ইরাকের বিখ্যাত আলেম মালেক বিন দিনার। True Istighfar

Summary

The transcript recounts a transformative story of the renowned scholar Malik bin Dinar, who reflects on his journey from a life of excess and drunkenness to spiritual awakening. One night, after bringing home alcohol, his young daughter’s innocent actions and the death of his child led him to question his life choices. A dream sequence with a mysterious old man and a serpent symbolizes the inner battle between the self (nafs) and the soul (ruh), prompting Malik to reject worldly indulgence and nourish his soul instead. He concludes with a heartfelt prayer for understanding and guidance from Allah.

Takeaways

• 😀 Malik bin Dinar was once a person who indulged in sinful behavior, specifically alcohol consumption.
• 😀 A crowd member asked Malik how he transformed from his past state to become a pious scholar.
• 😀 Malik recounts a significant experience during Laylat al-Qadr, where his daughter unknowingly triggered a life-changing moment.
• 😀 Malik recalls buying alcohol but feeling remorseful when his young daughter accidentally knocked the bottle over.
• 😀 His daughter’s innocent laughter and her actions served as a catalyst for Malik's contemplation and a turning point in his life.
• 😀 The following year, Malik again came home with alcohol but was deeply moved by grief over his daughter’s death.
• 😀 Malik had a powerful dream where he was chased by a giant snake, symbolizing the dangerous consequences of his unchecked desires.
• 😀 In the dream, a weak old man told Malik to seek refuge in the mountain, symbolizing his soul's need for nourishment and guidance.
• 😀 Malik’s daughter, appearing in the dream, explained that the snake represented his nafs (carnal desires) and how it had grown strong due to indulgence.
• 😀 The story emphasized the internal battle between the soul and desires, with the soul needing nourishment to overcome the temptations of the nafs.
• 😀 Malik vowed to nurture his soul and abandon his destructive desires, marking the beginning of his spiritual transformation.

Q & A

Who is Malik bin Dinar, and what is he famous for?

Malik bin Dinar was a renowned scholar from Iraq, known for his piety and wisdom. He became famous for his transformation from a life of indulgence to one of spiritual enlightenment.

What question did the audience member ask Malik bin Dinar before his speech?

An audience member asked Malik bin Dinar how he transformed from a drunkard to someone who now speaks about spiritual matters, and how he found his path to righteousness.

How did Malik bin Dinar react when the question was asked?

Malik bin Dinar became silent for a moment, lowered his head in reflection, and then began to recount his past experiences and transformation.

What is the significance of the story Malik bin Dinar tells about his past?

The story illustrates Malik bin Dinar's personal struggle and transformation. It shows how he went from a life of sin, symbolized by drinking alcohol, to one of repentance and spiritual awakening.

What event occurred when Malik bin Dinar brought alcohol to his home one night?

When Malik bin Dinar brought alcohol home, his young daughter knocked the bottle over. This moment, combined with his wife praying, became a turning point for him, as he refrained from drinking that night.

What happened during the next Lailat al-Qadr, a year later?

The next Lailat al-Qadr, Malik bin Dinar once again brought a bottle of alcohol home. However, upon looking at the bottle, he was overwhelmed with grief, as his young daughter had passed away three months earlier.

What did Malik bin Dinar experience in his dream?

In his dream, Malik bin Dinar saw a massive serpent chasing him. While running away, he encountered an old, weak man who guided him to safety by directing him towards a mountain where a fire was burning.

What happened when Malik bin Dinar followed the old man's advice?

Following the old man's advice, Malik bin Dinar climbed the mountain and saw a beautiful garden. There, children and a gatekeeper were present. The gatekeeper warned him that either the serpent would eat him or the fire would consume him.

How did Malik bin Dinar’s daughter play a role in the dream?

In the dream, Malik bin Dinar’s daughter was among the children. She embraced him and struck the serpent with her hand, causing the serpent to retreat. She explained that the serpent feared her because she was a 'heavenly girl.'

What lesson did Malik bin Dinar learn from his dream and his daughter’s words?

From his dream and his daughter’s words, Malik bin Dinar realized that his 'nafs' (ego) had become strong and powerful because he had indulged it with desires, leading him to stray from the right path. He learned that he needed to feed his soul (ruh) and starve his ego to avoid the consequences of his actions.

What did Malik bin Dinar do after his transformative experience?

After his transformative experience, Malik bin Dinar focused on nourishing his soul (ruh) and refrained from indulging his ego (nafs). He made a conscious decision to follow the path of righteousness and piety.