#SgSohbah: Faith Determines Our Rank

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm

In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan

Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 14th April 2023:

•⁠ ⁠The rank of Sayyidina Abu Bakr Siddiqر is from his unwavering faith in Allah ﷻ. It was he who taught all of Mankind to reply to the ‘Alastu Birabbikum’ question that Allah ﷻ asked Mankind on the Day of Promises. The Prophet ﷺ said that if the weight of the faith of Sayyidina Abu Bakrر was placed on one side of the scale, and that of all of Mankind on the other side, the faith of Sayyidina Abu Bakrر weighs more.

•⁠ ⁠Faith is increased by the companionship of people of faith, so always choose the physical and Spiritual companionship of Saints. Allah ﷻ says: Be with the Truthful ones (Sodiqeen) (9:119).

•⁠ ⁠Faith leaves us, like a white bird hovering over our heads, when we indulge in sinful acts. Death in that state is su’ul khotimah – a bad death.

•⁠ ⁠Many of us forget to seek more Iman and protection from losing our faith, from Allah ﷻ, in our prayers. Making Doa is one way to increase and protect faith. Faith is a priceless gift from Allah ﷻ, the Al-Mukmin.

•⁠ ⁠Faith is further increased by the proof we see and experience when we seek God’s help in facing the trials in our lives. So trials and tests build patience, and patience is half of faith, hence the ultimate goal of these tests & trials is to increase our ranks by increasing faith.

• Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan

14 April 2023 / 23 Ramadan 1444 AH

Reflect and benefit from the complete Sohbah below:

Our beloved Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan reunited with his true love, Allah Almighty, on 11 November 2023. 

May Allah forgive his shortcomings, bestow upon him endless blessings, mercy, and light, and elevate his rank for the sincerity of his efforts and contribution during his lifetime. 

May he be placed among those closest and dearest to Allah Almighty.

Al-Fatiha for Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan.

More on Sayyidina Abu Bakr as-Siddiqر can be found here.

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