This subject is possibly one of the most misunderstood subject matters within Islam. People have taken it to mean that such an individual is someone who gives up all of his worldly needs and spends his time following the path of mysticism. Living the life of the deviant Soofiyyah.
Listen to this very enlightening lecture by Ustadh Abu Suhailah 'Umar Quinn (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) and you will, in shaa Allah, gain a better understanding with regards to this subject matter.
Further benefits:
During a series of lectures from the seminar entitled, Be in This World as a Stranger, which took place in May 2016. Ustadh Abu Idrees Muhammad (hafidhahulllah Ta'ala) delivers a beautiful series of lectures concerning Zuhd, the statements of the Salaf regarding it and its means of attaining it. It revolves around the ḥadīth of the Prophet (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam), “Be in this world as though you are a stranger or a traveller.” This lecture provides a glimpse into the lives of the Salaf and how they were regarding this word 'zuhd' which means 'to abstain from the luxuries of this dunya and its temptations'. The Messenger of Allah was sent as a Mercy to mankind, a set example through his words, mannerisms and guidance, wherein there is no crookedness, it is the best of guidance. The ʿUlamāʾ have advised us when presented with the Words of the Allah and His Messenger, we should receive it as though we are being addressed directly, and this, in turn, will lead to strength of īmān and a strong connection with Allah. Once this is actualised, it will result in the softening of the hearts. speaks about the meaning of Zuhd (abstinence) drawing from the statements of the Salaf.
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