Every Sinner Must Watch This Before His Death

Summary

This video discusses the severity of belittling sins and the importance of recognizing Allah's constant observation. It emphasizes the need for sincere repentance and the dangers of despair, blaming others, and procrastination. The speaker highlights how one's attitude towards sin, whether seeing it as minor or major, impacts their relationship with Allah. The video encourages viewers to make genuine efforts towards righteousness and to avoid delaying repentance, as Allah's mercy is vast but His warnings are serious. It concludes by urging viewers to strive for their best in their faith and actions.

Takeaways

• 😐 Belittling Sins: The attitude of considering small sins insignificant is offensive to Allah. It suggests a lack of concern for His observation.
• 😞 Sin in Private: Committing sins in private without fear implies that only Allah is watching, which is disrespectful.
• 😔 Sign of Disbelief: Thinking Allah doesn’t see you during sinning indicates disbelief.
• 🤔 Believers' Reaction: Believers feel shame and remember Allah when they commit a sin, rather than worrying about people’s opinions.
• 😟 Sin Magnitude: The more you consider a sin minor, the more major it becomes to Allah. Conversely, recognizing the gravity of your sins makes them minor in Allah’s eyes.
• 😇 Repentance Over Sin: A person should be defined by their repentance, not their sins. Sincere repentance can elevate one’s status.
• 🙏 Turning to Allah: True believers turn back to Allah after sinning, seeking forgiveness and rectifying their actions.
• 🚫 Avoid Despair: Despair is a dangerous attitude, leading one away from repentance and closer to continual sinning.
• 🤝 Dependence on Others: Relying on others to save you or justify your actions is flawed. On the Day of Judgment, no one will come to your aid.
• ⏳ Procrastination: Delaying repentance or religious obligations is dangerous. One should not wait for a “right time” to turn to Allah, as death can come unexpectedly.

Q & A

What is the significance of belittling sins according to the speaker?

Belittling sins is significant because it shows a lack of concern for Allah's observation, reducing His importance in one's life. It implies a disrespectful attitude towards Allah, considering Him the lowest of observers.

How does the attitude towards sin differ between a believer and a wicked person?

A believer treats their sins like a heavy burden, similar to a mountain on their back, while a wicked person considers their sins insignificant, like a fly on their nose that can be easily swatted away.

What is the importance of repentance (Toba) in Islam as highlighted in the script?

Repentance is crucial because it defines a person more than their sins. True repentance involves genuine remorse and turning back to Allah, which can lead to forgiveness and a higher spiritual state.

What lesson can be learned from the example of Prophet Yunus (Jonah) mentioned in the script?

Prophet Yunus is defined by his repentance rather than his sin. Despite his initial mistake, his sincere plea for forgiveness from the belly of a whale exemplifies the power of turning back to Allah and the possibility of redemption.

What are the three warnings given by Allah in the script, and why are they significant?

The three warnings are: 1) Don't despair, 2) No one will help you, and 3) Don't procrastinate. These warnings are significant as they address different attitudes that can lead one away from Allah and emphasize the urgency of repentance and reliance on Allah alone.

How does procrastination affect a person's spiritual life according to the script?

Procrastination leads to missed opportunities for repentance and improvement. It creates a false sense of having ample time, causing one to delay important spiritual actions until it's too late.

What psychological effect does the script mention that occurs at the time of death?

At the time of death, a person experiences flashbacks of their life, reviewing their actions and missed opportunities. This can lead to regret over sins committed and the potential they failed to fulfill.

What is the ultimate question one should ask themselves regarding their efforts in life?

The ultimate question is whether one can say to Allah on the Day of Judgment that they tried their best with every breath, moment of free time, and talent given to them. This self-assessment determines one's sincerity and effort in their devotion.

How does the speaker describe Allah's mercy towards those who make an effort in their faith?

Allah is described as merciful enough to forgive those who make any genuine effort in their faith. Despite one's sins, sincere attempts to improve and seek forgiveness will be met with Allah's mercy and forgiveness.

What is the overarching message of the script regarding sin, repentance, and Allah's observation?

The overarching message is to take sins seriously, repent sincerely, and recognize Allah's constant observation. Belittling sins and delaying repentance can have severe spiritual consequences, but sincere repentance and effort can lead to Allah's forgiveness and mercy.

Outlines

00:00

😇 Understanding the Weight of Sins

This paragraph discusses the significance of not belittling sins and the importance of recognizing Allah's omnipresence. It emphasizes that considering minor sins insignificant can make them major in the eyes of Allah. The attitude towards sinning in private, where one thinks it is just Allah watching, is highlighted as a sign of disbelief. Believers should feel a sense of shame and remorse, remembering Allah when they sin, and should consider their sins seriously. The paragraph contrasts the attitudes of believers and wicked individuals towards their sins and underscores the importance of genuine repentance.

05:02

😟 Warnings Against Despair and Procrastination

This paragraph highlights three major warnings from Allah: not to despair, not to rely on others for salvation, and not to procrastinate in seeking forgiveness. Despair leads to a lack of effort to improve, and on the Day of Judgment, the remorseful will regret not turning to Allah sooner. The text explains how Shaytan manipulates individuals into despair and procrastination, making them feel unworthy of forgiveness or too sinful to change. The paragraph stresses that remorse should drive a person towards Allah, not away, and that procrastination can lead to dire consequences when faced with sudden punishment.

10:04

⏳ The Dangers of Procrastination

This paragraph delves deeper into the consequences of procrastination. It describes how individuals, even at the moment of death, regret not having done better and wish for another chance to prove their faith. The text warns against delaying repentance and emphasizes the urgency of making sincere efforts to follow Allah's guidance. It portrays the mental anguish of a person reviewing their life in their dying moments, realizing the wasted potential and missed opportunities to do good. The final message is a call to strive to do one's best in life and not to fall into the trap of thinking there's always more time.

Keywords

💡Belittling Sins

Belittling sins refers to the act of considering minor sins as insignificant or unimportant. In the video, it is emphasized that the attitude towards minor sins can be offensive to Allah, as it implies reducing Allah to the lowest of observers. The script explains that treating sins lightly can lead to them being viewed as major in the eyes of Allah.

💡Toba (Repentance)

Toba, or repentance, is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah for one's sins. The video highlights the difference between being defined by one's sins versus being defined by one's repentance. It is emphasized that genuine repentance, accompanied by a sense of shame and the recognition of Allah's authority, is crucial for forgiveness.

💡Despair

Despair refers to losing hope in Allah's mercy and forgiveness. The video warns against this attitude, stating that it is a significant spiritual disease. Despairing leads to a lack of motivation to repent and improve one's actions. The script describes how despair can prevent a person from turning back to Allah and striving to be better.

💡Procrastination

Procrastination in the context of the video refers to delaying repentance and righteous actions, assuming there is always more time. The video warns that this attitude can lead to a person never truly reforming, as they keep postponing their commitment to Allah. It is highlighted that this mindset can result in regret when facing the consequences in the hereafter.

💡Remorse

Remorse is the feeling of deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed. In the video, it is discussed how remorse can be positive if it leads to repentance and turning back to Allah. However, if it leads to despair and further distance from Allah, it becomes harmful. The script emphasizes the importance of channeling remorse towards seeking forgiveness and improving one's actions.

💡Shaytan (Satan)

Shaytan, or Satan, represents the entity that leads humans astray from the path of righteousness. The video describes how Shaytan influences people to commit sins by initially minimizing the severity of the sin and then causing despair after the sin is committed. Shaytan's tactics include making people procrastinate and lose hope in Allah's mercy.

💡Dependence on Others

Dependence on others refers to relying on other people to aid or rescue one from their shortcomings instead of taking personal responsibility. The video discusses how some individuals blame others for their failures and expect them to help in times of trouble. On the Day of Judgment, such dependence will not help, as everyone will be accountable for their own deeds.

💡Day of Judgment

The Day of Judgment is the Islamic belief in a final day where every individual's deeds will be evaluated by Allah. The video describes scenes of regret and despair experienced by those who neglected their duties and procrastinated repentance. It is a central theme in the script, highlighting the urgency of sincere repentance and righteous actions before it's too late.

💡Faculties Given by Allah

The faculties given by Allah refer to the abilities and resources bestowed upon humans by God. The video mentions how committing sins using these faculties, such as sight and sustenance, is a grave disrespect to Allah. Recognizing and using these gifts responsibly is emphasized as part of being a mindful and repentant believer.

💡Genuine Sense of Shame

A genuine sense of shame involves feeling truly remorseful and regretful for one's sins in the presence of Allah. The video contrasts this with the attitude of committing sins without concern, highlighting that true repentance comes from recognizing the gravity of disobeying Allah. This sense of shame is necessary for sincere Toba.

Highlights

The attitude you have towards committing small sins is offensive to Allah because it shows a lack of concern for His observation.

Reducing Allah to the lowest of your observers when committing sins in private reflects a major misunderstanding of His omnipresence.

Believers remember Allah when they commit sins, feeling shame and remorse, unlike those who worry about being caught by others.

The more minor you consider your sin, the more major it becomes to Allah; conversely, the more major you consider your sin, the more minor it becomes to Allah.

Genuine repentance, characterized by a sense of shame and recognition of wrongdoing, is crucial in seeking Allah's forgiveness.

A believer treats their sins like a burdening mountain, while a wicked person treats them like a fly to be swatted away.

There is a distinction between being defined by one's sins and being defined by one's repentance.

Prophet Yunus (Jonah) is an example of someone defined by his repentance rather than his sin, highlighting the power of sincere repentance.

Despair, blaming others, and procrastination are three major spiritual diseases that hinder a person's relationship with Allah.

On the Day of Judgment, those who despaired in this life will feel compounded remorse.

Dependence on others for spiritual success and failure to take personal responsibility is a dangerous mindset.

Procrastination in turning back to Allah can lead to ultimate regret when faced with the reality of the Hereafter.

Even in their final moments, people will reflect on their lives, remembering both their sins and missed opportunities to do good.

On the Day of Judgment, one needs to be able to tell Allah that they genuinely tried their best with the resources and opportunities given.

Allah is merciful and will forgive those who make any sincere effort to seek His forgiveness, no matter the severity of their sins.

Transcripts

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platforms belittling sins the attitude

that you have with that small sin that

is offensive to Allah subhah waala that

you have reduced Allah subhanahu wa tala

to the lowest of your observers imagine

if you were you know the attitude that

you have when you commit a sin in

private for example and you're not

worried cuz no one else is catching you

or watching you the attitude IM you know

really what you're saying when you're

willing to commit that sin over and over

again oh it's just Allah watching me

right now alhamdulillah it's just God no

one else it's just Allah and Abu J said

if you think Allah doesn't see you

that's a sign of disbelief if you see

that Allah is watching you when you're

committing your sins why did you reduce

Allah subhana tala to the lowest of your

observers and Allah says about the

believer the Believers whenever they

commit a sin something shame in its

nature they remember Allah subhanahu wa

tala that's who comes to mind not oh man

people are going to find out and say

this about me now that's not what comes

to their mind those are secondary things

but it's oh how could I do this in front

of Allah subhana using the the the

faculties that Allah subhana wa tala has

given to me while Allah was watching me

in a land that belongs to Allah subhana

tala sustaining myself with the

sustenance of Allah subhana tala knowing

that I'm going to meet Allah subhana wa

tala again and have to explain myself

about this

how could I do

that he sums it up he says as for the

sin the more that you consider it little

the more it becomes big to Allah subhana

wa tala it becomes to Allah it becomes a

major sin to Allah the more minor you

consider it the more major it becomes to

Allah subhana wa tala the more major you

consider your sin the more minor and

insignificant becomes to Allah subhana

wa tala Allah won't mind no matter what

you've done as long as you're

recognizing who you're seeking

forgiveness from as long as you feel a

general a genuine sense of shame I

disobeyed Allah my Creator my sustainer

and I still disobeyed him

and he described that it's like a man he

said the believer is like someone who

treats his sins like a mountain on his

back that's overburdening him

whereas says the wicked person the F

considers his sins like a fly on his

nose just swatted out the way I don't

care so you should never reduce Allah

subhah wa taala in your sight because

you're only reducing yourself so Allah

subhanahu wa ta'ala wants us to take our

sins seriously but you know there's a

difference between someone who's defined

by his sin and someone who's defined by

his Toba his repentance I'll give you an

example does anybody care about the

thousands of years of worship he had

before he committed that sin no because

he allowed that sin to Define

him he

despaired he distanced himself from

Allah subhana tala he's defined by his

he's defined by his pride he's defined

by his sin because when he came to the

recognition that he disobeyed Allah

subhana wa tala he didn't turn back to

Allah he turned away from Allah subhana

wa taala rendering those thousands of

years of worship absolutely worthless

whereas you take people that have done

things far worse than that far worse

than what committed at that moment I

mean obviously he's got a lot of that

he's done since then but far worse than

what he did at that moment and you look

at a person like yunas is yunas defined

by his sin or is he defined by his

repentance he's defined by his Toba oh

Allah I messed up I'm calling upon you

from a place no one has ever called you

from before I'm calling you from the

stomach of a whale I'm not despairing

I'm not giving up on you oh Allah says

to Allah

an expression of Allah's Perfection and

an expression of his own imperfection I

Wrong myself what does Allah say Allah

chose

him and made him from the righteous he

was better off than he was before that

why because his repentance Allah then

says turn back to your lord and submit

yourself to

him see it's a threat that's why we

don't read the next ayat we read the

nice ones the next one's a threat before

the punishment comes comes to

you and then no one is going to help you

then no one's going to come to your Aid

at that

point and follow the guidance don't try

to make don't try to find loopholes look

you want to make Toba make Toba

sincerely don't condition your Toba

don't try to find ways out of your Toba

follow the guidance as it comes from

Allah subhana tala and his messenger

Sall alaihi wasallam

before the punishment comes to you

suddenly you won't even feel it coming

now Allah has mentioned here three

different diseases Allah is giving you

three warnings here in this life and the

worst of them is certainly despair

because that's shaan a person who's just

given up and doesn't care anymore Allah

gives you three warnings here the first

warning don't despair the second warning

no one's going to help you the third

warning don't procrastinate

and then Allah subhana then fast

forwards to the scene of the day of

judgment a person Allah warned you not

to despair but the person who didn't

heed that warning and still despaired

anyway and didn't come close to Allah

subhana T what are they saying on the

day of judgment remorse how could I do

that I messed up I know I messed up I

remember the sins that I used to commit

I remember being amongst those who used

to mock I remember that I'm not denying

anything he's despairing on the day of

judgment too his attitude hasn't changed

it's just compounded on the day of

judgment an attitude of Despair an

attitude of I know I'm messing up but

I'm not doing anything about it because

I'm I can't get any better how I I've

messed up too much and on the day of

judgment that person is still despairing

remorse n is good regret is good when it

turns you to Allah subhana tala remorse

is bad when it turns you away from Allah

subana tala and on the day of judgment

I'm not denying anything but I didn't do

anything about it despaired from Allah

every time I thought about getting

better Shan came to me and reminded me

about how messed up of a person I am so

a person comes and says I can't wear

hijab I don't pray I can't fast I don't

pray I can't pray I don't fast I can't

go to Haj I have Haram money Shan gets

you thinking backwards not forward not

well you know what so that my fast can

be acceptable let me make sure my Salah

is good too so that my HJ can be

accepted let me get rid of the Haram

stuff too Shan always gets you this way

he wants you to fall back he tells you

before you commit a sin Allah is going

to forgive you don't worry about it

after you commit a sin how could you do

that what a horrible person you are no

hope and on the day of judgment that

person is still beating himself up what

was the second warning no one is going

to come to your Aid you know how there

are some people that are just so used to

other people coming to their aid like I

mess up it's all right this guy's going

to pick me up she's going to get my back

right well everybody else is committing

this wrong so there must not be anything

wrong with it everybody else is doing it

right so there's there's nothing wrong

with it you know I'm just going with the

flow I'm going with status quo a person

of no character a person who does not

stand out a person who doesn't question

their environment doesn't question their

culture does because everyone else is

doing it a person that is a sheep by

nature and not a shepher a person that

is a follower by nature and not a leader

a person that is weak by nature and not

strong and Allah says on the day of

judgment same personalities the weak

people are still running to those that

were prideful on this world and saying

get us away out of here because you've

become so dependent on other people

you've become so dependent on on on you

know You' become so complacent that well

this person could do this this person

could do that this person will come to

my Aid you blame other people when you

fail and you look to other people to

rescue you whenever you're failing your

dependence and what's that person saying

on the day of judgment or that person

says if Allah would have guided me I'm

not recognizing I messed up if Allah

would have guided

me I would have been from those who are

Ware those who are righteous I would

have been from the Believers I would

have been good if Allah would have

guided me cuz who are you going to blame

now and that's Shan too all of these are

a manifestation of shanan blames

Allah because you led me astray I'm

going to lead all of them astray too he

blames Allah subhanahu wa'ta'ala and

then the third thing procrastination all

right so you've got the first guy that

despairs you've got the second person

that blames others for their failure and

depends upon others for their success

and you've got the third person who

Allah subhana wa tala is saying whenever

they see the punishment when punishments

right in front of their face hellfires

right there if Allah gives me another

chance not only am I going to be a

believer I'm not just going to be an

average Muslim I will be from the I'll

be a person of I'll be a person who

excels I'll be a person who worships

Allah as if I could see him why because

some people need to see to

believe Allah says before comes to you

punishment will snatch you you won't

even see it coming waits he knows his

capabilities I know what I'm capable of

doing but I've got time I'm still young

I've got time I've got time everything

will be okay I've still got my whole

life ahead of me after college I'll get

serious I'll get married and I'll get

serious after this I'll get serious and

you know what after you get married

you'll say after I get my business taken

care of I'll get serious

after I get my kids I'll get serious

I'll get serious I'll get serious that

person will not wake up until they see

Hellfire in front of them and they won't

even deny their abilities they'll say oh

Allah if you give if I have another

chance I'm not just going to be a Muslim

I'll be a I'll be a m I'll be an amazing

Muslim I'll be I'll do amazing things

right I'll be you know going all over

the world doing things for the sake of

Allah subhana I'll dedicate my life

don't be that person who procrastinates

cuz you know that person even as you're

dying

that person

says oh Allah take me back you know the

they say that this Ayah is actually

talking about a person as he's departing

you're not even dead yet and you're

saying take me back take me back so I

can do good with that which I have left

behind it was just one word and your

death came to you didn't Allah warn you

didn't Allah tell you it would come to

you quick and you wouldn't have a chance

and I end with this Allah subhana tala

talking about that person because that's

where I think many people fall into that

disease of procrastination that disease

of well you know I've got time as a

person is dying they start to review

their lives you know I was listening to

a psychologist they said that in your

dying moments in 20 seconds you have the

your mind has the capability of

reviewing 80 years in 20 seconds a

person starts to go through flashbacks

flashback after flashback after

flashback after flashback after

flashback and you will know two things

you'll start to remember all the times

you disobeyed Allah and you said I've

got time everybody else is doing it or I

I have no Hope anyway you'll start to

remember all of those sins that you

committed but you know what else you'll

remember what you left behind your

potential what you were capable of doing

the time that you wasted the moments

that you had a chance to put it forward

to put your best foot forward but you

didn't the moments of your youth the

moments of your health the moments of

your free time the moments of your of

your of your financial stability the

moments of your life that you had a

chance but you didn't do your best and

seriously if this question doesn't

bother you on the day of judgment I'm

going to ask you this question and it's

a question that you need to ask yourself

when you stand before Allah subhanahu wa

taala on the day of judgment will you be

able to say to Allah I tried my best I

gave it my all I tried with every breath

that you gave me with every moment of

free time that you gave me with every

talent that you gave me with every

moment of Health I did my best oh Allah

I tried if you can say that to

Allah you're good alhamdulillah and so

Allah subhana tala is merciful enough

that if we made any effort whatsoever

he'll forgive us he will show Mercy to

us no matter how disgusting the

transgressions could be but at the same

time you've got to be able to say to

Allah subhana tala I tried and we have a

Lord that is so merciful that he will

say okay don't worry about it that he

will cover up your sins for you how

awesome is Allah subhana wa taala and

how deserving is a lot of our best

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