Khutbah: Spiritual Purification of the Heart ~ Dr. Yasir Qadhi | 20 June 2014

Summary

The provided transcript is a profound discourse on the concept of the 'hardness of the heart' in Islam, as narrated by a speaker. The speaker explains that the heart's spiritual state is pivotal to a Muslim's relationship with Allah and the practice of their faith. The 'hardness' is metaphorically described as a disease that can lead to a disconnection from Allah's commandments and a lack of concern for the broader Muslim community. Symptoms of a hardened heart include indifference to worship, a lack of emotional response to the Quran, and self-centeredness. The causes are identified as neglecting the Quran, forgetting Allah, indulging in worldly desires, and excessive entertainment. The cure, conversely, involves regular Quranic engagement, being in the company of the righteous, frequent prayer (du'a), and helping the less fortunate. The speaker emphasizes the significance of the month of Ramadan as a time for spiritual rejuvenation and the softening of hearts, encouraging Muslims to rise in faith and maintain their spiritual gains beyond the holy month.

Takeaways

• 📖 The heart is considered the 'spiritual center' in Islam, with purity or corruption of the heart affecting the whole person.
• 🌐 Allah does not focus on physical appearances but rather on the inner self and deeds, emphasizing the importance of a sincere heart.
• 🚫 The concept of a 'hard heart' in Islam is akin to a spiritual disease, from which all other maladies of the heart stem.
• ❌ Symptoms of a hardened heart include indifference to Allah's commandments, lack of enjoyment in worship, and being unaffected by the Quran.
• 🤔 Causes of a hardened heart are turning away from the Quran, not remembering Allah, indulging in worldly desires, and excessive entertainment.
• 🧘 The cure for a hardened heart involves developing a relationship with the Quran, being in the company of righteous people, making frequent dua (supplications), and helping the poor.
• 📈 Ramadan is a significant time for softening the heart, increasing taqwa (piety), and removing heart diseases, with increased Quran recitation and dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
• 🔄 The goal of Ramadan is not just to elevate one's iman (faith) temporarily but to make lasting improvements that carry beyond the month.
• 🤝 Building relationships with the poor and the needy can help cultivate empathy and soften the heart towards the suffering of others.
• 🕊 The spiritual heart is distinct from the physical heart and is the essence of one's being in Islam, affecting the overall spiritual health.
• 📉 A lack of concern for the broader Muslim community (Ummah) and being solely focused on oneself are signs of a hardened heart.

Q & A

What is the significance of the heart in Islam according to the hadith narrated?

In Islam, the heart is considered the seat of spirituality. A hadith narrated in Sahih Muslim states that if the heart is pure and good, the rest of the body follows suit, and if the heart is rotten or filthy, the rest of the body is also considered to be in a similar state.

What does Allah look at according to the teachings mentioned in the transcript?

Allah does not look at one's outer forms or bodies; instead, Allah looks at the heart and the deeds of a person. The outer appearance or physical attractiveness is not the focus; rather, it is the spiritual heart and one's actions that matter.

What is considered the 'mother of all diseases of the heart'?

The 'mother of all diseases of the heart' is the hardness of the heart. This condition is likened to the AIDS virus for the heart, as it can lead to other spiritual diseases and is a major concern in a person's spiritual well-being.

What are some symptoms of a hard heart?

Symptoms of a hard heart include not caring about Allah's commandments, finding worship of Allah burdensome, not being moved by the Quran, and showing selfishness with no concern for the broader Muslim community.

What are some causes of a hard heart?

Causes of a hard heart include turning away from the Quran, not frequently remembering Allah, fulfilling every bodily desire without regard for the soul, and engaging in too much vain entertainment and useless talk.

What are some solutions to cure a hard heart?

Solutions to cure a hard heart include developing a relationship with the Quran, being in the company of righteous people, making lots of dua (supplications) to Allah, and having a relationship with the poor and deprived.

How does the month of Ramadan relate to the concept of a hard heart?

The month of Ramadan is a time when Muslims aim to make their hearts soft through increased taqwa (piety), engaging in Quran recitation, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), giving to the poor, and spending time with righteous company. It is a time when the causes of a hard heart are eliminated, and the cures are facilitated.

What is the importance of the Quran in softening the heart?

The Quran is the ultimate connection with Allah and plays a crucial role in softening the heart. Regular reading and engagement with the Quran helps to develop a spiritual relationship and can prevent the heart from becoming hard.

Why is it important to be aware of the symptoms and causes of a hard heart?

Being aware of the symptoms and causes of a hard heart is important because it allows individuals to monitor their spiritual health, take precautions, and make the necessary changes to maintain a soft and spiritually healthy heart.

How can the company of righteous people influence one's heart?

Being in the company of righteous people can positively influence one's heart by providing a model of softness and spiritual health. It can motivate individuals to act in accordance with Islamic teachings and to avoid behaviors that lead to a hard heart.

What is the role of du'a in preventing a hard heart?

Du'a (supplication) is a powerful means of maintaining a soft heart. It is a direct conversation with Allah and serves as a connection that can help to soften the heart and keep it spiritually healthy.

Why is it advised to give to the poor and interact with the deprived?

Giving to the poor and interacting with the deprived can help to maintain a soft heart by fostering empathy and compassion. It provides a stark reminder of the suffering in the world, which can motivate individuals to act with kindness and generosity.

Outlines

00:00

🌟 The Importance of a Pure Heart in Islam

The first paragraph emphasizes the significance of the heart's purity in Islam, as narrated by the Prophet. It discusses the metaphor of the heart as the core of one's spiritual and physical being. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is quoted to stress that if the heart is righteous, the entire body and soul will follow suit. The paragraph also highlights the importance of focusing on spiritual deeds rather than external appearances. It introduces the concept of the 'spiritual heart' and contrasts it with the physical heart, explaining that diseases of the heart, such as anger and arrogance, are spiritual in nature. The speaker then sets the stage for a discussion on the 'hardness of the heart,' which is considered the worst disease from which all other spiritual ailments stem.

05:00

📜 Symptoms and Consequences of a Hardened Heart

The second paragraph delves into the symptoms of a hardened heart, which is described as the root of all spiritual diseases. It analogizes the hardened heart to the HIV virus, indicating its destructive potential. The primary symptom is a lack of concern for Allah's commandments and a disconnection from the Sharia. The paragraph also mentions the burden of worship when the heart is hardened, turning something sweet and comforting into a chore. Furthermore, it talks about the Quran failing to move a hardened heart and the manifestation of selfishness as another indicator. The causes of a hardened heart are also briefly introduced, including turning away from Allah's book and the consequences of such spiritual detachment.

10:03

🚫 Causes of a Hardened Heart and Their Remedies

The third paragraph explores the causes of a hardened heart in more depth, including neglecting the Quran, not remembering Allah frequently, indulging in worldly desires at the expense of the soul, and engaging in vain entertainment and idle talk. These actions are warned against as they lead to spiritual desensitization and a hardened heart. The Prophet's warning against excessive laughter and frivolity is cited as an example of how excessive worldly engagement can deaden the heart. The paragraph concludes with a transition to discussing the cures for a hardened heart in the subsequent part of the talk.

15:05

🕊️ Healing the Hardened Heart Through Spiritual Practices

The fourth paragraph provides a remedy for a hardened heart, starting with self-awareness and understanding of the condition. It stresses the importance of having a daily routine with the Quran to foster a relationship with Allah's words. The company of righteous people is suggested as a means to soften the heart, as is making frequent du'aa (supplications) to Allah for protection against heart hardness. The Prophet's advice to help soften a hardened heart includes giving to the poor and caring for orphans. These actions are meant to connect individuals with the suffering of others, thereby fostering empathy and a softer spiritual heart.

20:08

🌙 The Transformative Power of Ramadan

The fifth and final paragraph ties the discussion to the upcoming month of Ramadan, highlighting it as a time when the heart can be softened and spiritual diseases can be cured. Ramadan is described as a month dedicated to increasing taqwa (piety), removing heart diseases, and focusing on the Quran, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and charitable acts. The paragraph encourages Muslims to use Ramadan as an opportunity to rise spiritually and to strive to maintain the gains made during this month, so that with each passing Ramadan, they can ascend to higher levels of faith and spirituality. The goal is to continuously improve, leaving each Ramadan in a better state than when it began.

Keywords

💡Heart

In the context of the video, 'heart' refers to the spiritual core of a person, rather than the physical organ. It symbolizes the seat of one's spirituality and moral character. The hardness of the heart is described as a spiritual disease that prevents a person from feeling and responding to the guidance of Allah and the teachings of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad is quoted as saying that the heart is the center of righteousness or corruption in a person.

💡Hardness of the Heart

This term is used to describe a state of spiritual insensitivity where an individual becomes unresponsive to the commandments of Allah and the call for righteous action. It is depicted as the root cause of all other spiritual diseases and is linked with the consequences of turning away from Allah's guidance. The video emphasizes that a hard heart is a barrier to spiritual growth and connection with Allah.

💡Quran

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, considered the verbatim word of Allah as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. In the video, it is highlighted as a source of spiritual nourishment and a means to soften the heart. The lack of a relationship with the Quran is identified as a primary cause of a hardened heart.

💡Diseases of the Heart

These are metaphorical illnesses of the spiritual heart, such as anger, arrogance, malice, and selfishness. The video discusses the 'mother of all diseases of the heart' as the hardness of the heart, which is seen as a severe spiritual condition that leads to a disconnection from Allah and the community of believers.

💡Selfishness

Selfishness is described in the video as a symptom of a hardened heart where an individual is primarily concerned with their own needs and desires, showing little to no concern for the broader community or the global Ummah. It is portrayed as a barrier to spiritual connection and empathy towards others.

💡Dua

Dua, or supplication, is a form of prayer in Islam where individuals communicate directly with Allah. The video emphasizes the importance of Dua in softening the heart and maintaining a close relationship with Allah. It is presented as a powerful tool against the spiritual disease of a hardened heart.

💡Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)

Dhikr is the act of remembering Allah, which is a form of worship and a means to keep the heart soft and attentive to the divine presence. The video suggests that turning away from the remembrance of Allah is a cause for the heart to harden, while engaging in Dhikr can help maintain its softness and spiritual health.

💡Vain Entertainment

The video warns against excessive engagement in vain and trivial pursuits, such as entertainment that does not contribute to spiritual growth. It suggests that indulging in such activities can lead to a hardened heart by distracting from the remembrance of Allah and the importance of righteous deeds.

💡Ramadhan

Ramadhan, or Ramadan, is the holy month of fasting in Islam. The video presents it as a time of heightened spiritual activity aimed at increasing taqwa (piety), removing heart diseases, and softening the heart. It is described as the ultimate period for curing the hardness of the heart through increased Quran recitation, prayer, charity, and righteous company.

💡Taqwa

Taqwa is an Islamic concept that translates to 'piety' or 'God-consciousness.' The video discusses taqwa in the context of Ramadhan, where it is the goal to increase this quality within oneself. Taqwa is closely associated with the softening of the heart and the avoidance of spiritual diseases.

💡Ummah

Ummah refers to the global community of Muslims. The video speaks of the interconnectedness of the Ummah and how a hardened heart can lead to a disconnection from this community. It is used to illustrate the importance of collective concern and empathy towards fellow Muslims around the world.

Highlights

The heart is the center of spirituality in Islam, and a pure heart leads to a pure soul, while a hardened heart can lead to various spiritual diseases.

The Quran refers to the hardness of the heart as a disease and a punishment from Allah, warning against it.

Symptoms of a hardened heart include not caring about Allah's commandments, finding worship burdensome, and not being moved by the Quran.

Causes of a hardened heart include neglecting the Quran, not remembering Allah, indulging in worldly desires, and engaging in excessive entertainment and idle talk.

To cure a hardened heart, establish a regular relationship with the Quran, be in the company of righteous people, make lots of dua to Allah, and help the poor and needy.

Ramadhan is the ultimate month for softening the heart, as it facilitates all the cures and eliminates the causes of hardness.

The goal of Ramadhan is not just to increase iman temporarily, but to make lasting improvements in our spiritual state that carry over after the month ends.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warned against excessive laughter and frivolity, as they can lead to a deadened heart.

The Quran is described as the ultimate connection with Allah, and not being moved by its message is a sign of a hardened heart.

Selfishness, disregard for the global Muslim community (Ummah), and lack of concern for others are symptoms of a hardened heart.

Having a relationship with the poor and deprived can soften the heart and increase empathy and compassion.

Performing extra acts of worship (nawafil) and contemplating death can also help soften the heart.

The month of Ramadhan provides an ideal opportunity to focus on eliminating heart diseases and making spiritual progress.

The Quran and Sunnah emphasize the importance of a soft, humble heart over the physical heart.

Anger, arrogance, malice, and selfishness are mentioned as diseases of the heart that can result from a hardened heart.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) found solace and comfort in prayer (salah) during times of grief, in contrast to signs of a hardened heart.

The Quran states that those who turn away from Allah's remembrance will lead miserable lives, linking lack of dhikr to a hardened heart.

The ultimate goal of Ramadhan and spiritual progress is to continuously improve and have a softer heart than the previous year.

Transcripts

my dear brothers and sisters in Islam in

a hadith narrated in the saw a heavy my

Muslim our prophet salallahu alayhi wa

seldom said and in nephew jihad the move

are either follow hats or hell just a

local look why the FSA that facade

adjusted oh cool oh Allah WA he'll

Khalid verily there is a lump of flesh

in everybody's body if that lump of

flesh is pure and good if that lump of

flesh is correct then the rest of the

body is correct and sound and if that

lump of flesh is infested is rotten is

filthy then the rest of the body is

filthy

verily that lump of flesh is the hull it

is the heart and our prophet sallallahu

alayhi wa sallam said in navaja tada

lion de la serda como la lah sama come

when I can young guru in a guru become

an American your Lord does not look at

your outer forms

nor does you look at your bodies Allah

does not look at how you dress up or

down we look in the mirror 20 times a

day make sure I comb it our hair is

called Allah does it look at that at

your outer shells Allah does not look at

what does he look at what I can young

guru in a guru become what in Arma Allah

looks at your under and Allah looks at

your deeds my dear brothers and sisters

the hub in Islam the idol be in the

Quran and Sunnah is not the beating

heart that we have in the body rather it

means the seat of spirituality when

Allah talks about the humble this is not

the physical element that we can take

out and have a heart transplant

put another heart in no that's the

physical one

Allah is talking about the spiritual the

spiritual heart there is a heart of the

soul just like there's a heart of the

body and the heart of the soul if that

is pure then the soul is pure and the

heart of the soul if that is bad then

the soul is bad and therefore there are

diseases of the heart that are Shariah

tells us about such as anger such as

arrogance such as malice such as

selfishness but in today's Ultima I will

talk about the mother of

all diseases I will talk about the worst

disease of the heart the disease from

which all other diseases stem and that

is the disease that the Quran calls us

what will the hardness of the heart

that's what we'll plan to have a hard

heart and the Quran mentions thus what

will help as being a punishment from

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta'ala and our

prophecies and also warned us against

having a hard heart so what is a hard

heart what is this disease how do we

know if we suffer from this disease and

what are the symptoms of this disease

what are the causes of the disease and

how do we cure this disease all of this

will very briefly insha'Allah because

time is of the essence here very briefly

inshallah we will talk about these main

points number one what are the symptoms

of this disease how do I know that my

heart is hard just like we have symptoms

for high cholesterol Centers for blood

pressure symptoms for every disease so

what are the symptoms of the heart heart

number two what are the causes of the

hard part we have high cholesterol if we

have bad diet and no exercise these are

the causes so what are the causes of the

heart heart so that we can avoid them

and then in the second code but

inshallah briefly what are the solutions

what are the antidote what are the

things we need to take the medicine we

need to take to solve the hardness of

the heart the hardness of the heart

Allah subhana WA Ta'ala mentions it in

the Quran some Assad who do become

embedded addict then after this your

hearts became hard for he aquel a

charity Oh duper's wa your hearts were

so hard they were harder than rocks

themselves or even more hard than rocks

this is what allah mentions about a

previous nation that their hearts became

hard in another verse allah azzawajal

says favi mahakal to him mustafa home

because they broke our covenant

Allah talking about another nation

before us they didn't follow their

shelia they broke their called our

covenant lana whom we cursed them which

are allah Aluva whom Basia and we made

their hearts hard well la he my dear

brothers and sisters if this was the

only reference

in the whole Quran and Sunnah - a hard

heart it is enough to scare us Allah

cursed them and made their hearts hard

so Allah scarce is linked with having a

hard heart this is what Allah says now

whom would you I'm now kerubim Basia we

cursed them and there is nothing more

dangerous and more if you like of a

punishment than a Las curse Allah cursed

them then what did he link the curse

with what did he add a clausal

conjunctive with we cursed them and we

made their hearts hard if this were the

only reference about the hardness of the

heart it would be sufficient but the

Quran and Sunnah is full of it

so Allah he it is noteworthy it is

important we understand this disease it

is the mother of all diseases when a

person has a hard heart everything

follows I say in our modern language in

our modern vernacular the hardness of

the heart is like the AIDS virus to the

heart it's like the HIV when you have

the hardness of the heart all other

diseases will be found in that heart

because the defense mechanism has been

destroyed if you have a hard heart

there's no defense mechanism against any

other disease so how do we know we have

a hard heart what are the symptoms of a

heart heart

number one the primary symptom of a

heart heart is simply not caring about a

la's commandment about Allah Shariah you

don't care what Allah wants of you you

have no desire to find out or to

implement you live your life cut off

from the Sharia of allah subhanahu

wata'ala

and allah has linked this directly in

the quran fatima natholi him eat alcohol

because they broke our covenant and the

Covenant of Allah is his Sharia because

they didn't care about our Sharia we

cursed them and we made their heart hard

so if we find ourselves living our lives

and it never occurs to us to ask is my

money Hanna if it never occurs to us to

ask the time that I'm spending is this

what Allah is pleased with it never

occurs to us to ask what is my goal in

life then Allah he this is a symptom

that our heart is hard another symptom

that the heart is hard is that the

person can

use worshiping Allah without enjoying

the worship of Allah the worship of

Allah becomes a burden and a chore the

worship of Allah becomes an irritation

and nuisance rather than the sweetness

and the honey of one's life my dear

brothers and sisters the true believer

finds comfort in worshiping Allah the

true believers Iman is rejuvenated when

they worship Allah there is nothing more

sweet to the believer than the worship

of Allah but if we find ourselves we

seek Allah's refuge we look at the

Washington oh no it's time to pray again

I just prayed to man Allah if we find

ourselves dreading the month of Ramadan

if we find ourselves not wanting to do

an act of worship even if we do the act

of worship but we do it with that type

of attitude this is a symptom this is

the symptom that we're suffering from

the disease of the heart my dear

brothers and sisters our prophet

sallallaahu either he will send them he

would rejoice at the sauna what would he

tell belong and it'd be high appeal an

Obi then bring us the comfort of the

sauna I want to feel the sweetness of

the Sun ah ah ah she says when something

troubled the Prophet SAW son when he had

some grief he would rush to stand in

Salah sana gave him comfort Salah calmed

his nerves down when Salah

becomes a nuisance once Allah becomes a

chore when father becomes a burden than

a stock for Allah ahora de cosas Davila

this is a symptom that we're suffering

from the hardness of the heart of the

symptoms that the heart has become hard

is that the Quran itself the Quran

itself does not move us that we are not

moved by the speech of Allah that the

speech of Allah falls on deaf ears the

Quran is the ultimate connection with

Allah it is the kalam of allah it is the

speech of allah and if the Quran does

not move us then wallahi something is

wrong and this is generally due to we

are being moved with other instruments

or other things because if the Quran

does not move us then we have a hard

heart of the symptoms that we have a

hard heart

is selfishness to not care about the

oume enough see enough see myself myself

you're only worried about yourself your

immediate family you have no concern for

the broader Ummah nobody who has genuine

Iman will feel disconnected from the

Ummah we are one body as our professors

Adam said and if we have a pulsating art

the spiritual heart we will feel

connected with that body it is not

possible that the suffering of the ummah

around the globe so much is happening at

are you to go into the long list

currently sri lanka's being Muslims are

being attacked there so much issues and

so many Muslim lands if our hearts are

not connected if they're not moved if we

can't even make du'a then we'll law you

my dear brothers and sisters this is a

symptom this is a sign that our hearts

have become hard these are the primary

symptoms and there are more what are the

causes where does this come from

as we said high cholesterol comes from

bad diet and no exercise so what are the

causes why does the hardness of the

heart form number one cause to turn away

from the Book of Allah subhana wa tada

to not have a regular relationship with

the Quran the Muslim has a regular

relationship with the Quran Allah says

in the Quran that Allah who nazara

axonal hadith the kitab a mutashabiha

Allah has revealed the best of all books

it is a book that supports one another

when a person reads it Tashia a woman

who deluded in action or a poem their

heart sorry their skins tremble from

mattelli no judo home Walker Ubu home in

a tequila then their hearts and their

bodies soften at the remembrance of

Allah notice direct linkage with the

Quran and the softening of the heart so

how is this hardness cause you don't

have a linkage or relationship with the

Quran so the number one reason why the

hardness of the heart develops is there

is no relationship with the Quran we

don't read the Quran that somebody dies

the Quran becomes a Book of the Dead

rather than the book of the

the Quran occupies the highest shelf in

our houses but the lowest category in

our actual lives this is the number one

cause for the hardness of the heart

number two which is related to number

one that's actually really the same

thing but it's a little bit broader

turning away from the vehicle of Allah

and the Quran is the ultimate dhikr so

they are actually linked together not

remembering Allah Allah says in the

Quran woman

our Allah and victory for India Huma

ishutin banca whoever turns away from my

remembrance from my vicar shall live a

miserable life

so not frequently doing vicar or

remembering allah subhana wa ta'ala is

another cause of the hardening of the

heart

number three what causes the hardness of

the heart is to fulfil every bodily

desire whatever the body wants of food

and drink and fine clothes and every

shower every pleasure every desire to

satisfy it and not to care about the

desires of the soul and I swear by Allah

this is one of the biggest problems that

we as Muslims living in the West face we

are surrounded by temptations were

surrounded by materialism we're

surrounded by money and affluence and

wealth we eat and we drink and we eat

and we drink and we buy and we purchase

dunya dunya dunya where is the al-qura

what will happen the heart will become

heart nobody misunderstand me it is

allowed to enjoy this world but let's

not forget the ask you know in fact the

priority is the al-quran what happens

and what I'm saying here when we neglect

the al-qura when we ignore the next life

we only concentrate on this life then

what will happen the heart will become

heart and this leads me to my fourth

cause of the hardness of the heart and

will lie this as painful to say but all

of us are guilty of it and it is a

reality and it is linked to the third

one the fourth cause of the hardness of

the heart too much vain entertainment

and too much useless talk and too much

wasting of time and we in this countries

and lands in the Western world we have

made it an art to entertain ourselves

we entertain ourselves to death with the

internet with television with Facebook

with 700 channels with this with that

some of it might be Halle nobody's

saying everything is Haram but when that

becomes our end all and be all when

we're doing nothing but being

entertained then what's going to happen

the heart will become hard and this is

narrating the hadith anonymity our

prophet sallallahu alayhi wa seldom said

Yukawa cattle bike i warn you against

laughing too much because for in the

cutthroat Ibaka key to me to loop

laughing too much causes the heart to

die now laughing is that how that

wallahi is hella didn't our process from

smile all the time didn't he laugh once

in a while it is head-on

nobody should misquote me and stuff for

Allah and say oh the chef said that

laughing is an Stephano but what did the

process inward against cutthroat Oh dark

too much laughing too much wasting time

too much drivel T's and this is a

problem that when your life becomes

nothing but frivolous when your whole

world becomes what's the latest movie

what's the latest match what's the

latest game we're living currently in

the soccer season right now

the World Cup is taking place I'm not

saying a stock for a lot it's Haram to

watch I'm saying make sure anything you

do does not interfere with your

relationship with Allah make sure your

son ah

make sure your Quran make sure your

liquor is never interfered with that is

the ultimate priority but when my life

and your life becomes nothing but soccer

games football matches the latest movies

the latest this the latest that then

where is Iman where is spirituality

where is the Acura what's going to

happen the heart will become hard the

heart will become the swih that's what

our process that I've said I warn you

against laughing too much he didn't say

I warn you against laughing he didn't

say laughing is Haram he said if your

whole life becomes nothing but a joke

frivolous entertainment then what's

gonna happen too much entertainment

causes the heart to become dead and

that's not something that we want so

dear brothers and sisters in this first

half of the jota

I talked about some of the symptoms and

I talked about some of the causes in the

second half in cha

we'll talk about some of the cures

barakallahu a karana of him whenever any

welcome the man fee here I got addicted

I came upon rheumatism aroun what stuff

for a lot of the muddy water come what

is that a Muslim miracle didn't mean

first a few in number one over for over

him alhamdulillah alhamdulillah he noir

hidden I had a summit ended in amulet

when I'm unit well a miracle of aku for

one ahead what I do so he mentioned the

symptoms and every one of us on a daily

basis on a weekly basis on a monthly

basis should take an analysis of our own

system every one of us is our own doctor

that's what our religion says that when

it comes to spirituality

nobody is between us and Allah we go to

Allah directly so every one of us needs

to analyze like those who are diabetic

they look at their their sugar level

those who have blood pressure they

monitor their pressure level every day

so similarly every one of us we need to

monitor do any of these symptoms exist

we need to monitor how is my heart the

spiritual heart and that is something

every one of us can do and if we

discover some of these symptoms then

what is the cure what is the antidote

what do we take to make our hearts soft

well again much can be said but to

summarize because time is of the essence

number one simply being aware of the

whole reality of the hub of the heart

and the hardness of the heart and the

causes and the symptoms you see the one

who's a diabetic if he knows he's a

diabetic then he can monitor he can take

precaution he can make sure that his

sugar level is kept regular so being

aware what is the hardness of the heart

what did the causes what are the

symptoms what are the cures this is

knowledge about hardness of the heart

number two the main antidote goes back

to the main cause the main cause was

what not reading Quran so what is the

main antidote reading the Quran having a

relationship with the Book of Allah

subhana WA Ta'ala regularly reading the

Quran I advise myself and all of you

I advise myself and all of you that we

should

all have a daily routine with the Quran

well lie even if it's five minutes my

dear brothers and sisters even if it's

just five minutes a day have like you

cannot leave work without having

breakfast so do not begin your day

without doing a little bit of Quran for

those who can do more let them do more

but even if it's just a little bit this

should be your spiritual breakfast the

relationship with the Quran number three

how can we make our heart soft being in

the company of righteous people because

when you're in the company of those

whose hearts are hard then you think

you're all normal and everything is fine

when you're in the company of those

whose hearts are soft when you're in the

company of Allah in a van who thicken

when they're in the company of genuine

saw the hain and righteous people then

this will influence you and that's what

our officers Adam said that that the the

the the person who hangs around good

friends this will influence him in a

positive manner number four lots of duaa

to Allah

lots of duaa to Allah to protect us from

the hardness of the heart Allah subhana

WA Ta'ala mentions in the Quran Fenella

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hooloovoo him when our punishment came

why didn't they make dua to Allah but

then Allah says I'll tell you why we

didn't make du'a their hearts became

hard

so notice Allah links not making drama

with having a hard heart dua my dear

brothers and sisters of the weapon of

the believer dua is our connection with

allah subhana wa ta'ala

dua is a conversation any one of us can

have at any time with a Samir with anna

liam whittle Basia you raise your hands

up and you begin that dialogue you open

your heart out to allah subhana wa tada

and that will make your heart soft

another means to make the heart soft is

to have a relationship with the poor the

folk are all the misaki n-- to the the

orphans the yatama have a relationship

with them a man came in narrated and

timothy a man came to the prophet

sallallahu alayhi wa send him and he

said o messenger of allah i have a hard

heart what should i do he may he he

complained to have a hard heart so the

prophecies that have said if you have a

hard heart then i advise you to give to

the poor and put

your hand on the head of the orphan

stroke the head of the orphan what is

the meaning here the meaning here is

when you are with those who are deprived

when you see the reality of the

sufferings of the problems you're in

connection with the OMA then wallah your

heart cannot be hard when you see how

the orphan is living you cannot go home

and be unaffected by that you cannot

just sit down and waste five hours

watching this and doing that and on the

Internet your heart will be motivated to

do something so what did the process of

them say have a relationship with the

poor people that is one of the ways to

make the heart soft and much more can be

said my dear brothers and sisters such

as extra nawafil extra actions of

worship such as thinking of death but

unfortunately time is of the essence

here so let me conclude by linking this

entire ultima to the greatest event that

will happen very soon the most

significant event of every year for us

and that is the month of ramadhan my

dear brothers and sisters the point of

Ramadhan is to make our hearts soft the

point of Ramadhan is to increase our

taqwa the point of Ramadhan is to remove

the diseases of the heart and this is

the worst disease of the heart this is

the month where there is nothing but

Quran Quran in the morning Quran at

night Quran in taraweeh our Quran into

head Judah this is the month where

there's nothing but the dhikr of Allah

this is the month where there's nothing

this is the month where there's Sun ah

this is the month where there's giving

to the poor this is the month where we

give to charities this is the month of

community and hanging around saw the

Haim a righteous people if you look at

it every single cause of the hardness of

the heart is eliminated in Ramadan every

single cure is facilitated so Ramadan is

the month of the heart Ramadan is the

month where we eliminate the hardness of

the heart and we make sure that it is

soft it becomes that which allah subhana

wa ta'ala is pleased with my dear

brothers and sisters one final point

about ramadan no doubt in the month of a

normal bond every one of us our iman

soars to the heavens it goes very high

and then after a move on it goes back

down the point or the goal of ramadan is

not that we go up on that wave and then

come back all the way down no yes it is

true that one Ramadan is finished our

Iman will go down it's not the same as

being in Roma Bahn

but the point is if we've risen 100

level

let us not go back down 100 levels

okay maybe after a few weeks and months

we go down 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

but let us at the end of Ramadan be

better than we were at the beginning of

Ramadan so that when next Ramadan comes

we can go even higher than when we go

back down a bit then still we are higher

there than when we began

but the point my dear brothers and

sisters every Ramadan should be better

than the previous one every Ramadan

should make our hearts softer so that

the best from Adan ever is the last

Ramadan we live our lives that is the

ultimate goal of Ramadan may Allah

subhana WA Ta'ala allow us to be amongst

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