The Primacy of Faith over Righteous Deeds Sheikh Khalil Jaffer

In this monologue, Sheikh Khalil Jaffer discusses the primacy of faith (Iman) over righteous deeds (Amalus Salih) in Islam. He challenges the trend of emphasizing good actions alone as sufficient, arguing that actions are only valuable when rooted in genuine faith and taqwa (consciousness of God). He explores reasons for the overemphasis on actions, such as the tangibility of actions versus the hidden nature of faith, and the need to assimilate in diverse societies. Drawing from the Quran, Hadith, and the teachings of Islamic scholars, he explains that Allah values the intention and faith behind actions, not just the actions themselves. He delves into philosophical concepts from Irfan, such as the idea that Allah is the only reality and that the purpose of life is to draw closer to Him by embodying His attributes, as manifested in Muhammad and his family (Ahlulbayt). The speech concludes with a description of the intercession of Fatima al-Zahra on the Day of Judgement.