Main Topic
Subjecting personal desires, whims, and emotions to the commands of Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam.
Key Lessons
- True Iman (faith) requires that a person's desires, emotions, and whims are subjected to what Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam brought.
- Taking one's own desires (hawa) as a deity leads to spiritual blindness, deafening of the heart, and deviation from guidance despite possessing knowledge.
- Emotional responses—whether in times of grief, joy, financial stress, or anger—must always remain within the boundaries of the Shari'ah.
- Compromising Islamic principles for financial, social, or political convenience strips away divine assistance and barakah.
- Steadfast adherence to the law of Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala attracts divine assistance, whereas disobeying Allah's commands deprives one of His help.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah Al-Jathiyah (45:23-24): Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala mentions the individual who takes his own vain desires as his deity, resulting in a seal placed upon his hearing and heart, and a veil over his vision.
- Hadith: A person's faith is incomplete until his desires are subjected to the teachings brought by Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, and until he loves the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam more than himself and all of creation.
Practical Advice
- Regulate emotional reactions during trials and grief according to the Sunnah, such as observing prescribed mourning guidelines without losing focus on the ultimate goal of the Akhirah.
- Resist resorting to haram financial means (such as interest-based loans or dishonest business practices) when facing economic difficulties.
- Refrain from making excuses for actions that violate the Shari'ah, whether committed by oneself, family members, or public figures.
- Align daily lifestyle choices, employment requirements, and personal conduct with Islamic guidelines from the very beginning rather than compromising Deen.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb