The Art of Yearning for God Lecture 3⁄10 Khalil Jaffer

Khalil Jaffer delivers a religious lecture, addressing previous questions about balancing worldly duties with yearning for Allah, distinguishing true love for Allah from misguided actions, and using the mind versus the heart in devotion. He explains that excessive materialism is a greater concern than excessive spirituality in today's society. He then discusses symptoms of yearning for Allah, drawing parallels to romantic love, including selfless actions, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, and frequent crying. He emphasizes the love of solitude and detachment from worldly desires, referencing Quranic verses and stories of prophets like Musa and Dawud to illustrate these points, and concludes by describing the sorrow that yearners carry, stemming from a longing for Allah's presence and a desire for more time in His worship.