Title: "The People of God" The People of God Given By: Faraz Khan
Place: New York University
Written By: Saher Jilani
Summary: In this talk, Br. Faraz mentions the exceptional qualities of those individuals who are referred to as Awliya Allah, or the People of God. He explains that the noblest people in the eyes of God are those who fear Him and are most pious.
“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things). ~ Qur’an (13:49)
Br. Faraz discusses the lives of 5 distinct individuals who were leading examples of Awliya Allah. They include:
1. Fatima bint Abdullah
2. Ahmed Zarruq
3. Fudail bin 'Iya
4. Bashr al-Hafi
5. Jigar Muradabadi
The characteristics that stood amongst these people were that they possessed a strong level of iman and taqwa in their hearts. They had acquired patience during times of serious affliction & hardship in their lives. Therefore, by putting their complete trust in God they overcame difficult struggles which in turn enabled them to become strong believers in Allah (swt). The inspiring stories that Br. Faraz shared clearly showed how these people turned their lives around and attained success. I felt that each story thoroughly explained the true manifestation of one’s complete submission to Allah (swt).
Br. Faraz explains that the closeness a person has with Allah is not like material closeness that can be understood by reason. Rather one’s relationship with Allah is only found in the heart and cannot be measured. This particular topic encourages us to strive towards increasing our faith and continue to keep the remembrance of Allah in our lives. It is our goal to become people of God and understand and implement the teachings of Qur’an and sunnah. By carefully studying the stories mentioned in this talk, one can clearly understand the true devotion of being awliya Allah.
Insha'Allah may Allah (swt) enrich our hearts with iman and taqwa and give us the guidance and strength towards becoming His people - Ameen.
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