BOUNTY AND CALAMITY

BOUNTY AND CALAMITY

When the purpose of a (divine) calamity is to alert (the Mu’min to his misdeeds), then such a calamity in reality is a Ni’mat (Bounty). On the contrary, if the purpose of a bounty is to give respite and lull the transgressor into greater indifference, then such a bounty is a calamity

COURAGE AND DUA

The way of abstaining from transgression is firstly to muster up courage for effort (in the struggle against the nafs). Secondly, to make dua for courage and firmness. Thirdly, to request the pious servants of Allah Ta’ ala for dua. Insha’Allah, then there is certainty to acquire the necessary courage for abstention from sins. Personal effort and the duas of the pious are the two wheels of spiritual success. (806)

MISCONCEIVED PIETY

Nowadays, piety is confined to recitation of wazeefas (litanies of thikr). Reformation of moral character is no longer allocated any importance

Malfoozat Vol 3