عن عائشة قالت قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من سره أن يلقى الله وهو عليه راض فليكثر الصلاة علي (القول البديع ص ٢٦٧)
Hazrat Aaishah رضی اللّه عنها reports that Hazrat Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “Whoever wishes to meet Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله while Allah Ta’ala is pleased with him then he should recite abundant Durood upon me.”
(The Gift of Durood and Salaam pg.49)
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A Means of Earning the Happiness of Allah Ta‘ala جل جلاله
It is mentioned that once, a great Aalim who was also a khalifah of Hazrat Shaikhul Hadith , Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya رحمه الله, came to Shaikh Yunus Jonpuri رحمه الله and said to him, “Hazrat! I feel that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله is displeased with me. Please show me a way that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله will become pleased with me.”
Shaikh Yunus Jonpuri رحمه الله replied, “Who am I? I am the lowest servant of Allah Ta’ala! How can I show you a way to mend your relationship with Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله ?” The Aalim responded, “Please show me a way! You are well versed in the Ahaadith of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم , and Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله has blessed you with great knowledge and taqwa.”
Shaikh Yunus Jonpuri رحمه الله replied, “From what I understand, if you make the one who is resting in Madinah Munawwarah happy (i.e. you make Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم happy), then Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله will become happy with you.”
The person asked Shaikh Yunus رحمه الله to explain further how he would be able to make Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم happy. Shaikh Yunus Jonpuri رحمه الله explained, “You will need to do two things:
Recite abundant Durood upon Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Make a concerted effort to find the different Sunnats of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and practice upon them. Even if there is no need to engage in a certain sunnah action, still practice on the sunnah. For example, you do not have a need to drink water, still intentionally sit down and drink water, so that you will be practicing upon the sunnah of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم. Insha Allah, through practicing on these two things, Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله will be happy with you.
The reason for this is that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله has mentioned in the Quran Majeed:
“Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم)! If you possess love for Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله, then follow me (Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم), Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله will love you and forgive your sins.” (Surah Ale Imran :31)
One month later, the Aalim came again to Shaikh Yunus Jonpuri رحمه الله and kissed his hands saying, “Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله is now pleased with me!”
Shaikh Yunus Jonpuri رحمه الله enquired, “How is it that you now know that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله is pleased with you, and previously, how did you know that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله was displeased with you?”
The person replied, “Previously, I would not find the motivation and enthusiasm to perform salaah, and would not find any enjoyment when making Zikr. My heart would not be inclined towards Zikr and my heart would remain in a state of restlessness. Now that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله is happy with me, I find the spirit and motivation pulling me towards Salah and I perceive enjoyment when making Zikr. Similarly, an extremely great and happy sign which shows that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله is happy with me is that a few days ago, I had seen Hazrat Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم in a dream, and he said to me, “I am now pleased with you.”
(www.Ihyaauddeen.co.za)
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Reflections
We need to reflect upon our choices in life; are they in conformity with the Shariah or are we rebelling against Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله?
Sayyiduna Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم was granted victory over the tyrants due to his commitment to Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله ; have we identified with that commitment? Are our actions earning the mercy or the displeasure of Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله ?
The tyrannical superpowers will certainly be removed by Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله but the warnings in the Kalaamullah are directed against the sinful ones; they were humiliated because of their disobedience. Have we not invited disgrace upon ourselves because of our obstinacy in sins? Most certainly any heart that refuses to see the light of the guidance of Islam is a deprived heart.
It is a humble plea to the Ummah; let us attune ourselves to the temperament of Sayyiduna Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم ,emulate his blessed example and engage in recitation of excessive Durood Shareef. In this way we will attain the help of Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله. May Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله guide us and allow others to be guided by us.
يَا رَبِّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ دَائِمَاً أَبَدًا عَلَىْ حَبِيْبِكَ خَيْرِ الْخَلْقِ كُلِّهِمِ
“O Sustainer, shower Salaat and Salaam forever and ever upon Your beloved, who is the best of all creation.”
جَزَی اللّهُ عَنَّا نَبِيَّنَا مُحَمَّدًا صَلَّی الله عَلَیْه وسَلَّمَ بِمَا هُوَ أَھْلُهُ
May Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله reward our Nabi Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم on our behalf such a reward that is due to Him.