Who Are The Friends Of Allah?

Islamic Guidance

28 Aug 202312:30

Summary

TLDRThis transcript explores a profound Hadith that describes the closeness of Allah to His devout worshippers. It highlights that Allah declares war on those who show hostility to His pious servants. The Hadith emphasizes that performing obligatory duties and additional acts of worship brings one closer to Allah, leading to divine love and guidance. Friends of Allah, known as 'Awliya,' live righteous lives, embodying Allah's attributes and serving as living proof of His generosity and compassion. They face trials with steadfastness and trust in Allah, reflecting divine beauty and goodness through their actions.

Takeaways

😀 The Hadith emphasizes the importance of being a Pious worshiper, and Allah's love for those who perform obligatory duties and extra deeds.
😀 Allah declares war against those who show hostility towards His devout worshipers.
😀 A person becomes closer to Allah by fulfilling obligatory duties and performing extra, non-obligatory acts of worship.
😀 When Allah loves a person, He becomes their senses and aids them in their actions.
😀 Allah is hesitant to take the soul of a believer because He knows they hate death, and He doesn't want to disappoint them.
😀 Friends of Allah, known as Awliya, are righteous individuals who follow Allah's commandments and the Prophet's Sunnah.
😀 Allah announces war on those who show enmity towards His friends, indicating the severe consequences of such animosity.
😀 Awliya are seen as living proof of God's generosity and compassion in the world, embodying His attributes.
😀 The Quran praises the friends of Allah, stating they have no fear or grief due to their strong faith and mindfulness of Allah.
😀 Friends of Allah face trials and tribulations but remain patient, steadfast, and brave, trusting in Allah's wisdom and divine plan.

Q & A

What is the main message of the Hadith discussed in the script?
-The main message of the Hadith is that Allah declares war against anyone who shows hostility to His pious worshipers. The most beloved acts to Allah are the obligatory duties, and those who perform additional voluntary acts will be loved by Allah. Once Allah loves them, He will become their sense of hearing, sight, and movement, and He will answer their prayers and protect them.
What does the Hadith say about the relationship between Allah and His pious worshipers?
-The Hadith indicates that as pious worshipers perform their obligatory duties and additional voluntary acts, they come closer to Allah. Once Allah loves them, He becomes their senses and faculties, guiding their actions. If they ask for something, He will grant it, and if they seek protection, He will protect them.
Who are considered the friends of Allah according to the script?
-The friends of Allah, or 'awliya', are those who are outwardly and inwardly righteous, follow all commandments of Allah, and adhere to the Prophet's Sunnah. They perform obligatory duties, avoid prohibitions, and engage in non-obligatory deeds, or 'nawafil'.
What is the significance of the friends of Allah in Islam?
-The friends of Allah are significant because they represent Allah on Earth, embodying His attributes and serving as living proof of His existence. They lead holy lives, dedicated to prayer, obedience, and service to others. Their lives inspire others to develop a closer relationship with Allah.
How does the Hadith describe the protection Allah provides to His friends?
-The Hadith describes that Allah will declare war on those who show enmity to His friends. If His friends ask for something, Allah will give it to them, and if they seek protection, He will protect them.
What are the two types of nearness to Allah mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions Universal nearness, which is the inherent connection every creation has with Allah, and Special nearness, which is granted to a select few who have achieved Divine proximity through faith and piety.
What qualities do the friends of Allah possess according to the script?
-The friends of Allah possess qualities such as humility, devoutness, absorption in worship, and a constant remembrance of Allah. They lead simple, transparent, and selfless lives, dedicated to serving others and making Islam credible in the world.
How do the friends of Allah impact the faith of other Muslims?
-The friends of Allah impact the faith of other Muslims by serving as examples of piety and devotion. Their lives inspire trust and love in others, leading to a deeper relationship with Allah. Seeing the friends of Allah reminds others of Allah and motivates them to follow their example.
What does the Quran say about the friends of Allah?
-The Quran states that the friends of Allah have no fear nor do they grieve. They believe in and are mindful of Allah. For them, there are glad tidings in this worldly life and in the hereafter.
What challenges do the friends of Allah face according to the script?
-The friends of Allah face trials, tribulations, and severe tests. However, they embrace these challenges with patience, steadfastness, and bravery, trusting in Allah's wisdom and relying on Him completely.

Outlines

00:00

🌟 The Path to Divine Proximity

This paragraph discusses the Hadith where Allah declares war against those who show hostility to His pious worshipers. It emphasizes that the most beloved deeds are those enjoined by Allah, and as one performs obligatory and additional voluntary acts, they draw closer to Allah. As a result, Allah becomes their senses and supports them in their actions. The Hadith underlines the severe consequences for those who oppose Allah’s friends and highlights the stories from the Quran where people who showed animosity towards prophets were punished.

05:01

💫 The Significance of Allah's Friends

This section highlights the revered status of Allah's friends, known as the Awliya. It details their dedication to living a life in complete submission to Allah, following His commandments and the Prophet's Sunnah. These individuals, who make significant sacrifices and live simple yet impactful lives, are seen as living proofs of Allah's mercy and greatness. They embody a sincere, transparent life without hidden agendas, reminding others of Allah through their presence.

10:01

✨ Nearness to Allah and Its Conditions

The third paragraph explores the concept of nearness to Allah, differentiating between universal and special nearness. Universal nearness refers to the inherent connection all creation has with Allah, while special nearness is granted to a select few based on faith and Taqwa (piety). It elaborates on the deep, personal relationship these individuals have with Allah, marked by their hearts being engrossed in divine light. The Prophet’s Hadith is quoted to illustrate how Allah becomes the senses of those He loves, and these friends of Allah reflect His attributes through their polished hearts, reminding others of the hereafter.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Hadith

A Hadith is a report of the words, actions, or habits of the Prophet Muhammad. In this video, the Hadith emphasizes the importance of being close to Allah through obligatory and voluntary deeds. It illustrates how such dedication leads to Allah’s love and protection.

💡Pious worshiper

A pious worshiper is someone who is deeply devout and dedicated to their faith. The video discusses how Allah declares war against those who show hostility towards His pious worshipers, highlighting the high regard in which they are held.

💡Obligatory duties

Obligatory duties are the essential practices that a Muslim must perform as part of their faith, such as the five daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, and giving zakat. The video states that performing these duties is the primary way for a believer to draw closer to Allah.

💡Voluntary activities

Voluntary activities are additional acts of worship beyond the obligatory duties, such as extra prayers (nafl) and charitable deeds. These activities are said to bring a believer even closer to Allah, as emphasized in the Hadith mentioned in the video.

💡Divine love

Divine love refers to the love that Allah has for His devoted servants. The video explains that by performing obligatory and voluntary acts of worship, a believer can attain this divine love, leading to a profound spiritual connection with Allah.

💡Allah's friends (Awliya Allah)

Awliya Allah are the friends or close allies of Allah, who live righteous lives in complete submission to Him. The video describes their elevated spiritual status and the protection and love they receive from Allah. These individuals serve as exemplars of piety and dedication.

💡Faith (Iman)

Faith, or Iman, is the belief in the core tenets of Islam, including belief in Allah, His prophets, and the Day of Judgment. The video highlights that strong faith is essential for becoming close to Allah and attaining His love and protection.

💡Taqwa

Taqwa is the awareness and consciousness of Allah, leading to righteous living and avoidance of sin. The video explains that taqwa is a key condition for achieving nearness to Allah and is exemplified by the lives of His friends.

💡Divine protection

Divine protection refers to the safeguarding provided by Allah to those who are close to Him. The video mentions that Allah promises to protect His beloved servants from harm, emphasizing the special relationship they have with Him.

💡Divine proximity

Divine proximity is the closeness to Allah that a believer achieves through sincere worship and righteous living. The video explains that this nearness is characterized by a deep spiritual connection where Allah guides and supports the believer in all aspects of life.

Highlights

Allah declares war against anyone who shows hostility to a pious worshiper.

The most beloved acts to Allah are those He has enjoined upon His worshippers.

A worshiper can come closer to Allah through extra deeds beyond obligatory duties.

When Allah loves a worshiper, He becomes their senses and abilities.

Allah promises to respond to the requests and protection of His beloved worshipers.

Allah hesitates to take the soul of a believer due to their aversion to death.

The Hadith emphasizes the importance of being friends and allies of Allah.

Believers who follow all commandments and the Prophet's Sunnah are loved by Allah.

Avoiding prohibitions and performing non-obligatory deeds are key to gaining Allah's love.

Allah's friends, or 'Awliya,' are outwardly and inwardly righteous.

Allah announces war on those who show animosity toward His friends.

Examples from the Quran show the destruction of those who opposed Allah's friends.

Faith in Allah is bolstered by the existence of His trustworthy and dedicated friends.

The friends of Allah are a living proof of His generosity and compassion.

The Quran praises Allah's friends for having no fear or grief.

Muslims trust and love Allah's friends, which leads to divine love.

The lives of Allah's friends become a testimony to His love and mercy.

Allah's friends possess outstanding characteristics, such as dedication and selflessness.

The friends of Allah are transparent and have nothing to hide.

Seeing Allah's friends reminds people of Allah due to their pure lives.

The Prophet Muhammad occupies the highest station of divine friendship.

Allah's friends include illustrious figures and those from the masses.

The special nearness to Allah is granted to a selected few with faith and piety.

Nearness to Allah is characterized by one's heart being engrossed in divine rays.

When Allah loves a worshiper, He becomes their senses and abilities.

The signs of Allah's friends include their humility and devotion.

The lives of Allah's friends reflect divine beauty and goodness.

The friends of Allah stand up to trials and tribulations with patience and bravery.

Allah's friends are not fearful or grieving because of their trust in divine wisdom.