How Do We Overcome Worshipping One’s Whims?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Question

How do we overcome worshipping one’s whims?

It is essential to understand that when it is mentioned that someone worships their whims, it doesn’t mean that they pray to themselves. Instead, it is a rebuke directed toward those who constantly follow and surrender to their desires and whims.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.