Title: “Good People – Bad People, Where do you Fit?”Good People - Bad People, Where Do You fit?
Given By: Faraz Khan
Place: New Brunswick Islamic Center
Written By: Saher Jilani
Summary: In this talk, Br. Faraz explains the distinctive comparison between those people who are virtuous in deen and those who are disobedient to Allah (swt). To increase in measure towards becoming a strong believer, he reminds us that we must be of al-mutaqeen, people of taqwa. Allah (swt) leaves no doubt in His book of guidance so therefore it is our obligation to read and understand the Qur’an. He promises the beautiful reward of the Hereafter.
“Indeed the people of taqwa will be in gardens with rivers, in a position of dignity, near an All Powerful Sovereign.” (Qur'an 54:54)
Br. Faraz summaries the following qualities:
GOOD PEOPLE: Seek forgiveness and mercy of their Lord, take care of the poor, sleep little at night, fear God, receive titles from Allah, are righteous in good deeds, benefit others, are thankful for Allah’s blessings
BAD PEOPLE: Reject Allah, feel that they need to be owed, become disbelievers who do not benefit others but themselves, perform actions displeasing to Allah, are ungrateful, come up with their own titles
This discussion reminds us that only Allah (swt) can truly change what is inside our hearts. Believers need to be in control and act like true believers. Br. Faraz informs us that the quality of our deeds will show up in the Hereafter. Our disposition is not based on lineage, education, home, car, or any dunya concerns. Essentially our true character is based on our sincerity, faith in Allah, sincere actions, and the taqwa in our hearts.
Through this detailed understanding, we can realize where we want to fall on the scale of goodness. He concludes in his profound talk that we have nothing promised to us except that we will be dealt with the hereafter justly.
Br. Faraz summaries the following qualities:
GOOD PEOPLE: Seek forgiveness and mercy of their Lord, take care of the poor, sleep little at night, fear God, receive titles from Allah, are righteous in good deeds, benefit others, are thankful for Allah’s blessings
BAD PEOPLE: Reject Allah, feel that they need to be owed, become disbelievers who do not benefit others but themselves, perform actions displeasing to Allah, are ungrateful, come up with their own titles
This discussion reminds us that only Allah (swt) can truly change what is inside our hearts. Believers need to be in control and act like true believers. Br. Faraz informs us that the quality of our deeds will show up in the Hereafter. Our disposition is not based on lineage, education, home, car, or any dunya concerns. Essentially our true character is based on our sincerity, faith in Allah, sincere actions, and the taqwa in our hearts.
Through this detailed understanding, we can realize where we want to fall on the scale of goodness. He concludes in his profound talk that we have nothing promised to us except that we will be dealt with the hereafter justly.
There are 2 groups of people who live 2 different ways of life…..
The question is - Where Do We Fit?
The question is - Where Do We Fit?
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