Main Topic
Preparing for the Mubarak month of Ramadan Sharif and understanding the true value of every good deed by adopting the mindset of a spiritual businessman.
Key Lessons
- Ramadan Sharif multiplies rewards tremendously; performing a Farz act carries the reward of 70 Farz, and Nafl acts earn the reward of Farz.
- A believer should be sharper than a worldly businessman, constantly seeking ways to invest in their Aakhirah and earn Jannat.
- No good deed should be trivialized or considered insignificant, as even a small act performed with Ikhlas (sincerity) can lead to complete forgiveness.
- Small acts such as picking up dirt from the masjid, smiling at a brother, or remaining silent and responding during Azan carry immense weight in the court of Allah Ta'ala.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Recitation of Surah Al-Kahf (18:107-108): "Inna alladhina amanu wa amilu as-salihati..."
- Hadith: "Do not trivialize any good deed, even if it be meeting your brother with a smiling face."
- Narrations regarding the man and the woman who were forgiven by Allah Ta'ala simply for providing water to a thirsty dog.
- Incident of Imam Abu Dawood Rahimahullah paying a boatman to cross the shore just to respond "Yarhamukallah" to a person who sneezed.
Practical Advice
- Build excitement and spiritual readiness as Ramadan approaches during the month of Sha'ban.
- Constantly look for small daily opportunities to gain sawab, such as being the first to greet, making khidmat, and keeping the masjid clean.
- Immediately stop talking and respectfully reply when hearing the sound of Azan.
- Ensure all deeds are infused with Ikhlas, seeking solely the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb