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- More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers a sermon giving
comforting practical and spiritual insights.
- Complete talk: https://youtu.be/CbUCz1QPQdg
- More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
While the path to becoming a Wali involves striving for
closeness to
Allah, it requires consistent effort, dedication, and a
strong spiritual
connection. It's not a simple achievement but a journey
of
purification, obedience, and seeking Allah's pleasure.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
What is a Wali?
A Wali, or "friend of God," is a person recognized as
being close to
Allah, marked by divine favor and a strong spiritual
connection.
They are characterized by their dedication to worship,
obedience, and
avoidance of sin.
The term "Wali" is often used to describe saints or pious
individuals
within Islamic traditions.
How to Become a Wali (Striving for Closeness to Allah):
Fulfilling Obligations:
Prioritize and diligently fulfill the core religious
duties
(praying, fasting, etc.) as commanded by Allah.
Extra Deeds (Nawafil):
Engage in voluntary acts of worship and good deeds beyond
what is
obligatory, seeking to deepen the bond with Allah.
Love for Allah:
Strive to cultivate a deep love for Allah, making His
pleasure the
primary driving force in life.
Seeking Allah's Guidance:
Continuously seek Allah's guidance through prayer,
reflection, and
learning from religious scholars.
Purification and Remembrance:
Work towards purifying the heart and soul, and engage in
constant
remembrance of Allah (zikr).
Company of the Pious:
Seek the company of those with a strong spiritual
connection to Allah,
learning from their example.
Gratitude:
Be thankful for Allah's blessings and bounties.
In essence, becoming a Wali is a lifelong journey of
striving for
spiritual excellence, not a quick or easy process. It
requires
unwavering dedication to pleasing Allah and a constant
pursuit of
spiritual growth.
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of the most well-known
and respected
community leaders, lecturers, and entrepreneurs in the
Bay Area -
California.
He was born in Herat, Afghanistan and immigrated with his
family to
America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in
1985. After
graduating from American High School and Chabot College
he attended San
Francisco State University where he majored in history.
He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence
for poetry. At
the age of five he began to memorize poems by Rumi and
other great
poets. His love of poetry continued to grow and
eventually developed
into a passion and calling that would allow him to teach
regular classes
on Rumi throughout California, the U.S., U.K., Canada,
Australia,
Malaysia, Germany and even as far as Konya, Turkey, where
Mawlana Rumi
is laid to rest. The nuances of the Farsi language, in
which he is
fluent, allows him the unique ability to bring Rumi s
poetry to life and
to help listeners recognize Rumi s essential message of
peace, love,
coexistence, and connection with the Divine. He is the
author and
performer of Layla & Majnun play produced by Performing
Lines in
Perth Australia.
Ustadh Feraidoon spends his free time reading, studying,
and lecturing
on many topics including Rumi and a wide collection of
Farsi poetry,
spirituality, and self-development. He currently lives
with his wife and
two children in Dublin, California.
This talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center -
East Bay (MCC
East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 29, 2025.
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