Who Is A Sahibe Nisbat?

Main Topic

This discourse highlights the importance of recognizing Allah's ultimate authority, submitting contentedly to His divine decree (qada), and understanding that every event unfolds according to His perfect master plan.

Key Lessons

• Appreciating Blessings (Ni'mat): People often fail to recognize the value of blessings until they are taken away.
• Definition of Sahib-e-Nisbat: A true person of connection with Allah is not merely resigned to Allah's decree, but is genuinely pleased with every decision and situation ordained by Him.
• Allah's Master Plan: Human understanding is limited; what may appear as chaos or loss to us is part of Allah's wise and complete plan.
• Avoid Questioning Allah: Excessive questioning or seeking logical justification for every hardship can lead to restlessness and even endanger one's Iman (faith).
• State of Nafsi-Nafsi: Sickness and hardships in this world reflect a mini-preview of the Day of Qiyamah, where every individual will be overwhelmingly consumed by their own state.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Day of Qiyamah: Nabi Kareem Sallallahu alayhi wasallam explained to Sayyidatina Ayesha Radiallahu anha that on the Day of Judgment, humanity will be gathered uncircumcised and bare, but the anxiety of the day will be so intense that no one will look at another.
• Incident of Taif: After facing severe persecution and stoning in Taif, Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam made a heartfelt dua to Allah, declaring that as long as Allah was not angry with Him, he was content despite the hardship.

Practical Advice

• Show kindness and service (khidmat) to sick family members and friends rather than shutting them out out of fear.
• Place complete trust in Allah (Tawakkul) during times of illness, loss, or distress instead of making statements of despair.
• Fast on the 9th and 10th (or 10th and 11th) of Muharram for the day of Ashura.
• Practice generosity towards one's immediate family on the day of Ashura to earn spiritual blessings (barakah) for the rest of the year.