Love Is About Submission

Main Topic

The spiritual lessons derived from the days of Hajj and Eid ul Adha, focusing on true submission to the commands of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala over personal desires and the lifelong struggle against the nafs and Shaitan.

Key Lessons

• True servitude (bandagi) requires putting Allah's orders above human logic, personal comfort, and spiritual preferences—exemplified by pilgrims leaving the Ka'bah to stay in Mina.
• Attaining closeness to Allah (qurb) attracts the envy and attacks of Shaitan, who attempts to steal a believer's spiritual rewards.
• The actions of Hajj, such as pelting the Jamarat and enduring simple conditions in Mina, serve as training to fight lower desires (nafs) and evil whispers.
• Dunya is defined as anything that distances a person from Allah, whereas worldly items used in Allah's service with humility do not constitute dunya.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Surah Ghafir (40:19): "Ya'lamu Khainatul A'yuni Wama Tughfis Sudur" (He knows the treachery of the eyes and whatever the breasts conceal).

Practical Advice

• Prioritize Allah's pleasure over societal approval or ostentation when performing acts of worship like Qurbani.
• Engage in the remembrance of Allah (dhikrullah) with deep reflection (fikr) to fortify the heart against sinful inclinations.
• Continuously fight against the urges of the nafs—such as anger, looking at haram, or laziness—realizing that self-rectification requires active struggle.