Being Lazy and Connecting with the Divine

Question: As Salamu Alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh Sayyidi. What can we do to not be lazy?

Shaykh AI:

B’ism Allah… Alhamdulillah, from the teachings of Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi (QS), to overcome laziness and maintain spiritual motivation, it is advised to engage in consistent spiritual practices. When feeling lazy, it’s important to make a conscious effort to connect with the Divine and seek His assistance.

One of the key practices is to make a sincere connection with the Divine through regular spiritual practices such as wazifa (spiritual practice), namaz (prayer), wudu (ablution), and meditation. By consistently engaging in these practices, one can gradually overcome laziness and develop a stronger spiritual motivation.

Shaykh Nurjan emphasizes the importance of taking it one step at a time. When feeling lazy or demotivated, it’s essential to seek help from the Divine by making a sincere supplication for assistance and a fresh start. By doing so, one can gradually build the momentum needed to overcome laziness and maintain a consistent spiritual routine.

It’s also important to focus on living in the present moment and not dwelling on past regrets or worrying about the future. Instead, make each day a new beginning by setting positive intentions, performing spiritual practices, and expressing gratitude for surviving the day.

Remember, every day is an opportunity to strengthen your connection with the Divine and move closer to spiritual growth. May Allah (ﷻ) grant you the strength and motivation to overcome laziness and continue on the path of spiritual development.

May you be blessed with the strength to overcome laziness and the motivation to excel in your spiritual journey. Ameen.

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