The Attributes of ‘Ibad ur Rahman’ (The Faithful Slaves of Allah) | Hafiz Taha Abdullah
Channel: Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay
Date: 10/06/2022

Hafiz Taha Abdullah gives a Khutbah giving comforting spiritual insights about characteristics of a special group of true believers who are committed to seeking Allah’s pleasure and priorities are in following the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).  

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In Surah Al-Furqan, Allah describes Ebad ur Rahman as having eight qualities:    

- “And the (faithful) slaves of the Most Gracious (Allah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and sedateness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness.” (Quran, 25:63). They are humble, never retaliate with bad language, and ignore or forgive their opponents. 
- “And those who spend the night in worship of their Lord, prostrate and standing.” (Quran, 25:64).  Ibn Abbas (RA) said, “Whoever prayers two Rak’at or more after the Isha (night) prayer, will considered like those mentioned in this verse.” (Tafseer Al-Qurtubi).  They are diligent in their night prayer for the night prayer is one of the most beloved acts to Allah 
- “And those who say, ‘Our Lord! Avert from us the torment of Hell.  Verily, its torment is ever an inseparable, permanent punishment” (Quran, 25:65)  They constantly seek refuge in Allah from the torment of hell.  
- "And those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor niggardly, but hold a medium (way) between those (extremes)” (Quran, 25:67) They are moderate in their spending. They do not spend recklessly and extravagantly on that which will neither benefit them in the dunya nor for the akhira. Instead, they spend wisely and sufficiently without being miserly.  
- “And those who invoke not any other ilah (god) along with Allah, nor kill such person as Allah has forbidden, except for just cause, nor commit illegal sexual intercourse – and whoever does this, shall receive the punishment.” (Quran, 25:68)  They worships Allah alone for the greatest wrongdoing of all is to associate partners with Allah the All-Mighty, nor do they have unlawful sexual relations.
- “And those who do not bear witness to falsehood, and if they pass by some evil play or evil talk, they pass by it with dignity.” (Quran, 25:72) The believers do not participate in useless conversations or gatherings. 
- “And those who, when they are reminded of the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of their Lord, fall not deaf and blind thereat.” (Quran, 25:73) They listen attentively to the words of Allah, and they carry out the good actions that they learn. 
- “And those who say, ‘Our Lord! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring the comfort of our eyes and make us leaders of the Muttaqun (the pious).” (Quran, 25:74)  They make du’a for good spouses and offspring so as to leave behind a legacy. 

In Surah Al-Furqan, God says in the Qur'an:

63. And the slaves of the Most Beneficent (Allah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and sedateness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness.
64. And those who spend the night before their Lord, prostrate and standing.
65. And those who say: “Our Lord! Avert from us the torment of Hell. Verily! Its torment is ever an inseparable, permanent punishment.”

In verse 55 of Surah Al-Qasas, God says in the Qur'an:

“And when they hear something vain and absurd they turn away from it, saying, `Our deeds are for us and your deeds are for you: peace be to you: we have nothing to do with the ignorant’.”

This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on June 10, 2022.

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