The essence of 'Islam'

 

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.

Spirituality and Inner Health

My dear Suruj Makin,

Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullah Wabarakaatuh.

 

I am most happy to deliver to you some precious advices which shall benefit you, not only in this life, but in the hereafter as well. With the advent of a New Year, I wish you many blessings in its midst, and I pray that Allah may crown your Jalsa Salana with much success and blessings. Insha-Allah, Ameen.

 

Today, let’s us reflect on those things that weigh heavily upon the heart and shape the path we walk. We can speak of patience, modesty, and gratitude, but to implement it is of paramount importance. Besides this, there are other truths that deserve our attention, truths that are often left in silence.

 

Today, I wish to remind you of these matters, so that our hearts may be awakened to the fear of Allah and His love.