Main Topic
The essence of being a true lover (Ashiq) of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala lies in complete submission (Tasleem) to His commands and the Sunnah of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam, rather than following personal desires (nafs) or picking and choosing what suits us.
Key Lessons
- True obedience to Allah requires submitting entirely to the Shariat without making personal preferences or selecting only comfortable practices.
- People often exercise meticulous care and caution in worldly matters—such as business, marriage, and legal contracts—yet take Deen, Halal standards, and religious rulings lightly.
- Shopping around for religious rulings (fatwas) to justify personal desires reflects a lack of honesty and true submission to Allah.
- Gratitude (shukr) for Allah's halal provisions (such as one's lawful spouse and earnings) protects a person from seeking haram relationships or illicit wealth.
- The Sahaba Radiallahu Anhum demonstrated ultimate submission by instantly executing commands that required immense personal sacrifice without hesitation.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah Al-Baqarah (2:208): Reference to the command, "O you who believe, enter into Islam completely," highlighting that Iman must be accompanied by total submission to Shariat.
Practical Advice
- Continually question yourself throughout the day: "What is Allah Ta'ala's command directed towards me at this moment?"
- Do not shop around for lenient rulings or alter questions when consulting scholars; seek the truth with genuine honesty.
- Leave work stress outside the home and treat your spouse with warmth, smiles, and kindness instead of impatience.
- Refrain from looking at haram by remembering to seek Allah's approval before extending your gaze or hand to temptation.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb