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Manifesting Divine Patience in Troubled Times: A Reflection on Allah’s Name, As-Sabur’

Allah, the Exalted, has countless names, 99 of which He has graciously revealed. Each name carries its own unique essence, quality, and attribute. His last disclosed name, As-Sabur, embodies the ultimate patience. In these trying times, where wrongdoing, crime, and sin is apparent like never before, He manifests this patience. Why, some may wonder, aren’t we subjected to divine retribution? Historically, ancient tribes and civilizations faced divine wrath through hailstorms of fiery brimstones or they sank into the Earth’s depths. They endured multiple forms of divine punishment, and yet, their sins were mere fractions of the evils done today.

So, why the difference? The reason lies in the divine attribute of patience.

The embodiment of patience radiates from those who exercise it because Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, has chosen this time of turmoil to extend His divine patience towards humanity. This period will continue until the end of time, until the inevitable Day of Judgment unleashes. Thus, no man should live under the illusion of an uncontrolled existence, thinking they appeared randomly and will disappear in the same vein. Rather, the almighty Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, is sovereign over all. His rule remains supreme. People, when influenced by their lower desires, can stoop to horrific depths and commit heinous deeds. They often erroneously assume they aren’t accountable for their actions and that they’ll slip under the radar. Little do they realize, the dire consequences they suffer are a direct result of their misdeeds. However, within this period lies a windfall for the righteous.

Those who obey the divine commandments of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, will reap the rewards. Though the current era may seem challenging, it’s an opportune period. The rewards we earn in this life are proportionate to the hardships we face. Hence, the faithful must brace themselves for adversities. In a world that seeks to suppress goodness and promote evil, those striving to uphold virtue often face backlash. Yet, we should remain steadfast, seeking Allah’s aid in these tumultuous times. For believers, this is, indeed, the opportune period. All ends well for those who endure hardships and strive in this world. Ultimately, ease and beauty follow hardship, by Allah’s will . We maintain hope that our Lord will purify the world of its current impurities by means of Mahdi Alayhissalam. May Allah grant us success and guide our path.

I heard many people saying; “I don’t care!” _

_How can anyone who claims to be of humankind say such thing as, “I don’t care?”  It is a sure sign that he is an irresponsible person.

In the days of Ottoman Empire, the greatest of the learned men of the time was asked by some of the people: “Oh our master, can you tell us what the first sign of the arrival of the Last Day will be?_

He replied:   “I don’t care.” _The people were aghast, and said: “If you don’t care, then who does?”

But he just repeated the same answer until, exasperated by their incomprehension, he said;_“Don’t you understand what I am saying? You asked me what the first sign of the Resurrection Day (Yaum ul- Qiyamah) will be, and I replied: “‘I don’t care”

”Everyone on that day will come with thoughts only for himself and not caring in the least for others – imprisoned within himself, alone”.

MAULANA SHEIKH NAZIM QS

Breaths from Beyond the Curtain

The Lord Almighty, in His kindness, compassion and mercy, may give everyone billions, but He knows well that human beings are never going to be in pleasure when they are given without limits. Therefore, God gives, according to His wisdoms, a little little bit. But man is running to reach more and more, saying, “It is not enough!” Humankind living on this planet are asking for pleasure in their lives, and mostly now people are looking and seeing that pleasure is through riches. They think that if they get richer, there is going to be more pleasure for them, and that is wrong. Their egos are like a thirsty person, thirsty for physical and material desires. They are running to the ocean to take away their thirst but no matter how much salty water they drink, they become even more thirsty.

But when a thirsty person drinks once cup of pure, plain water, that cup is enough to take his thirst away. Our physical being is only for a short time, a very short time, and its perfection is only for keeping our souls in, but it is not a perpetual being.

Yesterday we were nothing. Tomorrow we are going to be nothing. Between two nothings, how are we going to claim “I am here”? Our physical being is going to be dust. But the perfection of our spiritual being, that is something else.

If you reach that perfection, you are most fortunate. Those who took care of their spiritual perfection, should be happy with a new beginning, with a new structure, with a new being. They should reach unknown places that they only heard about before, and their perfection should continue in the afterlife also.

Therefore, the Lord sent, from His Divine Presence, from Heavens, chosen servants adorned with that secret power to arrange the lives of people on earth for reaching their ultimate perfection. Therefore those who are asking for pleasure in their hearts, they understand that they will find it only in the Divine Presence, and the way to the Divine Presence passes through Divine messengers, those who are on the way of God. If you listen to someone whose speech gives your heart, satisfaction, taking darkness away from your heart and your mind, and cleaning your intellect, you can understand that his level is high. If you find such a one hold onto his hand until he takes you to your final destination in the Divine Presence. Read here Free Download