Our Ultimate Goal

This is adapted from my notes from a short talk I did at a graduation party, I apologize if they are kinda rough.

“In the case of those who say, “Our Lord is Allah”, and, further, stand straight and steadfast, the angels descend on them (from time to time): “Fear ye not!” (they suggest), “Nor grieve! but receive the Glad Tidings of the Garden (of Bliss), the which ye were promised!

“We are your protectors in this life and in the Hereafter: therein shall ye have all that your souls shall desire; therein shall ye have all that ye ask for!-

“A hospitable gift from one Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful!”

“Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works righteousness, and says, “I am of those who bow in Islam”? ” (Surah Fussilat, Ayahs 30-33)

In this world if we examine the most successful people by whatever standard, whether they are millionaires or CEOs; Professional Athletes or president’s, you will find in them one common trait, One thing that they share. And that is that these people are goal-oriented. They have a set goal, and they strive hard to achieve that goal and do not let anybody stand in the way. They set up their life around them so that everything they do is bringing them closer to that goal. We can take the example of a that goal we are all familiar… if there is someone who wants to be a doctor then they set up the next 6-7 years of their life in such a way that at the end they will be a doctor. They get into a good college, work hard to maintain a good gpa, study hard for the MCATS, apply for medical schools… and so on. And InshaAllah at the end if they stay focused, and if they have ‘Istiqama Steadfastness they will be a doctor.

Du’a

Adapted from a khtubah I did in March, feel free to take and use if it’s of any benefit…

I want to remind you of the story that took place of Musa (AS). The situation was such that MUSA (AS) was traveling with Bani ‘Israel and they were in the desert. And they were suffering from a severe draught. So Musa’s people said to him why don’t you Musa beseech Allah for us to shower us with some rain. So Musa then recommends his followers and they collectively make du’a and beseech Allah for rain so that they aren’t destroyed by the lack of such a basic necessity that without Allah they cannot make themselves. And then they turn to the sky and Musa (AS) looks in astonishment that from the sky not a single drop was falling. And not only is there no rain falling upon them but the few clouds that were in the sky have now dispersed. Musa (AS) beseeches Allah SWT again and asks Him why are you not answering our prayers what is it that is preventing our du’as from being answered.