Deception of the World - AbdurRaheem Green

TL;DR

Beware of being deceived by the temporary pleasures of this world and the false sense of immortality it creates. Love and obedience to Allah are essential to attain true happiness and success in the afterlife.

Transcript

for ald We Begin by praising Allah and we thank him and we seek his help and we ask for his forgiveness and we seek Refuge with Allah from the evil of ourselves and from the evil consequence of of our evil actions whomsoever Allah guides there is none to misguide and whomsoever Allah leaves to go astray there is none to guide and I testify that All... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 Love and obedience to Allah are essential for a successful and fulfilling life.
• 🥺 The world is temporary and deceptive, and attachment to it leads to misguided choices and loss in the afterlife.
• 🥺 Innovations in religion are condemned, as they deviate from the teachings of Islam and lead people astray.
• 💱 Differentiating between necessary changes and innovations in religious practices is important to maintain the purity of Islam.

Questions & Answers

Q: Is it wrong to use modern technology like mobile phones and airplanes since they were not present in the time of the Prophet?

No, using modern technology is not considered an innovation in the religious sense. Innovations refer to introducing new practices or beliefs into religion that have no basis in the teachings of Islam.

Q: What is the difference between innovation in religion and advancements in worldly matters?

Innovation in religion refers to introducing new religious practices or beliefs that are not based on the teachings of Islam. Advancements in worldly matters, such as technology and science, are not considered religious innovations as long as they are used within the boundaries set by Islam.

Q: How can we differentiate between necessary changes in religious practices and innovations?

Necessary changes in religious practices are those that are based on the needs and circumstances of the time while still aligning with the core principles of Islam. Innovations, on the other hand, are new practices or beliefs that are introduced without any basis in Islam.

Q: Are there any instances where the Prophet approved of new practices in Islam?

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) only approved of practices that were based on the teachings of Islam and aligned with the Quran and his Sunnah (traditions). He warned against introducing any new practices into the religion without proper evidence from these sources.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Many people live as if the temporary life of this world is the ultimate reality, disregarding the inevitable reality of death.

• Love and obedience to Allah go hand in hand, and true love for Allah can only be demonstrated through following the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

• The world is described as a deceptive and aging woman who invites people to indulge in sins and disobedience to Allah.

• The world and its attractions are temporary and illusory, and those who sell their religion for the sake of worldly gains will eventually regret their choices.