The Art of Yearning for God Lecture 5⁄10 Khalil Jaffer

In this monologue, Khalil Jaffer discusses the art of yearning for Allah, outlining two prerequisites: removing materialism from the heart and softening the heart. He explains that true realization and understanding originate from the heart, not the mind, and emphasizes the importance of protecting the heart. Jaffer elaborates on the need to remove the love of all else besides Allah, as the heart can only be obsessed with one thing at a time. He highlights the power of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and dua (supplication) as means to soften the heart and maintain a connection with Allah, especially on Laylatul Qadr, the most important night of the year, urging listeners to engage in intense worship and prayer for themselves, their families, and the Muslim community worldwide.