Main Topic
This lecture focuses on the concept of muttar—a person in dire desperation who has lost hope in all worldly means and turns exclusively to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. It highlights how sincere supplication (dua) made with absolute ikhlas (sincerity) and complete reliance on Allah guarantees divine assistance and protection.
Key Lessons
- A muttar is one who cuts off hope from all created means (asbab) and turns solely to Allah with full conviction.
- The core element that brings divine response to a desperate cry is ikhlas (sincerity).
- Shaitan often uses the fear of riya (ostentation) to trick believers into abandoning good deeds; instead of leaving the action, one must purify the intention.
- Relying on one's own accomplishments or knowledge without recognizing Allah's mercy leads to spiritual failure, as illustrated by the story of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani Rahimahullah.
- True success in deeds comes when they are performed solely to gain the pleasure of Allah, free from ostentation like taking pictures or showing off during ibadah.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah An-Naml (27:62): "Amman yujeebul muttarra iza da'ahu wa yakshifus su'a..." ("Is not He [better] who responds to the distressed one when he calls upon Him and removes evil?")
- Hadith on Niyyah: "Innamal a'malu bin niyyat" (Actions are judged by intentions).
- Prophetic Dua: "Allahumma rahmataka arju fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ain, wa aslih li sha'ni kullah, la ilaha illa ant" ("O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye...").
- Hadith Warning on Ostentation: "Inna yaseerar riya'i shirk" (Indeed, even a little ostentation is shirk).
Practical Advice
- Constantly renew your niyyah (intention) before, during, and after every good action to keep it purely for Allah.
- Never abandon a good deed due to fear of showing off; eliminate the riya rather than discarding the action.
- Keep your tongue wet with dhikrullah to stay connected with Allah throughout daily routine activities.
- Improve internal family relationships and character, especially toward spouses, as home is the primary testing ground for genuine and .
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb