THE POWER OF VISION
‘The most truthful of you in their speech are those of you who see truest visions.’
—The noble Messenger Muhammad (S)
Vision’ is the most significant word required to change our circumstances and ensure success. The power of vision is phenomenal. It enables us to see beyond our present reality, to create and invent the non-existent. Vision directs and enables us to perform beyond our known abilities and resources. Vision connects us to the power of Almighty Allah, the greatest source of all power.
Every honest leader, genius or business person turns to the power of Almighty Allah. Faith and belief in oneself attracts the power of Almighty Allah; the power of infinite intelligence is at the disposal of the true believer.
Our noble Messenger Muhammad (S) always had vision and expected success. In the battle of the Trench, the noble Messenger Muhammad (S) went to help a Sahabi break a big boulder that they had difficulty dislodging. When he struck the rock, he saw a spark and in the spark he saw a vision. His vision was the collapse of the Persian and Byzantine Empires and by the Grace of Almighty Allah (SWT) became a reality. Almighty Allah speaks of vision in Surah an-Nur (Light): ‘It is Allah who alternates the night and day; verily in these things is an instructive example for those who have vision’ ([24]:44).
Almighty Allah is calling upon us to reflect on the powers of His creation, the alternation of the night and day. His creation is perfect and never fails. The Noble Qur’an awakens our hearts and mind to be vigilant of Almighty Allah’s creation. Almighty Allah’s power is limitless; He wants to bless us with His favours. It is entirely up to us to have vision, ponder, meditate and appreciate His kindness, Grace and Mercy.
Vision gives purpose and meaning to life and fuels our hopes. Our vision becomes clear when we look into our hearts. During misfortune, the power of vision offers an equivalent opportunity to overcome this trial. Learn to live out of the glory of the imagination, not memory.
Vision frees the potential of our mind, body and soul. First, expand the imagination. Everything is created twice, first in the workshop of the mind, and then in reality. Everything we invent in the outer world began as an idea in our inner world, the powerful screen of our mind.
We can call it blueprinting: anything we create in our outer world begins as a simple blueprint in our inner world.
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We must read the Noble Qur’an daily. This powerful goalinspiring Noble Book empowers the soul with wisdom and benevolence to earn the spiritual vision needed to discover the power of Almighty Allah that is within.
The Noble Qur’an teaches and trains us to control our thoughts. With the right positive thoughts we dispel negative forces in the environment and within.
When we learn to control our thoughts and are distinctly able to imagine everything we desire from this worldly existence, we unlock the true potential of our minds and create the supernatural life we believe we deserve.
In a state of total expectancy, dormant forces, faculties and talents that Almighty Allah has placed in us will awaken.
Tonight, when going to bed, forget the past. Remember we are responsible for our circumstances. Let us change our thinking; expect the best; the results will be astounding. Make tonight the defining moment with a clear chance for a new beginning.
Do not harbour feelings of hate; forgive everyone for harming, hurting or ill-treating you. Forgive parents, friends and relatives; we must free ourselves from the bondage of hate and ill will. Feelings of hate are weakening and disempowering.
Strength comes from love; be empowered and enriched with love by repeating the powerful loving name of Almighty Allah: ‘Ya Wadudu’ (Most Loving). We will attract the infinite power of Love.
Why does Almighty Allah forgive? Almighty Allah overlooks the past if we repent; there are no limits in what we can do if we have absolute faith in Almighty Allah. If Almighty Allah forgives, why can’t we? Almighty Allah wants us to forgive; there is power in forgiveness. In Surah Nuh we read: ‘Ask forgiveness from Allah, surely He is everforgiving’ ([71]:10).
In Surah al-Imran, Almighty Allah says: ‘Allah will love you and forgive your sins; For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful’ ([3]:31). Forgiveness is one of the attributes of Almighty Allah; by using His attributes we empower our soul and personality. Study the Noble Qur’an and the Sunnah of our Nabi Mohammad (S) and ensure we develop and build the mind with the right information. The noble Messenger Muhammad (S) is reported to have said: ‘Create in you Divine Characteristics.’ Almighty Allah (SWT) is Forgiving, so we must also learn to be forgiving. Almighty Allah is Beneficent and Merciful; so we must inculcate His attributes.
The powerful information of the Noble Qur’an penetrates the conscious mind, and then enters the subconscious mind. The positive information and belief in the subconscious mind draws new ideas and knowledge from the power of Almighty Allah (SWT).
In Surah an-Naml, Almighty Allah says: ‘Allah listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on Him, and He relieves its suffering, and makes you inheritors of the earth’ ([27]:
62).
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Almighty Allah guides us during difficult, troubled times and helps us make the right decisions. In Surah an-Nisa, we read: ‘Man cannot hide from Allah seeing that He is in their midst’ ([4]:108). Almighty Allah is in our midst, He knows our thoughts, plans, commitments and intentions. Almighty Allah will bless whatever we do with sincerity and honesty.
Will-power and desire combined with persistence is a potent force. We must prepare our minds to attract the right forces and thoughts.
When performing salat, pray to Almighty Allah to increase our knowledge and understanding. In the Noble Qur’an, Almighty Allah has blessed us with a verse that tells us how to ask Him for help to enlighten us. In Surah Ta Ha, He instructs us to say: ‘O Allah, increase me in knowledge and understanding’ ([20]:114). This verse is the method Almighty Allah has given us to call on Him to enhance our insight and understand His creation. Knowledge will gravitate to minds prepared to attract knowledge; as water gravitates towards the ocean.
We must have absolute faith and believe that Almighty Allah will guide and empower us with the knowledge to make a difference in this world and the Hereafter. Almighty Allah gives us what we expect of Him.
Belief in Almighty Allah empowers us; we must work towards our goal or vision with complete trust in the Almighty; in this way we unleash the power of Almighty Allah that He has placed in us.
In Surah al-Hijr, Almighty Allah says: ‘When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My Spirit’ ([15]:28).
Almighty Allah has blessed us with His power; we can unleash the power from within, if we are close to Him throughout the day. We must combine our will, intention and vision and harmonize with the will of Almighty Allah. Absolute faith in Almighty Allah will, without doubt, bring us in alignment with our purpose insha’Allah.
Trust Almighty Allah; He is there for us, be alert and willing to accept Almighty Allah’s guidance when it comes our way. Stay in vibrational harmony with Almighty Allah, our Creator.
Everything we visualize and believe in, Almighty Allah will help us in fulfilling those legitimate and pure desires. Remain confident that reliance on Almighty Allah will help us fulfil our vision.
In the Noble Qur’an (Surah Nuh), Almighty Allah promises that He will: ‘Give you increase in wealth and sons and bestow on you gardens and rivers of flowing water. Place your hope for kindness and suffering in Allah, seeing that it is He that created you’ ([71]:12).
We must always have a clear vision of what we want in life; and use our imagination to create a clear image. We must continually focus on the idea, picture it regularly, eat and sleep our vision and after each salat ask Almighty Allah to bless and guide us in our endeavours. Pray at bedtime, Fajr,
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Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha; thank Almighty Allah for the day’s success, for blessing us in the past, present and future.
Nothing is impossible for the people who read the Noble Qur’an, perform their salat, glorify the Names of Almighty Allah and focus on their vision. By picturing what we want, with the help of Almighty Allah, we give vision the positive energy needed to make it a reality.
In the Noble Qur’an the believer is repeatedly addressed on the powerful force of thought. When we initiate an idea, we create it first in thought; with the blessing of Almighty Allah the thought or idea precedes expression.
What we want to do in life must be clear in our mind. Vision is seeing the picture of what we want on the screen of our imagination. Our vision must be distinct and definite with faith and believe in the powerful Almighty Allah, who will come to our aid.
With sincere honest focus on our vision and goal, our thoughts become magnets that guide physical energy to follow in that direction; whatever thoughts we present to the universe reflect back to us; ‘as we sow, so shall we reap’.
Almighty Allah created humankind as His vicegerent on this planet earth; we are travelling through earth as spiritual beings having a material experience. Almighty Allah created us to enrich the world and make a difference in people’s lives. If we do not perform our duties we impoverish ourselves.
Almighty Allah will help make visions become reality if we think deep, visualize vividly and believe with passion.
We have the opportunity to be someone different if we want to be. Hope lies in the unknown.
We cannot wait for great visions from great people because they are rare. It is up to us to light our own small fires in the darkness.
By reading the Noble Qur’an and following the Sunnah we will understand the power of vision; Almighty Allah will bless the reader with spiritual vision. Vision is the most powerful word required to change our circumstances and destiny. ‘A vision is a mental picture of a desired future.’
The noble Messenger Muhammad (S) said: ‘A good vision (dream) is from Allah and a bad dream is from Iblees. He who sees something in a dream that he dislikes, should blow thrice on his left, must seek Allah’s refuge from the evil of Iblees (i.e. saying A’udhu billahi minash—shaitanir rajim). I seek refuge in Almighty Allah from Iblees, the accursed one.’