A Closing Reflection

Man can deceive everyone but not Allah.

The past is gone and the future is uncertain, so focus on today and what needs to be done now. If you work righteously aligning with the principles of the universe today, your future will be good. Learn what your past has taught you but there is no benefit in dwelling on it and regretting your faults and others' misbehaviours. The future is unknown; make the present count, and your future will be better. Invest in shaping a better future now.

The world is a place of afflictions and struggles, the life we are spending here can end anytime or can be made eternal. Those who annihilate themselves in Divine love, attain eternal life while the rest are mortal.

When someone dies, he loses all of his possessions in the blink of an eye. His home, family, children, relatives no more remain his own. He is simply covered with a shroud and buried in the grave. This happens to everyone after death. If the same state is acquired before physical death as the Holy Prophet said, "Die before death," then it leads a person to the station of Divine union.

A spiritual state is temporary while a spiritual station is permanent. A seeker is passed through a spiritual state so he could understand that a certain spiritual station is attainable and therefore strives for it.

Angel Gabriel is called Rasool (the messenger) because he brought messages from Allah.

All Prophets received revelations through Angel Gabriel. However, Prophet Mohammad is the only Prophet who received revelations in three ways: 1- Revelations descended directly to his inward, 2- Angel Gabriel brought revelations to him, 3- Allah Almighty directly communicated with him.

A person should be made to understand things in such a way that his self-esteem does not get hurt.

Allah is not cruel; man is cruel towards himself. He digs his own pitfalls and when falls inevitably into them, he blames Allah. He forgets his own actions and disobediences. He chooses the wrong path himself but recognizes his mistakes only when the repercussions unfold and cause him misery. Yet, Allah the most Merciful still calls out, "Come back to Me." Blessed indeed are those who heed to this Divine call and get righteous guidance.

The biggest symbol of Allah's wrath is that the inward of an individual is deprived of His love. When Allah is displeased with someone, He divests his inward from faith.

Whenever Sultan Bahoo gives an impression (naqsh) in his books, he writes in its corners 'contemplation, ilm-e-dawat, concentration and authority'. Among these four, authority is the highest station but in Faqr it is not considered an exalted rank. If it was so then Husayn ibn Ali would have used it in Karbala or Ali ibn Abi Talib and Umar ibn Khattab against their rivals. In Faqr, the exalted station is surrender and submission to the Divine will, that is to move beyond authority and power. With power at one hand and the will of Allah on the other, a seeker must choose.

Death is inevitable. However, it is better to die after fulfilling the purpose of life (which is Divine recognition), ensuring success in the court of Allah.

Life is shaped by actions, not just verbosity. Even thugs and imposters know the art of verbosity. If you are truly seeking Allah then demonstrate it through your deeds.

The seeker gets two trains of thoughts simultaneously. The thought that firmly embeds in the inward and does not fade away despite attempting to dispel, it signifies a Divine message.

The more you keep Allah's secrets, the more Allah bestows you with His secrets.

The early part of the Prophet's life is for the training of the chosen ones, while the later part is for the guidance of the masses.

To reach the Divine Reality, self-negation is essential.

One should always stay optimistic in Allah's court. Allah responds to man as man perceives Him.

Allah bestows limitlessly so why have calculations with Him? Those who contribute in the way of Allah without calculating, are blessed boundlessly by Him. While those who meticulously calculate their contributions are blessed in a measured manner as well.

When Allah accepts someone in His court, He bestows three blessings upon him: ardent Divine love, generosity and humility like that of earth.

The mother language directly affects the heart and leaves strong impact on a person.

Man is not capable enough to attain Divine proximity but the one whom Allah chooses, He pulls him towards Himself regardless of his sins and impurities.

Allah is the most Generous. He bestows blessings upon everyone in the world. Whoever spends in His way, Allah returns him by multiplying it many times, whether he realizes it or not.

Remember! The Divine Trust is not represented by a turban (that the spiritual guide grants to his successor). The Trust is transferred inwardly and secretly but the turban is adorned outwardly on the head.

In Sufism, shawq or 'yearning' refers to the extreme desire for the Divine Essence that keeps on increasing. In the path of Divine love, yearning is the greatest thing that makes the seeker crazy for the Beloved. It is a precursor to Divine love. Whoever does not yearn for the Beloved, achieves nothing.

Allah is closer to a person than his jugular vein, yet until he cherishes His partners in the inward, Divine Essence does not manifest there. Allah is the One and Only, He never tolerates partners.

If daily recitals were a source of wealth, the spiritualists and mullahs would have been among the wealthiest individuals.

Engaging in rigorous incantations of wrathful Divine names only worsens a person's condition. Spiritualists attempt to control supernatural entities through such practices and seek assistance from them to address people's issues ranging from marriages, childbirth, business, domestic disputes and even predicting lottery and prize bond numbers. This is infidelity and polytheism. They face dire consequences in the end. As these practitioners age, they find it increasingly difficult to maintain their rituals, which are food for the supernatural beings. Consequently, they often suffer horrific diseases and troubles in their later years.

Remember, time is passing and with each fleeting moment, the book of your life is being written. This book is penned by none other than you...With every turning page, your life is turning. With every sunrise, as the new page is flipped, your days dwindle, each one bringing you closer to the final chapter....And then comes a day when you reach the last page of your book....As you close your eyes for the last time, the book of your life is sealed and the narrative you authored is preserved....Have you ever paused to contemplate the words you are etching onto these pages? What are you inscribing each day as the pages are flipping? Whether you are aware of it or not, you are weaving the tale and pouring your essence into the creation of this book. Within it, you're jotting down everything you think, see, hear, desire, do, and make others do. Every stroke of the pen is your own in this book, no one else can alter the course of your story. None has the access to make changes in it. You alone bear the weight of this narrative. Think about it! One day, this book will be in your hands, and Allah, the Sovereign, the Dominant, will ask you, "Read your record. You alone are sufficient this day to take account of yourself." (17:14) Let's make our books comprehensive and transform our passive existence into one with purpose and infuse life into our soulless worships and devotions. Let's ascend to the highest echelons of creation by attaining the gnosis and recognition of Allah Almighty.