Series 2 ; 1⁄8 I The Root Cause of Negative Suffering Shk Khalil Jaffer

In this monologue podcast, the speaker introduces a series of lectures titled "The Root Cause of Negative Suffering," which is a continuation of a previous series, "The End of Negative Suffering." The speaker aims to re-examine the subject at a deeper level, introducing new ideas while summarizing fundamental concepts from the original lectures. The core argument is that negative suffering arises not from being disconnected from Allah, but from being distracted from Allah, which causes a loss of inner peace. The speaker defines Taqwa as God Consciousness and emphasizes the importance of being present and aware, distinguishing between the mind as a tool and the ego as a fictitious self that causes suffering by dwelling on the past or future. The ultimate goal is to awaken spiritually, recognize that one is not the thinker, and focus on Allah to find true happiness and tranquility, rather than seeking it externally. The speaker concludes by reflecting on the martyrdom of Amirul Momineen, highlighting the grief and loss felt by his family and followers.