The Hikam with Shaykh Zahir Bacchus 002 – Taking Worldly Means
Dec 19, 2016
Shaykh Zahir Bacchus dives into the tension between worldly attachments and spiritual aspirations. He highlights a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting knowledge over ignorance. The discussion revolves around the significance of intention in navigating life's responsibilities. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their current situations and align their worldly ambitions with their spiritual journeys toward Allah. This blend of practical wisdom and deep spirituality makes for a thought-provoking listen.
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Divine Placement and Desire
- Allah places every person in the worldly means or abstinence according to His will and decree.
- Fighting against being where Allah has placed you is a sign of hidden desire or fall from high spiritual aspirations.
Stay in Your Blessed Livelihood
- Remain in your established livelihood if it provides steady income, supports your dependents, and bears good fruits.
- Avoid abandoning your means as long as Allah grants success and contentment in your work.
Spiritual Security and Abstinence
- Spiritual security in religion includes being free from craving others' possessions while in worldly means.
- Abstinence from means grants purity of heart, good free time, and freedom from social distractions.
