My dear disciples,
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakaatuhu.
I hope and pray that you have maximised your time in spiritual learning and reinforcing your ties of brotherhood and sisterhood during this blessed Jalsa Salana event. May Allah always maintain you on the way of rectitude and grant you relief from all burdens and difficulties of life, and encourage you in His way to promote His will in the world. Ameen.
You should know that one of the most essential qualities of a true believer is their Submission to the Will of Allah and having a firm belief in His Divine Plan.
Submission to the will of Allah is the very heart of faith and the essence of Islam. The word ‘Islam’ itself means submission and peace, and it refers to the surrender of one’s entire being to the Creator. Allah commands in the Holy Qur’an: “O you who believe! Enter into Islam completely and do not follow the footsteps of Satan; indeed, he is to you a clear enemy.” (Al-Baqara 2: 209)
This verse makes clear that submission is not partial or selective; it is complete, unconditional, and sincere. It is not only the outward act of obedience but also the inward surrender of the heart, mind, and soul to the Divine Will. To submit is to recognise that Allah alone is the Sovereign, and His decree governs all creation.
The
Prophets of Allah were sent as examples of perfect submission. Each of them
faced trials that tested their obedience
and patience, yet they remained
steadfast.
Hazrat
Ibrahim (as) was commanded to sacrifice his beloved son Isma’il (as), and both
father and son submitted to the will of Allah without hesitation.
Before
this, he was commanded to place his wife Hazrat Hajra (ra) and his son Isma’il
(as) in the desert of Pharan, known as Bakkah
(and now: Makkah), near the Holy House (i.e. Ka’aba Shareef) which
was then in ruins. He travelled long distances, and left his wife and child
there, only on the command of Allah; a place where there was absolutely no one.
Allah willed that through this sacrifice of separation from his wife and son,
and a wife and son from their husband and father respectively, where distance
made it difficult for Hazrat Ibrahim (as) to see them regularly or as often as
he would have wished, but nevertheless, Hazrat Ibrahim (as) did make the effort
to meet his wife and son in Bakkah, which by that time became lively after Allah
manifested the miracle of the Zamzam water, attracting travellers to Makkah who
sought permission from Hazrat Hajra (ra) to dwell in this place. Hazrat Hajra
(ra) agreed but on the condition that they will have no rights of ownership to
the Zamzam water. They agreed, and the people flourished (both in terms of
numbers and blessings) and Hazrat Isma’il (as) grew up in such an environment,
until Allah ordained Ibrahim (as) to reconstruct the Holy House of Allah along
with Isma’il (as).
History
does not recount it in details, but it was very difficult for Hazrat Ibrahim
(as) in his old age to meet with his wife and son as frequently as he would
have wished, but he was grateful for the few times Allah opened his way to
visit them and staying with them for few days or weeks before heading back to
his wife Sarah.
So,
here, we find the plan of Allah being constructed and fulfilled. Sacrifice was
necessary and Hazrat Hajra (ra) showed great resilience by being alone, by
acting like a single mother caring for her child while Hazrat Ibrahim (as) was
far away.
By His great wisdom, kindness, and knowledge, Allah shaped Hazrat Isma’il’s (as) future as a Prophet of Allah. When the time came for the fulfilment of the sacrifice which his father saw in his vision, Isma’il (as) did not hesitate to submit to the will of Allah like the obedient child that he was. The Holy Qur’an records Hazrat Isma’il (as) as saying: “O my father, do as you are commanded; you will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast” (As-Saffat 37: 103)
His
willingness to surrender to Allah’s command became a great symbol of faith and
sacrifice, so much so that Allah deemed it of paramount importance to inscribe
it in His Holy Qur’an. Both father and son, and even mother displayed great
levels of faith and trust in Allah. They were rewarded greatly with the advent of the greatest prophet of all
times in their descent, i.e. Hazrat Muhammad Mustapha (pbuh).
The
Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the Seal of all the Prophets, and during his lifetime, he also
endured rejection, hardship, and persecution, yet his patience and reliance upon Allah never
wavered. His life was a living testimony that submission brings strength,
dignity, and ultimate success.
The Holy Qur’an also presents the contrasting example of Iblis, who refused to submit when Allah commanded the angels to prostrate before Adam. While the angels obeyed, Iblis arrogantly disobeyed, claiming superiority because he was created from fire while Adam was created from clay. Allah says:
“And when We said
to the angels, ‘Prostrate to Adam,’ they all prostrated except Iblis. He
refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers” (Al- Baqara 2: 35)
This
refusal illustrates how pride and rebellion against Allah’s command lead to
ruin. Submission is not optional; it is the very measure of faith. The angels, created without desire, submitted
instantly, while Iblis – a Jinn – endowed with choice, chose arrogance and was
cast out. This is a lesson for mankind: pride blinds the heart, while humility
opens the way to Divine mercy.
Among
the Prophets, there is also the story of Yunus (as), who momentarily turned
away from his mission. He directed his attention to a specific people while
Allah wanted him to go to another nation, and as a consequence, he was
swallowed by a great fish. We now understand the fish to be a whale; even
though it is a mammal, but it lives in the sea and was big enough to swallow
someone where the latter could either remain alive for some time or ultimately
die. Allah says in the Holy Qur’an:
In
the darkness of the whale’s belly, Yunus (as) repented and supplicated: Laa Ilaaha
Illah anta Subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-Zaalimeen – “There is no god except You; glory be to You
(Allah). Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers” (Al- Anbiya 21: 88)
Allah
forgave him and returned him to the appointed people He initially planned for
him to go to, where he fulfilled his mission. This incident shows that even
Prophets of Allah are subject to Allah’s Will, and their success lies in
repentance and renewed submission.
The
Divine Will governs not only the lives of Prophets but also every aspect of
human existence. Allah declares:
“And you do not will except that Allah wills. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Wise” (Al-Insan 76: 31).
Human
beings may plan, but Allah decides what is best. Sometimes a person may desire
something intensely, yet Allah withholds it, knowing that it would bring harm. At other
times, trials are placed before a believer to test
patience and faith. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “Wondrous is the affair of the believer, for
there is good for him in every matter; and this is not the case with anyone
except the believer. If he is happy, then he thanks Allah, and thus there is
good for him; if he is harmed, then he shows patience, and thus there is good
for him.” (Muslim)
This Hadith
explains in a most beautiful way that submission transforms both ease and hardship into blessings.
Ultimately,
everything unfolds according to Allah’s Will. When blessings are granted, the
believer says ‘Alhamdulillah’; when
trials occur, the believer says ‘Allah
knows best’. Trials purify the soul and strengthen faith. Submission is not
passive resignation but active trust in the wisdom of the Creator. It is the
path of peace, the way of the Prophets, and the key to success in this world
and the Hereafter.
As Allah assures the believers in His Holy Qur’an:
“Indeed, those who
have said, ‘Our Lord is Allah’ and then remained steadfast – the angels will
descend upon them, (saying), ‘Do not fear and do not grieve but receive good
tidings of Paradise, which you were promised’” (Ha Mim Al-Sajda 41: 31)
Submission
to Allah’s Will is thus the highest honour, the greatest protection, and the
surest way to eternal felicity. I pray that all my disciples and followers –
now, and till the Day of Judgement – be true submitters to Allah, not only on
the lips, but with their hearts and souls also. Those who live Islam with
sincerity become part and parcel of Islam, and they are not separate from
Islam. Today, you are blessed to be Muslims, and others through your Dawa will
get the message also, and become Muslims, and those who are already born in
Muslim families, they become true Muslims in every way – not just by merely
being born into Islam and living life like a machine, without truly connecting
to Allah as He deserves to be connected to.
Remember
that your true identity is your connection to Allah. If you comply with Allah’s
commands and submit to His will, He will take you to the peak of His mercy and kindness, and bless you with His
presence, both in this world and the Hereafter. This is what I wish for all
those who sincerely believe in me as the Khalifatullah of this age. I have come
from Allah for a purpose, to warn you, to direct you, to issue you the right
advices, so that you may accede to Allah in a most authentic way, as true – Sahih
– Muslims, and that Allah may bless your generations also with true Islam, and
continue to guide you and preserve you from both His wrath and hellfire. Insha-Allah, Ameen.
I
wish you all in the Kerala Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam, long lives and devoted hearts
to the Cause of Allah.
May this Jamaat
flourish and be blessed with pure and
devoted souls till the Day of Judgement.
May Allah remove all impurities from you
and guide you to perfect your Islam in the best way. I wish and pray for the
same fate for the rest of my sincere disciples.
Remember,
today you are few, but if you trust in Allah’s plan, and make the necessary
effort for the propagation of His truth in the world, Insha-Allah, the light
which flicker and spread through your humble efforts shall cause massive
spiritual revolution in the world. If you want a Tsunami of people to embrace
the truth of Islam, and to recognise and accept the Divine Manifestation in the
world, you should learn how to make the necessary endeavours in Allah’s path
and trust in His plan and to never falter in your faith and spiritual
resolution. You may ask yourselves: When will the help of Allah and victory
come? – Remember, this victory begins with you. When you conquer your own
universe; that very spiritual universe found within you, you will then be able
to master the universe around you. When you submit to the Will of Allah, Allah
will cause His living and even non-living
things to manifest themselves through His command in your favour, in the favour
of truth. When you are truthful, when truth irradiates from you, Allah will
make the pure souls to see it, and they will come in large numbers to you. When
that time comes, you should be the true representation of Islam in the world.
While no one is perfect, but Allah sees your effort and will help you in your
reform as teachers of Islam to those thirsty of truth.
Therefore,
be firm in the Way of Allah and do not neglect your duties to Him.
I call upon all Amirs and
Branch Presidents and Sadrs of the Siraj Makin to monitor the works of the
members of Amila and the rest of the Ashaab al Faraj and Suruj Makin closely.
Keep up with the Dawa works, including the videos for social media in the several languages, as well as
timely and regular attendance in the Al-Azim Tafsir’ul Quran classes everyday.
Let your soul be alert to the words of Allah and His Khalifatullah, and make
your everyday worthy to receive the blessings of Allah and His mercy.
May
Allah help you and the future generations to carry out this sacred task with
dedication and love, and most importantly, with Taqwa. Insha-Allah, Ameen
Summa Ameen, Ya Rabbul Aalameen.
Now join me in Duah…
Duah! ... Ameen, Summa Ameen,
Ya Rabbul Aalameen.
Assalamoualaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakaatuhu.
Fi-Aman-Allah.
[---A special sermon by Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius on the closing day of the Kerala Jamaat's Jalsa on 02 January 2026].