Monthly Archives: February 2009
Fear self satisfaction
Sayyidi wa sanadi Shaykh Mawlana Mohamamd Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) said,
‘Sayidina Umar al-Farooq (may Allah be pleased with him) had himself heard the Prophet (Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him) say that, ‘Umar will be in Paradise’.
However, his state was such that he used to ask Sayidina Huzaifa (may Allah be pleased with him) to inform him if his name was amongst the list of hypocrites (munafiqeen) confided to him by the Prophet (Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him) .
Moreover, he told Sayidina Abu Musa al-Ashari (may Allah be pleased with him) that he wished he receives reward only for those actions done within the lifetime of the Prophet and those that were done afterwards are just condoned, without any reward or punishment.
This is the thinking of an individual who has heard the glad tidings of Paradise.
(We must question) Why?
The fact is his concern about himself. That is, certainly at that time the Prophet gave this glad tidings but it is possible that his condition has changed since then. He is afraid of this change.
Why have this fear (of change and deterioration in our state) vanished from ourselves?
Why aren’t we concerned (about the change and deterioration in our state)?
How are we free of this fear and self satisfied on our condition?’
Bayan: 5th February 2009, after ‘asr, Qari Rafiq’s residence, Jeddah.
Progress: explained
An individual inquired that after becoming aware of this progress issue I feel at loss. My religious activities in worship, wird, recitations, etc. have been at a static level for a considerable period of time. I feel guilty.
Sayyidi wa sanadi SHaykh Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) answered as he walked towards the mataf to perform tawaf,
‘It must be remembered that there are two components involved in this advancement one is quantity and the other is quality.
There is room that the quantity remains static, but for a seeker it is essential that the quality of his actions increases every day.
He must try to develop more sincerity, precision and concentration in his actions following and imitating the Sunna. Moreover he must be in constant contact with Allah via remembrance (dhikr) and supplications.
This progress is an imperative requirement for the seeker.’
Makkah al mukarramah, Saturday, 7th February 2009/12 Safar 1430, after esha salah
Progress
Sayyidi wa sanadi Shaykh Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) said,
‘In a Prophetic tradition (hadith) it is narrated that; the person whose two days are the same is in big loss.
This means that his today was spent in the same manner as yesterday and no progress occurred.
That is, no progress in being more religious, in spiritual evolution, increase in worship and improvement in obedience, following of Sunna and abundance in Allah’s remembrance.’
Jeddah, 5th February 2009
Dream
A seeker reported an unusual pleasant dream.
Sayyidi wa sanadi Shaykh Mawlana Mohammad Taqi (may Allah preserve him) told him,
‘All praise is to Allah!
خيرًا تلقاه و شرا توقاه خيرلنا و شرَ لاعداءنا
Islahi khutoot, xii/1429
The points regarding tarbiyah for the seeker in this simple answer are,
1. Good dreams are a blessing. One should thank Allah for them.
2. It is Sunna to recite this supplication when interpreting a dream.
3. Inculcating the habit of turning to Allah in all conditions.
4. Sometimes the dream does not require an explanation.
5. In spite of being a blessing a balanced approach has to be maintained regarding the dreams. What really matters are the actions done in the wakeful state.
Shaykh in Jeddah (Latest)
InshaAllah, sayyidi wa sanadi
Shaykh Mawlana Mohammad Taqi Usmani
(may Allah preserve him)
will be in Jeddah today (Thrusday, 5th February2009) .
A majlis will be held after ‘asr prayers at Qari Rafiq sahib’s residence in as-Safa district.
For further details regarding this, please, contact via mobile phone or email.
Reading
Shaykh Wasiullah (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
‘The books of the pious (shuyukh) act as their deputies and khalifa in the absence of being in their company (physically).’
Hayat e Muslih al-Umma, page 396
Daily seclusion
Shaykh al-Islam Mawlana Zafar Ahmed Usmani (may Allah have mercy on him) instructed his murid,
“Set aside a specific time daily for seclusion (khalwa). In it your heart should have nothing except the reflection of the Beloved in it.”
Hayyat e Trimizi ra
Taunts, allegations & name calling
Remember that taunts, allegations and name calling in the path of Allah are our ‘medals’ and certificates of honor.
The best of creation, our blessed Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) was taunted and called a magician, possessed, mentally ill and misguided. Similarly his noble Companions were humiliated and teased.
So be at ease for sharing this prize with very noble individuals.
Tip for success: persistence
Sayyidi wa sanadi Shaykh Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) has repeatedly instructed spirtual seekers that,
‘Small persistent actions, wird and recitations are much more beneficial then large inconsistent and haphazard ones.’