Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) while addressing a group of students once mentioned:
O students of Deen, recognize your lofty position and status in Deen. The knowledge of Deen which Allah Ta’ala has blessed you with is such that all the treasures of this world put together cannot equal it in value. No person possesses the true knowledge of your worth besides Allah Ta’ala. In regard to the knowledge of Deen and its imparting, you are the representatives of the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam). Therefore you should emulate the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam) in your conduct and approach. The approach the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam) had adopted when propagating Deen was that they informed the people that we do not desire any worldly remuneration from you, rather we only hope for reward from Allah Ta’ala. When doing the work of Deen, detach your heart from the wealth of the world and place your complete reliance and trust upon Allah Ta’ala. Serve the creation of Allah Ta’ala with utmost humility. In this way, you will fulfil the haqq of servitude (i.e. being a true servant of Allah Ta’ala). (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg.106)
