Main Topic
Understanding what true connection with Allah (Ta'alluq ma'Allah) really means—distinguishing it from superficial expectations of miracles or worldly wealth—and reflecting this spiritual connection through humility, guarding against sins like ghibat (backbiting), and maintaining Islamic propriety during sacred obligations like Qurbani.
Key Lessons
- True connection with Allah Ta'ala is not about performing miracles (karamat) or gaining material prosperity, but about developing inner humility, patience, and obedience.
- Reacting to insults or trials with patience rather than anger or pride demonstrates genuine connection with Allah Ta'ala.
- Backbiting (ghibat) destroys good deeds, shifts bad deeds onto the slanderer, and is spiritually devastating because people often engage in it publicly without feeling remorse.
- True piety requires guarding the gaze and private actions when no human is watching, strictly out of consciousness of Allah Ta'ala.
- Qurbani must be performed with taqwa (godfearing consciousness) and proper adherence to Shariah, rather than turning it into commercialized carnivals or mixed-gender social gatherings that compromise modesty.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Incident of Hazrat Rabia Basriya (Rahimahullah) highlighting that performing extraordinary feats on water or air is not the true measure of spiritual accomplishment.
- Example of Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahimahullah) dealing wisely with rumors to prevent backbiting.
- Hadith mentioning that Qurbani is the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (Alayhis Salam), who famously distanced himself from idol-fairs to preserve purity of faith.
- Shari'i guidelines regarding animal age requirements for Qurbani (e.g., goats must be at least one year old and have two primary teeth; cattle must be at least two years old).
Practical Advice
- Stop listening to or spreading idle gossip; cut off conversations that descend into backbiting or exposing others' faults.
- Guard your gaze continuously, especially when using electronic devices or in private settings.
- Maintain Islamic boundaries of parda and modesty during family or farm Qurbani events.
- Ensure Qurbani animals meet all legal age and physical criteria so that the sacrifice is valid and accepted.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb