ISLAM Prohibit Laziness BUT WHY? by Maulana Syed

Jumah Khutbah:
Combating Laziness in Islam
This briefing document summarises key themes and ideas from a Friday sermon titled "Juma Kutbah & Salat". The sermon focuses on the Islamic perspective on laziness, emphasizing the importance of hard work and diligence in both worldly and religious matters.
Main Themes:
The Sin of Laziness: The sermon condemns laziness as unacceptable in Islam, stating that it harms both one's worldly life (Dunya) and religious life (Deen). It is considered a "killer" that prevents individuals from fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.
"Laziness is something that Islam does not accept from its followers. Laziness means you don’t feel fulfilling your duties on time, you delay, you don’t have the energy actually, you don’t feel the motivation to do something"
Balance between Dunya and Deen: Islam promotes a balanced approach to life, urging Muslims to engage in both worldly pursuits and religious practices. Neglecting either aspect is considered a sin. The sermon encourages Muslims to work diligently in their professions while maintaining a strong commitment to their faith.
"Islam is a practical religion. Islam gives you responsibilities of yourself and other people that lie on your shoulders and you have to fulfill those responsibilities. Otherwise, you will not be considered a good Muslim or a worshiper. Worship doesn’t mean that you just come and sit and do Tasbeeh and Dhikr… and leave the Dunya. Leaving Dunya is a sin in Islam."
Motivation through Purpose and Intention: The sermon highlights the importance of having a clear purpose and intention in all actions, even those that seem purely worldly. By dedicating all efforts to Allah, even mundane tasks become acts of worship and gain spiritual significance.
This provides motivation and helps overcome laziness.
"Do whatever you do, even if things are for Dunya purely, your business totally 100% is about money and wealth, make your intention, do it for the sake of Allah. This will give you good motivation and it makes it a Jihad. Jihad is not just fighting in the battlefield. This is (for) those people who strive who struggle in our ways for us, then we will show them the path."
Practical Steps to Combat Laziness: The sermon offers several practical tips for combating laziness, including:
Time Management: Following the Islamic practice of dividing the day into four portions, dedicating specific times for work, worship, and rest.
Discipline: Performing obligations, particularly prayer, promptly and with full attention.
Seeking Refuge in Allah: Reciting specific Duas and the last two Surahs of the Quran to reduce feelings of boredom and laziness.
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: Eating and sleeping in moderation to maintain energy levels.
Key Quotes:
"Work for your Dunya as you are going to stay here forever, plan in such a way. Don’t say okay, I am planning for 10 years because I’m not going to live more than 10 years. You should have a vision not just for yourself, for your generations to come, for your children and for your progeny…maybe for 100 years, maybe for 1,000 years. Your plan should have a good vision for next generations."
"A person who leaves his Dunya totally for the sake of Deen, he is not from us. Neither the person who…gives up Deen for the sake of Dunya, he is also not from us. None of these two people belong to us. The person who leaves Deen for Dunya or leaves Dunya for Deen, you have to keep them both together with balance and work for them with diligence."
"Life is just two words, two things: your faith, your Iman, and your struggle, your work, your Jihad, your hard work. These two altogether make a life. If you have good faith and you have energy and good motivation to practice your faith with Ihsan and Jihad, that is real life."
Conclusion:
The sermon delivers a powerful message about the importance of combating laziness and striving for excellence in all aspects of life. By adopting a balanced approach, maintaining a clear purpose, and seeking guidance from Allah, Muslims can overcome laziness and lead fulfilling lives that contribute to both their personal well-being and the betterment of society.