NASHIHAT OF SAYEDI SADIQ ALI SAHEB: A TIMELESS REMINDER FOR TODAY'S YOUTH

 

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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.

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SAYEDI SADIK ALI SAHEB NASHIHAT

 

DUNIYA NI TU RAGHBAT THI

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(Please excuse my voice rendering and a correction: 'a'nkhon thaki, not a'nsu thaki)

Timeless Warnings for a Modern Soul - Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Wisdom

The wisdom of Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb (RA), remains startlingly relevant-even in a world of smartphones, startups, and success stories. 

His nasihat (counsel) wasn't mere moralizing; it was soul-shaking truth meant to awaken hearts

These verses from Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat remind us of an uncomfortable truth: the world's allure can inflame desire, mislead the heart, and blind us to what truly matters. They depict life's fleeting temptations -passions that burn, sins that stain, and a heart that drifts unless anchored by repentance.

 Such Nashihat is not mere moral instruction; it is a mirror to our inner struggles, written centuries ago, yet speaking directly to the modern soul.

It shows how Fatemi spirituality has always addressed the deepest human conflicts-desire vs. discipline, distraction vs. devotion. 

For many of us who chase success, these lines challenge us to pause: Are we living with purpose, or merely reacting to impulses?

"Look closely at this world-it dazzles with beauty, yet hides poison beneath its charm. 

We get so caught up in daily pursuits, complaints, and comparisons that we forget: this is not the destination, only a passage. Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's words pierce through our illusions-urging us to invest in what truly lasts.

 The mansion of status, the thrill of success, the race to 'keep up'-all of it ends. What remains is where we were headed all along: to our Creator.

This isn't about renouncing ambition-it's about not letting ambition consume you. Success without self-awareness is just another form of slavery.

For a generation chasing opportunities and being unaware of our true selves, these lines are a powerful check: Are we building for a life that ends, or for the life beyond?

Just think !! Think hard!

From the trap of this fleeting world, you will be lowered into the soil, into the grave. Knowing this end, why let your heart be deceived day and night? Why be seduced by sins that offer honey but hide poison?

Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's reminder is sharp and uncomfortably clear: everything you cling to-wealth, recognition, pleasure-will slip away.

 The final reality awaits beneath the earth. For those of us relentlessly pursuing 'more, this verse is not pessimism; it is clarity. It asks: Are we living as if death is certain-or as if it won't come?

Think friends! Think! Think!

There's no denial here, no fear mongering-just reality. Everything you chase will end. What matters is what you carry beyond.

Why does Sayedi Sadik Ali Saheb Nashihat matter more in this fast paced modern world?

These verses are a mirror. They challenge us to align worldly drive with eternal purpose. Sayedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's voice bridges centuries to whisper in our restless ears: "Don't forget where you're headed."

Hope his counsel rings in your heart and you will evolve into an upward mobile successful professional or businessman, but with a real purpose in life.

Dua ni iltemas.

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ALLAH KNOWS

In Hamd & Shukr let me begin this month of Rajab ul Asab, the month in which the zikr and tasbeeh of Ali Moula (SA) takes precedence, by sharing an emotive poem composed by CHAT GPT  5 based on the excerpts on a English translation of The Shining Sermon (خطبة غراء) of Ali Moula (SA)

 In this very first Khutba he vividly describes the all-encompassing knowledge of Allah, Who knows every secret, whisper, thought, movement, and hidden things. 

 ALLAH KNOWS 

 ALLAH knows what whispers hide, What hearts conceal, what eyes let slip. 

 A leaf that falls, a step unheard

 All lies open before His Light His justice surrounds us, His mercy covers us, His knowledge holds the universe. He knows what hearts hide before words are born. He hears the whisper that never reaches an ear. 

He sees the thought that trembles in the mind, The secret that lies beneath layers of silence.

 O soul, what evil can shield you now ? What mask can hide a furrowed brow ? Bow than in humility,before the Knower of All, Before Whose truth, illusions fall.

He knows the summer nests of tiny ants, Hidden in dust and sunlight. He knows the winter homes of the unseen mites, Wrapped in stillness and cold. He hears the faintest footsteps on the earth, And sees the secret place within the innermost sepal Where fruits begin to grow. 

 Every trace of movement, Every tremor of a hand, Every echo carried upon a word, Every quiver of the lips before speech— All are counted, measured, and known. 

 A single leaf that loosens from its branch And drifts through the quiet air— He charts its descent, For nothing escapes His sight. No toil can weary Him. No barrier can ever confine Him. No obstacle can hinder His care For the creation He sustains. 

It His knowledge penetrates the hidden and the known. His reckoning comprehends the vast and the small. His justice surrounds all beings, And His mercy envelops every soul. 

 O heart— Where will you go that He is not? What veil can hide you from the One Whose vision never dims, Whose truth never fails? In humility bow before the Lord of all Knowing, The Keeper of secrets, The Witness of every breath. For in His embrace Lies the only refuge, The only peace, The only truth. 

 Alhamdolillah ! 

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CONTENTMENT

Enjoy the Gujarati song that has resonated with me and has life lesson

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 Contentment and shukr (gratitude) are profound spiritual states that invite us to em-brace the fullness of life as it is the isness of existence.

 True contentment arises not from having everything we desire but from appreciating what we have and recognising that life's unfolding, with its joys and challenges, is part of Divine wisdom.

 Shukr is the practice of acknowledging and giving thanks for Divine blessings, transforming the heart into a vessel of peace. 

 When we accept life's realities without resisting or lamenting, we cultivate inner har-mony. This acceptance is not passive resignation but an active surrender to Divine de-cree, knowing that every moment holds purpose. 

The essence of contentment lies in living with awareness of the present moment, finding joy in simple blessings, and trusting in the Divine plan.

 It teaches us to release the burdens of endless desire and comparison, opening the door to happiness rooted in spiritual fulfillment rather than external circumstances.

 In this light, the Gujarati song celebrates this spirit by encouraging hearts to accept life's flow with gratitude and happiness. 

It is a reminder that embracing contentment and shukr invites a rich, joyful existence of a life lived fully in harmony with Allah's will and the reality before us.

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SAYING OF MOULANA ALI (SA)

The month of Rajab ul Asab -the month of Ali Moula (SA) mubarak mohanna. Alhamdolillah ! 

After a long break I return to my Mind Mints Blog. All these past years had been writing on wordpress blog.

 The link is on my home page wwww.hikmaah.com Hope to once again share my post on this platform InsaAllah. 

  Since past two years have been using Chat GPT for better understanding. 

 والبصير منها متزود والأعمى لها متزود walbasir minha mutazawid wal'aemaa laha mutazawid

 This saying of Moulana Ali (SA) is profound,and deeply philosophical. 

Let us understand it fully. In one of his khutba Moulana Ali ( SA) says : “The sighted gather provisions from it (the world), whereas the blind gather provisions for it.” 

 Here Ali Moula (SA) is contrasting two attitudes towards dunya (the world) — one guided by insight (basirah), the other by heedlessness (ghaflah). 

 2. Meaning & Explanation a) 

The Sighted (Basir – Spiritually Aware) The "sighted" here does not mean simply those who have physical vision, but those whose hearts see the truth. They recognize dunya as a temporary passage, a bridge leading to the Akhirat.

 Their actions are purposeful: they take from dunya only what will benefit them beyond it. They convert dunya’s fleeting moments into lasting deeds — charity, devotion, knowledge, service, good character — which become their provisions (zād) for the Hereafter.

 b) The Blind (Spiritually Veiled) The "blind" are those whose hearts are covered; they live as if dunya is the end, not the means. 

 They gather provisions for dunya itself — hoarding wealth, status, pleasures — investing in what will ultimately perish. 

 Instead of using dunya as a tool, they become its servants and die empty-handed in the Akhirat. 

 3. Hikmat (Wisdom) The saying is an invitation to awaken: “Do not be deceived by the glitter of dunya. Take from it what you need — but take in such a way that it travels with you to eternity.” 

 It highlights purposeful living: Zuhd (detachment) does not mean abandoning dunya, but engaging with it wisely. It’s not about renunciation, but redirection. 

 4. Observation on the Greatness & Beauty of Ali Moula’s Khutba.

This saying is but a glimpse into the magnificent intellect and eloquence of Amirul Mumineen (SA):

 Conciseness: 

In a single line, Ali Moula (SA) contrasts two worldviews and shakes the listener awake.

 Universality: The wisdom is timeless — it applies to 7th century Arabia and to 21st century global society alike. Imagery: The metaphor of sight vs. blindness makes the meaning tangible and unforgettable.

 Transformative Power: His words are not mere philosophy — they are instructions for life, calling us to shift focus from material accumulation to spiritual enrichment.

 Khutba’s Beauty: Every khutba of Ali Moula (SA) carries this dual brilliance — intellectual depth and emotional resonance. 

One feels admonished yet uplifted, warned yet guided with compassion.

 5. Personal Reflection 

 When you read such words of Ali Moula (SA), you feel spiritually jolted — like someone just opened the curtains to let sunlight into a dark room. 

They remind us that life is too precious to spend gathering for dunya. Instead, we must learn to live as travelers, picking just enough from this world to ensure we reach our eternal destination with light hearts and full hands. 

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SPIRITUALITY

When Alexander was leaving for his world conquest, he went to see Diogenes, a great sage, who was lying on a sandy bank of the river and enjoying the morning sunshine.

He asked Alexander : Where are you going and for what ?

Alexander : I am going on a world conquest, I will conquer Asia Minor first.

Diogenes : And what will you do after conquering Asia Minor ?

Alexander : I will then go to conquer India 

Diogenes : And what then ? 

Alexander: I will have to conquer the whole world.

Diogenes : And what then ?

Alexander: Then I will rest and relax.

Hearing this Diogenes laughs out loudly, and addressing his dog who is sitting neare by says: "Listen to what this mad king is saying. The man says that he will rest after he conquers the world. Here we are resting right now, without conquering a single place. Alexander dear, if rest is your ultimate objective, why not join me and my dog right now on this beautiful river bank ? There is enough space here for all of us. I am already resting.Why are you bent on creating so much mayhem and blood shed around the world, just to rest at the end of it all ? You can rest right here and now"

Dear friends does it ring a bell. Who are we fooling but our own self. Just reflect on what you want to achieve in life. Reflect on the all pervading Spirit, which sleeps in the stone, dreams in the animal and wakes up finally in Man. Try to understand it, reflect upon and sure enough you will find joy, sustenance and ever lasting peace.

While on the subject of Spirituality, let me recall the childhood game of spoon and lime race, very popular in school Sports Meet. The one who touched the tape first with lime firmly placed in the spoon won. In real life though we find that people are running blindly at times, focused on reaching first with the spoon firmly in their mouth,( all worldly materialistic possessions ) but when they touch the tape, they find that in their blind dash, some where down the road, they have dropped the lime. 

Friends those who touch the tape, even if they come second or third or tenth for that matter, but with their lime firmly in their spoon, are the winners of this life's race. 

On the Day of Judgement everyone will be gathered together in HIS RADIANT PRESENCE, the rankings will melt, those with lime in their spoon will be considered, and those who ran blindly only with spoon firmly in their mouth and without the lime will for ever regret. 

The lime constitutes VALAYAT of AQA MOULA (TUS) it comprises of all noble deeds as enshrined in our Deen. Reaching out to your relatives and community members in need. I need not elaborate. 

In your mad rush to touch the finishing line of life, and to come out winner, please be focused on 'the lime' that may have fallen down. Reflect inward this Sehrullah, prioratize, and pick up the lime if need be,  and journey to the tape. You will be the ultimate winner.

When one surrenders on its own to the Supreme Power -to the Will of Allah in the larger context, to our Moula (TUS)in the micro context, his Spirituality, will achieve the ultimate flowering, because in this willing surrender is the ultimate salvation. 

If someone forcibly turns you into a means and uses you, you are bound to loose your soul. However, your soul will be fulfilled, if you surrender on your own, and become an instrument in the hands of existence.

The Greek sage Diognes, was once captured by a group of petty traders to enslave him. The traders are baffled when Diognes himself voluteers to be handcuffed. As they take him to the slave market to be sold, he proudly walks ahead of all of them. There is not a trace of fear on his face, while his captors look like captives.

Diogenes mounts on the platform and proclaims : ' What are you looking for ? They are all my slaves, and although they are not in chains yet, they cannot run away from me. HERE IS A MASTER FOR SALE - whosoever can afford a master should bid for him'

There are many savants who on account of their wisdom and spirituality have lived a fearless life, because they have willingly surrendered themsleves to the Will of Allah. Our Fatemi history is enriched with many such incidents of true heroism, the one that readily comes to mind as I write is that of Syedna Kutbuddin Saheed (AQ)

He was chained and bound in the durbar of Auranzeb, but by his fearless utterance of Truth, he made all of them look like minions

' Shere Khuda na sher woh garraya aa kadr..... ' Nashihat of Syedi Sadik Ali Saheb

It was the radiant Spirituality and surrender to the Will of Allah that enslaved Auranzeb, sitting on the throne, and although tied and bowed down in chains, Moulana Kutbuddin Saheed (RA) towered over every one. This is the power of Spirituality and Wisdom

The sheer joy when individual consciousness merges with the Divine Consciousness, it is difficult to say wether the drop merged into the ocean or the ocean merged into the drop.

Friends try to inculcate Spirituality in your daily lives, and feel true ecstacy and joy, that the material world will never be able to offer. Reaching out to the needy fellow mumineen, in what ever way possible etc: there are numerous ways and means of enriching yourself by enriching the lives of others less fortunate than you. 

Become Spiritual to become Free

REPENTANCE - ISTIGFAR

Repentance -Istigfar requires five elements

01. The first and foremost is recognition of one’s sin as sin, which largely depends upon one’s intelligence and moral consciousness. Moral consciousness is formed by adhering to the tenets of deen, imbibing values cherished by our beloved Aqa Moula (TUS)etc: For an intelligent and devout mumineen, a small transgression is a sin, to those who are seeped in materialism, a sinful act in fact, may not be viewed as such. This is a subject, which requires in-depth analysis. In short, recognition of sin as sin- is the first step.

02. Remorse – it is feeling that one should have if he wants to repent. A feeling of regret, despair and anguish, for having failed to maintain one’s moral standard. An intense feeling of being alienated from Allah and His Wali and one’s own spiritual roots, a feeling of having cheated his own self.

03. Desisting from sin – now this is neither a moral or intellectual analysis nor feeling, it is ACTION (‘Just Do it’ is not the only prerogative of NIKE – it should also be a resolve of every mumineen ) How one has to achieve – by changing of the course, by desisting from the pattern of sinful action, to which one has become addicted, a concerted effort has to be made, by consciously suppressing the thoughts and fantasies about the sinful activity. Once that is achieved, to make a firm commitment never to commit the sinful act.

04. Restitution – which means making good or giving compensation from an injury or hurt inflicted by word or action. It is act of making good, as best as one can, for the damage done. If one has stolen, one must return the object or pay compensation. If one has damaged one’s reputation, one must attempt to correct the injury inflicted.

05. Confession requires uttering of specific wrong done personally to the wronged person. In other cases pleading to Allah with true fervor to forgive for the sins committed.

Sinfulness is a very deep rooted malady of human existence, and dealing with it calls upon all our spiritual, intellectual, and moral resources – desisting from sin, is the bedrock of true repentance.
Ref: Article – Repentance and Forgiveness – David R. Bumental

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