Bismillah...

"For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah (in the Hereafter, let them strive); for the Term (appointed) by Allah is surely coming: and He hears and knows (all things). And if any strive (with might and main) they do so for their own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from creation... and those who believe and work righteous deeds -them we shall admit into the company of the Righteous." ~Surat al-Ankabut, Ayahs 5-6, 9

Tuesday, October 05, 2004

Talk by Hazrat Zulfiqar (db) for Sisters

Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem.
As-salaamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu : )

Masha'Allah Hazrat Zulfiqar Ahmad (db) recently did a talk for sisters and they already posted it online. It's not very long... I think it's about half an hour long, maybe less. It's in English : ) So those of us who need to struggle to understand an Urdu lecture can sit back and enjoy this one, alhamdulillah.

I highly, highly, highly recommend all sisters (and brothers, for that matter) hear this talk... you have the time alhamdulillah, why not tap into the barakah? SubhaanAllah, this man... his very cells beat in accordance with sunnah and love for Allah subhaanahu wa ta 'aala, and this is entirely evident in every word uttered from his lips.

One thing, though- don't let his accent deter you. We second-generation immigrants (and others as well) have this deep-rooted, preconceived notion regarding "molvi sahibs" with thick, desi accents and as soon as we hear their voices they become as background noise, to merely be tuned out... and I include myself in this category. But, subhaanAllah, after having met Hazrat Zulfiqar I've realized why shaytaan had to work so hard to get me (and many others) to blindly reject any and all subcontinental scholarship. If we open ourselves to this river of barakah and nur, with desire to draw near to Allah subhaanahu wa ta 'aala, we'll benefit more than we can imagine.

So anyway, insha'Allah definitely listen to this lecture with an open heart, desiring sunnah and seeking Allah... it can only benefit you.

Was-salaam ma'al ikraam,
Zareen

Hazratji's talk for sisters