Obstacles to Knowing God Lecture 5⁄5 Shk Khalil Jaffer

In this lecture, Sheikh Khalil Jaffer elaborates on previous discussions regarding obstacles to knowing God, particularly focusing on self-will and the importance of surrendering to Allah. He clarifies the concepts of minimum and maximum levels of surrender, emphasizing that true knowledge comes from direct experience and spiritual practices, not just intellectual understanding. The lecture explores the consequences of neglecting surrender, such as delusion and addiction, and contrasts them with the benefits of experiencing real pleasure through closeness to God. Using Quranic verses, hadith, and stories, Sheikh Jaffer addresses questions about balancing worldly desires with spiritual intentions, highlighting that actions should be performed for the sake of Allah to avoid enslavement by the ego and to achieve true purpose in life.