From the benefits discussed:
Dhikr is something that takes over your entire life
Dhikr removes sadness, distress, grief and anxiety during the cycle of life’s ups/downs
The mention of Allāh facilitates the best of this brief life
The mention of Allāh keeps the Shayṭān away from you
The people who mention Allāh the most are the forerunners in getting nearer to Allāh
Those who the Messenger (ﷺ) loved, he guided them to the dhikr of Allāh
The mention of Allāh is a simple and easy affair
The mention of Allāh are seeds that plant in the beautiful fertile soil of paradise
Allāh himself makes…
Points of benefit from the sermon:
Understand qadr (decree), do not be jealous of others because Allāh has not willed for you something
Make duʿā (supplication), ask Allāh for goodness instead of hating others for what you desire
Do not be like those who are haughty, looking down their noses at the aʿjam (non-Arab), simply because he doesn’t speak Arabic
Allāh does not love the arrogant boastful character
The Prophet (ṣallāllahu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) was humble, gracious and accomodating
Look to the life of Shaykh Ibn al-ʿUthaymīn, his character and graciousness, fleeing from pr…
