The Sole Desire of the Soul (Ruh)

Noble Conduct in Allah’s Love

Speech No: N-300
Event: Al-Hidaya 2023 – Day 3
Place: UK,
Category: English Speeches
Description:
In this heartfelt lecture, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri shares his journey from youthful yearning to an enlightened understanding of divine love. Drawing from his own life and the timeless wisdom of Rumi (R.A), Rabia Basri (R.A) and other Sufi luminaries, he explains how the soul’s deepest desire is to reunite with its Creator. This lecture illuminates the path of constant remembrance, pure devotion and living as a loyal servant of Allah.

What You’ll Discover 🌟

 🔥 A personal quest for Allah’s love Hear how a 15 year old’s burning desire to leave the world taught him the true meaning of devotion.
 📖 Rumi’s reed and the soul’s separation Understand the symbolism of the flute complaining of its separation from its source and why this matters for us.
 🕊 The need for the heart’s eyes and ears Discover why ordinary senses can’t grasp spiritual secrets and how to cultivate inner perception.
 ❤️ Rabia Basri’s twin loves Learn about loving Allah’s love (constant remembrance) and loving Allah Himself (seeing Him in everything).
 🕋 Living in continuous dhikr Practical examples of keeping Allah at the center of daily life without neglecting worldly duties.
 🍃 Purity of intention & breaking habits Why leaving our cultural habits and societal distractions is essential for a sincere quest.
 💭 Beyond heaven and hell Lessons from the young man who laughs at paradise and hell because his only goal is Allah’s pleasure.
 👁 Seeing Allah everywhere A story of a madman who can’t survive without perceiving his Lord and why real lovers are misunderstood.
 🧠 Loyalty vs betrayal A concluding reminder to examine whether we are truly loyal servants of Allah or betraying our covenant.

Event: Al-Hidayah 2023