New York: Shaykh Hammad Mustafa al-Madani al-Qadri Delivers Keynote Lecture on Husn al-Zann

USA, Staten Island, New York: Shaykh Hammad Mustafa al-Madani al-Qadri delivered a special address on the theme “Ḥusn al-Ẓann” during a gathering before Jumu‘ah prayer as part of his USA tour.

Shaykh Hammad Mustafa Qadri reflected on the transformative power of positive thinking and sincere belief, that the success of individuals and communities is not determined by wealth, influence, or worldly resources alone. Rather, true progress comes from strong faith, conviction and trust in Allah Almighty. The remarkable growth of Islam in its earliest days was achieved through the strength of belief and certainty in Allah, despite limited material means.

Shaykh Hammad Mustafa Qadri drew upon verses of the Holy Qur’an and Prophetic narrations and explained the concept of ḥusn al-ẓann as maintaining a positive disposition towards Allah Almighty and towards fellow human beings. Believers should never lose hope in Allah’s mercy, and instead cultivate certainty that Allah Almighty responds to those who turn to Him with sincerity and trust.

Shaykh Hammad Mustafa Qadri further explained that every believer enjoys a direct relationship with Allah Almighty, who deals with His servants according to how they think of Him, and that when a servant takes a step towards Allah, Allah’s mercy and compassion draw even closer. People should live with the aspiration of meeting their Lord in a state that earns His pleasure and acceptance.

Shaykh Hammad Mustafa Qadri concluded with a powerful anecdote from the life of Sayyiduna Ibrahim ibn Adham (ra), reminding the audience that believers should strive to embody compassion and goodwill towards others. One can attain success in this world and prepare for a better hereafter through positive thinking, service to humanity, and trust in Allah the Almighty.

Following the address, Shaykh Hammad Mustafa Qadri led the Jumu‘ah prayer and concluded the gathering with a du‘a, praying for the wellbeing of the Muslim Ummah, the guidance of future generations, and Allah’s mercy and blessings upon all those in attendance.

Among those in attendance were the Board of trustees for Masjid Un Noor - Staten Island; Dr. Sohail Muzaffar (COO), Mrs. Faiza Muzaffar (Vice Chair Person), Dr. Abdul Rahman (Religious Advisor), Noor Shivan Hassan (Chairman), Imam Qari Ghulam Rasool, Imam Tariq Alvi, Omar Qadri, Waleed, Azhar Sahib, along with leaders of Minhaj-ul-Quran International; Syed Saad Ali Faizi, Syed Soban Ali Faizi, Syed Ali Abbas Bukhari (President MQI UK), Dr. Abdullah Raja al-Qadri (Executive MQI Canada), Adnan Sohail (Global Director of Operations), Maqsood Qadri (President MWF USA), Ali Ahmad Malik (General Secretary Youth League Canada), Hammad Anwar, Atta al-Mustafa and other members of the organisation.