Ma’mur Biha And Manhi Anhu

Main Topic

This lecture discusses the physical and spiritual ramifications of exceeding Islamic limits, focusing on the harms of overeating, the importance of lowering the gaze, understanding the Ghairat (Divine sense of honor) of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, and fulfilling the conditions for deeds to be accepted. It concludes with guidelines regarding the Sunnah practices of Ashura.

Key Lessons

• Hidden Effects of Sins: Physical overindulgence leads to unseen spiritual negligence, such as difficulty waking up for Fajr Salah, uncontrolled anger, or struggling against carnal desires.
• Lowering the Gaze: Dissatisfaction in marriage often arises from failing to guard one's eyes. Turning away from haram allows Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to grant contentment in halal relationships.
• Divine Ghairat: Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala possesses Ghairat (Divine honor) and expects His believers to honor His boundaries; acting contrary to His commands brings shame and spiritual corruption.
• Conditions for Acceptance: A deed (Amal-e-Salih Khalis) is accepted only when performed with correct creed (Tasheeh-e-Aqaid), pure intention (Tasheeh-e-Niyyat), and correct method (Tasheeh-e-Amal).
• Moderation in Ashura Practices: While fasting on the 9th and 10th (or 10th and 11th) of Muharram and being generous to family are virtuous Sunnahs, believers must avoid extravagant innovations or compromising Islamic etiquette like purdah.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Ahadith on Ghairat: Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) mentioned that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is Ghayur (possessive of Divine honor) and loves those who possess ghairat.
• Incident of Sayyidina Hassan (Radiallahu Anhu): Demonstrates how human decision-making can be impacted by emotion during times of grief, unlike the absolute and fixed laws of Allah.
• Hadith on Ashura Fasting: The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) advised fasting on the 10th of Muharram along with an additional day before or after to differentiate from non-Muslim practices.
• Hadith on Generosity on Ashura: The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) stated that spending generously on one's family on Ashura brings blessings and abundance throughout the year.

Practical Advice