No people sit in a gathering in which they do not remember Allah, nor send blessings upon their Prophet, except that it will be a cause of regret for them. If Allah wills, He will punish them, and if He wills, He will forgive them.^[1]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Speech Intentions

The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said:  اَفْضَلُ الْعَمَلِ اَلنِّيَّۃُ الصَّادِقَۃُ – The best of deeds is a sincere intention.^[2]

Dear Islamic brothers! Make it a habit to form good intentions before every action, as good intentions can lead one to Paradise. Before listening to the speech, we can make the following good intentions:

1. I will listen to the entire speech to gain Islamic knowledge.

2. I will sit in respectful fashion.

3. I will not be lazy or inattentive during the speech.

4. I will listen with the intention of self-improvement.

5. I will try to convey what I learn to others.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

True slaves and beloveds of Allah Almighty

Shaykh Junayd al-Baghdādīرَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه  explained how he was once sleeping near Shaykh Sirī Saqaṭī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه.

Sayyidunā Sirī Saqaṭī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه awoke him and exclaimed that it felt as though he was just standing before Allah Almighty, and Allah declared to him: