WHEN YOU WANT SOMETHING VERY BAD, THIS IS HOW ALLAH WILL GIVE IT TO YOU

Summary

The speaker emphasizes the importance of constantly asking Allah for mercy and making dua (prayers) for others. When one prays for someone else, angels pray for them in return, encouraging selflessness. The speaker highlights how Prophet Ibrahim prayed for his entire city, which continues to benefit from peace and blessings. The importance of balancing prayers for worldly needs with those for the Hereafter is discussed, along with removing hatred, avoiding oppression, and seeking forgiveness. The speaker also encourages making dua in times of difficulty and asking for protection from harm and wrongdoing.

Takeaways

• 🙏 It is important to ask for Allah's goodness and mercy at all times, and to make Dua for others, not just for ourselves.
• 👼 When you make Dua for someone else, the angels pray for you to receive even better blessings.
• 🤲 Making Dua for others, even if they don't know you, is highly encouraged and more likely to be accepted by Allah.
• 🌍 Dua should balance requests for worldly benefits and for success in the Hereafter, with a greater focus on the eternal life.
• 💓 It is important to ask Allah to remove hatred from our hearts, especially towards other believers.
• 🕊️ Making Dua for peace and goodness for the community is powerful, as shown by the example of Prophet Ibrahim.
• ⚖️ In times of difficulty, Dua should be made for Allah to judge between us and others, especially when we feel wronged.
• 🚫 Dua should be made to protect oneself from both oppression and being an oppressor.
• 🏞️ Asking Allah to remove us from a bad environment and to place us in a better one is important for maintaining faith.
• 💖 Making Dua for forgiveness of sins and for mercy from Allah is crucial, especially as mentioned in the Quran.

Q & A

Why is it important to ask for Allah's goodness and mercy at all times?

It is important to ask for Allah's goodness and mercy at all times because doing so ensures that we are constantly seeking His favor and protection in all aspects of our lives.

What is the benefit of making Dua for others according to the speaker?

When we make Dua for others, the angels pray for us, asking Allah to grant us even better than what we requested for others.

Why should we not be selfish in our Duas?

We should not be selfish in our Duas because praying for others brings blessings upon ourselves, and it reflects the selfless and communal nature of Islam.

What example does the speaker provide of a powerful Dua made for others?

The speaker provides the example of Prophet Ibrahim, who made a Dua for the entire city, asking Allah to bless it with peace, stability, and abundant produce.

Why is it significant to make Dua after performing good deeds?

It is significant to make Dua after performing good deeds because it shows that we seek Allah’s acceptance of our actions and recognize that success in our deeds ultimately depends on His approval.

What ratio does the speaker suggest for making Duas related to this world and the Hereafter?

The speaker suggests that two-thirds of our Dua should be connected to the Hereafter, and one-third to the worldly life, based on the balanced approach taught in the Quran.

Why should we ask Allah to remove hatred from our hearts?

We should ask Allah to remove hatred from our hearts because harboring ill feelings against fellow believers is considered a spiritual sickness, and purity of heart is essential for unity and faith.

What Dua does the speaker recommend during times of difficulty and oppression?

During times of difficulty and oppression, the speaker recommends making Dua for Allah to be the judge between us and those who wrong us, asking for His justice and guidance.

Why is it important to ask Allah for protection from both oppressing others and being oppressed?

It is important to ask for protection from both oppressing others and being oppressed because being just and avoiding harm to others is central to Islamic ethics, and oppressors are warned that they may face similar harm.

What powerful Duas from Surah Al-Baqarah does the speaker emphasize?

The speaker emphasizes the Duas from Surah Al-Baqarah that ask for forgiveness, mercy, and protection from burdens too difficult to bear, highlighting the importance of seeking Allah’s help and protection.