From Cradle to Grave - Shz Taher BS Sabaq Series

The first sabaq (Part 1) in this series is an introduction to the series. In the 12 min video Shz. Taher bhaisaheb begins by discussing what it means to be a Muslim and a Mumin and purpose of our being in this world. He quotes the ayat from the Qur’an: “And We created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, in play” (Surat al-Dukhaan: 38). Syedna al-Mu’ayyad asks the question, “did Allah Ta’ala create the heavens and earth, did He create such a brilliant being with such a tremendous intellect, all of this so that you may live your lives as cattle and sheep? No, the wisdom of the Wise and all-knowing Creator in creating you will not go unfulfilled.” Indeed, there is a greater purpose in creation. In another ayat, the Qur’an proclaims “And I did not create the jinn and mankind except that they may worship Me” (Surat al-Zaariyaat: 56). The Shari’at and the teachings of Mawali Tahereen guide us to lead our lives in worship, and guide us so that by following Shari’at, even our wordly dealings