Writing to awaken faith, thought, and spirit
The words of Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb (RA), in his luminous Nashihat, echo through centuries. They speak directly to the heart, reminding us that the glitter of this world is temporary, but the light of good deeds, humility, and obedience to the Dai of the time is everlasting.
For many upward-mobile Dawoodi Bohra youth, life today is filled with opportunities and challenges that earlier generations never imagined. Higher education, global careers, financial independence, and digital connectivity open dazzling pathways. But Sayedi Saheb's warning resounds: Do not be deceived by the glitter of duniya. The real preparation is for the aakherat.
In this blog, I will reflect on the message of this Nashihat in today's context - and how it can serve as a compass for young mumineen navigating the complexities of modern life.
THE ILLUSION OF WORLDLY SUCCESS
Sayedi Saheb reminds: the honors, fame, and wealth of this world are fleeting. Death can arrive suddenly, and in that moment, titles, possessions, and social recognition lose their meaning.
For today's youth, success often means a degree from a prestigious university, a lucrative job, or a high-profile business. These achievements are commendable - but we must ask: what happens when life's sudden turn renders them useless?
A LinkedIn profile will not enter the grave.
A luxury car cannot travel with the soul.
Even the most glamorous Instagram feed fades into irrelevance at death.
The only enduring wealth is that of good deeds: namaz prayed with sincerity, a'mal saleh, sadaqah given with humility, khidmat done with devotion, and obedience to Moula (TUS).
PRIDE AND ARROGANCE: A HIDDEN TRAP
Another theme in Nashihat is the danger of pride. Arrogance blinds a person, hardens the heart, and distances one from truth.
In today's world, pride may not always look like a boastful speech. It can be subtle:
A young professional thinking, "I have a better education than most, I don't need traditional guidance."
A successful entrepreneur quietly feels superior to those who earn less.
A youth mocking elders for their simplicity or their lack of "worldly sophistication."
But Sayedi Saheb's wisdom cuts through: arrogance is poisonous, while humility is light. The true jewel is not showing off success, but in bowing one's head in sajda, serving quietly in khidmat, and giving thanks for every barakat.
Imagine a mumin youth earning a high salary abroad, yet never missing namaz, setting aside time to listen to waaz, and doing khidmat of Jamaat. Such humility elevates them in both duniya and aakherat.
REAL WEALTH IS AMAL AND DEEN
Sayedi Saheb reminds us that money, though necessary, is not the true measure of wealth. Real wealth is found in 'amal sālih (righteous actions) and service of deen.
For upward-mobile youth, this is a critical perspective. Financial portfolios can fluctuate, job markets can crash, and even entire industries can collapse. But a single tas-beeh of "Ya Ali, Ya Ali" said with love for Amirul Mumineen (AS), AZHA'RUL Noha wa Aweel on Imam Hussain (SA) and Ah'le Bait (SA) or a drop of sweat shed in Moula's khidmat, carries eternal weight.
A Bohra doctor may cure thousands of patients, but if he also prays that every cure be accepted as humble khidmat of Imam-uz-Zaman (AS), and Aqa Moula (TUS) his worldly skill transforms into ibadat.
A young businesswoman who contributes to masjid construction or waaz arrangements is investing not just in property, but in his/her eternal soul.
In a rapidly changing world, this is the one investment guaranteed to last.
THE URGENCY OF ACTION
The Nashihat carries urgency - do not delay, do not waste time. Many youth believe they can "return" to Deen later, once their careers are settled or families established. But life offers no such guarantees.
A sudden illness can strike at 25.
THE URGENCY OF ACTION
An accident can halt a life at its prime.
The "perfect time" to turn to Deen may never come.
That is why the wise act now. Establish habits of daily doa, Namaz, Quran tilawat, at-tending waaz, giving sadaqah, and serving Moula (TUS). These are not burdens - they are treasures of the soul, to be gathered while life still offers the chance.
THE ROPE OF SALVATION: DAI OF THE AGE
Above all, Sayedi Saheb emphasizes attachment to the Dai. Without the Dai, a soul drifts like a ship without a compass. With the Dai, every worldly effort gains eternal purpose.
In our age, Aqa Moula Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin (TUS) is the living beacon of guidance. For the youth:
When faced with modern confusion - Moula's words bring clarity.
When pursuing ambitions - Moula's doa brings barakat beyond calculation.
When tempted to compromise values - Moula's nazar strengthens resolve.
Many youth testify: after attending an Ashara Mubaraka and Istifadah Ilmiyah or serving in Moula's hazrat, unimaginable doors of opportunity opened in their lives. This is the barakat of silat with Aqa Moula (TUS)
RESONANCE FOR TODAY'S YOUTH
Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's wisdom is not outdated; it is more relevant than ever. For a generation striving in a hyper-competitive, globalized, digital world, the Nashihat of-fers grounding:
Be ambitious - but let ambition serve deen.
Earn wealth - but let the khidmat guide how you spend it.
Gain knowledge - but remember that the highest knowledge is Ma'rifat of Allah through Moula (TUS).
This balance is the secret to true success: shining in duniya's boardrooms, while securing honor in the universe of aakherat.
CONCLUSION
The Nashihat of Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb (RA) is a wake-up call for every Bohra youth: do not be deceived by the temporary glitter of duniya. Invest in what lasts. Live humbly, serve sincerely, and stay attached to Aqa Moula (TUS).
In this path lies the light that no death can extinguish.
Writing to awaken faith, thought, and spirit
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