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Dec

2013

Dua of Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (DB)

posted by Taalibah on 15th December 2013 - 1 comment

It is required of us to humble ourselves and cry in the court of Allah سبحانه وتعالى: "O Allah, in the battle against the nafs (base desires) and Shaitaan I am repeatedly defeated, this is an indication of my gradual weakening. When a child is beaten by his stronger apponents, his abba (father) takes pity on him, his mercy then comes to the fore. You are our Rabba, our Creator, Nourisher and Sustainer, please display Your Mercy on us. How long will we allow ourselves to remain entangled in a life of decadent sin? Let it not be that death finds us in such a state, which will cause our akhirat (hereafter) to be destroyed. O'Allah, Your mercy infinitely exceeds the kindness and mercy of parents. You have allowed one hundredth of Your mercy to descend into this world, that one hundredth has been distributed throughout the creation. It is by this mercy that parents express kindness and compassion for their children, by which animals care for and rear their young, by which people love each other. This mercy prompts a mother to breastfeed her baby which a father slogs to provide and fend for his flock. When this is the extent of a single percent of your mercy, O You Who possess unlimited and infinite mercy, please manifest a degree of that mercy upon us so that thereby You release us from slavery of nafs (base desire) and Shaitaan, so that we become your slaves." [b]Aameen [/i]

Dec

2013

Intoxicated in the remembrance of Allah

posted by Taalibah on 11th December 2013 - 0 comments

Friends! I am addressing you with a heart filled with pain. What I am presenting you with is the epitome, the summary, and the essence of my seventeen years of service to Shaykh Shah Abdul Ghani r.a. It is not something acquired at ease. It is by the blessing and Grace of Allah سبحانه وتعالى Now! Nowhere does my gaze roam. On nobody does my gaze fall - now. Engrossed and effaced I stand in the court of beauty. Another sign is that one remains engrossed and intoxicated in the remembrance of Allah سبحانه وتعالى One's gaze does not fall on the helpless beggars that are His creation but falls on Him who satisfies the needs of all beggars. One does not look at Layla but at him who endowed Layla with beauty. One does not look with longing at wealth but remains absorbed with Him who enriches the wealthy. One, in short, becomes independent of the entire creation. Whether it is the universe of beauty, wealth, power or fame, one restricts the entry of such mortals to within the precincts of one's heart. What sign will be mortals to within one's heart. What sign will be manifested in one who has been attracted by Allah? In the words of manifested in one who has been attracted by Allah? In the words of Khwaaja Aziz ul Hazan Majzoub r.a. this will be one's condition. Whose coming has caused the brilliance of the gathering to diminish?

Nov

2013

Walking towards Allah

posted by Taalibah on 26th November 2013 - 0 comments

"...If he draws nearer to me a hands span, I will draw nearer to him an arm's length, and If he draws nearer to Me an arm's length, I will draw nearer to him a fathom length, and if he comes to Me walking, I will rush to him at (great) speed."
(Bukhari and Muslim

Shaykh Hakeem ul Ummah r.a. explains this Hadith by the Example of a toddler who is still learning to walk. The little child musters up courage and begins taking a few shaky steps. When the child is about to fall, the father runs and picks him up. This is Exactly the case of that servant who is trying to please Alllah سبحانه وتعالى. When he manages a few broken efforts, Allah سبحانه وتعالى bestows upon him the wealth of guidance. Shaykh Hakeemul Ummah says the shame upon us is our lack of courage and determination to get up from our slumber and attempt to walk. Muster up some courage and try to do what Allah سبحانه وتعالى requires. Allah سبحانه وتعالى Himself will 'run' and pick up His servants by granting them His special assistance. Allah سبحانه وتعالى with every iota of the universe wants to make us his. Shaykh Asghar Gondwi says:

My life which was spent in negligent
Slumber awakens to the break of day
From every hair of mine I hear him calling me.

Nov

2013

What Does Zikr (Remembrance) Mean?

posted by Taalibah on 24th November 2013 - 0 comments

What does zikr (remembrance) mean? Shaykh Hakeem ul Ummah r.a. in tafseer (commentary) Bayaan ul Qur'an states: "Allah says, "Remember Me." How should we remember Allah? "You will be in My remembrance by being obedient to Me." Therefore: If one's parents are ill, that person should postpone his Nawaafil (optional Salah prayer), tilawat (recitation of Qur'an) and zikr (meditation in the the remembrance of Allah), and attend to their medical needs. At such a time, this is zikr (remembrance) of Allah. The wife is sick but one does not see to her treatment and cure because one is absorbed in muraaqabah (meditation), it will lead to the disrepute of the Sufi's. People will say, "do not marry Sufi's, for they sit with eyes closed, they remain on the Arsh (Throne of Allah), they do not fulfil the rights of those on the Farsh (earth)."

Nov

2013

Muraad & Mureed

posted by Taalibah on 22nd November 2013 - 1 comment

"Allah draws or attracts towards Himself, whomsoever He will. And He guides towards Himself, one who inclines towards Him." (Ash Shura 42:13)

In Tajalliat-e-Jazb (Manifestation of Allah's Attraction) by Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahib D.B, it has been written about Muraad (one who is sought after) and Mureed (the one who is a seeker) through the example of our beloved Prophet Muhammad Sallallahualayhiwassalam and Prophet Moosa Alayhissalam.

At present...
The Muraad (one who is sought after) is endowed with the attribute of jazb (attraction) and is pulled or attracted by Allah swt towards Himself. Allah swt has intended to make this chosen servant His, and is pulling the Muraad towards Himself without the Muraad having to make much mujahadah (effort)

Whereas, the Mureed (seeker) who is seeking Allah swt's attraction, turns his attention towards Allah, the Mureed engages himself in thikr, presents himself in the khidmet of his Shaykh, making concerted effort (mujahadah) to refrain from all types of minor and major sins, this person will eventually be blessed with jazab (attraction), as without Jazb (attraction) a person cannot acquire the closeness of Allah swt.

Sep

2013

Positive And Negative Thoughts

posted by Taalibah on 23rd September 2013 - 2 comments

[b]POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE THOUGHTS[/center] Transcribed by Taalibah [center]From teachings of Shaykh ul Hadeeth Muhammad Saleem Dhorat Sahib [/b] Allah SubhaanuhuwataÃÂaaÃÂla has stated in the Holy QurÃÂan: [b]Ya ayuhal latheena amanu ij tanibu katheerun minathun[/center] [b]OÃÂ you who believe! Shun as much suspicion as possible for some suspicion is a sin[/center]

Sep

2013

Committing Sins is Contrary to the Nobility of Servitude

posted by Taalibah on 5th September 2013 - 0 comments

Committing Sins is Contrary to the Nobility of Servitude

Allah Subhaanuhuwata'aala has exhibited only a single percent of His mercy in this world while He has reserved the remaining 99%, which will be displayed on the Day of Resurrection. On that day it will be seen what classes of people will be meted out with forgiveness and salvation. People who are looked down upon and regarded as confirmed Jahannamis (destined for hell), will on that day, take wing and fly to Jannah (paradise). Not a single possessor of imaan, even it be the weight of a mustard seed, will be deprived of His mercy, but, to depend on His mercy and continue living a life of sin is sheer shamelessness and totally contrary to the dictates of virtue and nobility.

This does not mean that we should continue sinning with the intention that Allah's mercy will encompass us. If someone gives us ointment which is highly effective in the treatment of burns, will we be so foolish as to put our hands in fire in order to test the effectiveness of the ointment. We do believe without doubt that Allah is the Provider yet we resort to means by opening our shops or by finding employment. Therefore, have the same degree of faith in Allah's attribute of Forgiving as we have in His quality of Provider. Do we, by having faith in His providence, close our shops and do we give up working?

Therefore, let the level of our faith with both attributes be the same. Let us not with the hope of Allah's forgiveness continue sinning and give up the effort to abstain from sin. Allah is al- Raaziq (Provider), He does provide for us, but we have to make effort, don't we?

Tajalliat-E-Jazb
Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb

Aug

2013

INTEGRATION or SEGREGATION?

posted by Taalibah on 13th August 2013 - 1 comment

[b]INTEGRATION OR SEGREGATION?[/center] Allah Subhaanuhuwataaala has granted us a complete religion, this religion is so constructive and full of guidance that no stone has been left unturned when dealing with any circumstance or aspect experienced within human life. Guidance in Belief, Worship, Social etiquettes, Social dealings, Morality, Mannerisms and Courtesy, Trade and Commerce, how to succeed in attaining virtuous qualities and how to refrain from gaining evil traits, etc. There is no issue dealt with by Mankind that our Shariah has not shed light on. There is no problem that cannot be resolved through this guidance. Shariah goes as far as to teach a man how to interact and behave with a woman, and a woman how to interact and behave with a man. Who is Mehram (someone whom one can marry) and who is Ghayr-Mahram (one whom one cannot marry), whom one should veil themselves from, how they should do it and when they should do it, all the teachings are present. There is not one problem where a solution is not present in Shariah. Allah Subhaanuhuwataaala says: Today I have perfected for you your religion When Allah Subhaanuhuwataaala is the One who has perfected our religion, how perfect, complete, significant in value and excellence must it be? Our perfect Deen sheds light over the issues of Purdah (to conceal, veil and be modest). However, due to our Hinduism and Indo-Pak culture and non-Islamic practices, we are being held back from practicing Purdah correctly.

Aug

2013

Unlawful Gazes

posted by Taalibah on 6th August 2013 - 0 comments

Shaykh Hakeem Akhtar Saheb RA (Tajalliat-E-Jazb) Protect your gazes from the unlawful, remain satisfied and euphoric with one's wife. For those who do not have a wife let them become intoxicated by the Name of Allah swt, become enamoured by the Creator of Layla, and become absorbed with one's Creator; for The Creator is far more then anything one can ever desire. Remember my friends Allah swt has declared as unlawful lewd glances and the clashing of eyes, for there is nothing to be gained from them. There is neither any giving nor any taking by such glances. The only thing achieved is the burning regret of the heart. To look with lust at Ghair mahram is haraam. This is a narration of Bukhari Shareef: [b]"And the zina of the eyes is looking" (Bukhari)[/center]

Jul

2013

Complete Fast

posted by Taalibah on 29th July 2013 - 1 comment

"By refraining from food and drink and by abstaining from conjugal relations with ones spouse, ones fast will be deemed as sufficient according to the requirements of fiqh. But this needs to be combined with struggling against ones desires and refraining from all sins. Without such striving the fast will be of no spiritual benefit.

The angels, by their very nature, dont possess any urge to eat, drink or procreate, nor do they disobey Allāh ta'ala. If we want to match the angels then not only must we control our natural urges, we must also abstain from all disobedience to Allāh ta'ala.

Only then will we see the true benefits and achieve the real objectives of fasting.

Source: http://shaykh.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/complete-fast-2/

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