Highlights from Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid’s speech addressing scholars, community leaders, educators, and various groups of people in Dashtiari at Nobandian Mosque / Evening of Monday, October 28, 2024:
Prayer
🔖 “Prayer builds character and brings humility into the heart, removing arrogance.”
🔖 “Congregational prayer fosters unity and solidarity. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) performed prayers in congregation both during travels and at home, never preferring to pray alone.”
🔖 “Perform obligatory prayers in mosques, which are Allah’s houses. When you enter a mosque, you are in Allah’s sanctuary, where His blessings and mercy descend, and He grants you forgiveness.”
🔖 “In the final moments of his life, the Prophet (peace be upon him) smiled as he looked at the rows of his companions in prayer, content that they were on the right path.”
🔖 “When a father sees his children embracing his teachings and spreading his message, he feels relieved, and death becomes easier for him.”
🔖 “The Prophet’s greatest concern was the guidance of people and saving them from punishment. He devoted himself to the salvation of all Muslims and humanity, treating everyone as his own community and praying earnestly for them.”
🔖 “The worst successors on earth are those who neglect their prayers, pray carelessly, or fail to focus on Allah during prayer.”
🔖 “Neglecting prayer brings misfortune, leading individuals into the traps of desires, addiction, immorality, alcohol, forbidden actions, corruption, murder, oppression, backbiting, slander, and other sins.”
Zakat
🔖 “Zakat removes greed and attachment to wealth, moderating one’s love for material things.”
🔖 “Those who do not pay zakat or debts owe a dangerous level of attachment to wealth, which ultimately ruins the heart.”
Religious_Commitment
🔖 “Religious awareness is essential to recognize our duties and realize that we are here to serve Allah and humanity. Social awareness is also important to fulfill our responsibilities toward society and humanity.”
🔖 “Be committed to your faith; it will benefit you both in this world and in the hereafter. Value all people.”
🔖 “Allah loves the good character of His servants. By embodying good morals, compassion, and gentleness, one can attain Allah’s pleasure. Be a source of mercy for all. With a strong connection to Allah, you gain respect and greatness.”
🔖 “Today, the internet connects the East and West, posing a major test. Be cautious not to fall into the traps of worldly and spiritual temptations.”
🔖 “Maintain your relationship with Allah and lead a pure and righteous life.”
Women
🔖 “Women are our partners in life. They manage household affairs and play a vital role in the religious upbringing of children and should also contribute to society.”
🔖 “Great women in history, like Asiya and Maryam (Mary), were influential. Maryam played a significant role in supporting Prophet Isa (Jesus) in human terms.”
🔖 “Men alone cannot propagate faith and goodness in the world. Success requires cooperation between men and women, with women playing a vital role in this mission.”
🔖 “Mothers play a crucial role in nurturing scholars and capable, beneficial individuals and should always be respected.”
🔖 “Mothers encourage children to pursue higher education and inspire fathers to support them. A mother’s influence on her child is profound; children are often more attached to their mothers, siding with them when parents disagree, which shows the deep bond they share.”
🔖 “Mothers are generally more successful in nurturing their children. The role and position of women in society must not be overlooked, as they have unique value and impact. If we seek to improve society and direct it toward goodness, we must focus on women, as this goal is unattainable without them.”
🔖 “Today, it is gratifying to see women engaged in Qur’anic schools, educational institutions, and universities, committed to the recitation and teaching of the Qur’an. Many women excel in spreading the faith, teaching the Qur’an, and leading prayers, demonstrating a unique capability.”