Sheikh Uthman Hadi - Salah over everything | The Life-Changing Power of Consistency - Dhul Hijjah series 2026

Episode Date: May 24, 2026

Let’s begin by reflecting on our Salah, our prayers. Many of us may feel that our prayers are not perfect. We might struggle with focus, find ourselves distracted, or feel that we are not performing them as beautifully as we would like. But here’s the truth: even imperfect Salah matters. Allah does not expect us to be flawless; He knows our hearts and our struggles.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sheikh-uthman-hadi--6689369/support.

You don't need the perfect Salah. You need consistent salad. Even if it's not deep. Even if you struggle. And even if you feel distracted. Show up anyway. Because Allah loves consistency, not perfection. And every time you stand, even imperfectly, even imperfectly, you're proving something.

That you haven't given up on him and he will never give up on you. I want you to begin by reflecting upon your sada. Many of us may feel as though our prayers are not perfect. We might struggle with focus, might find ourselves distracted, or we may even feel that we are not performing them as beautifully as beautifully as we would like to. But here's the truth. Even imperfect sala matters and Allah does not expect us to be flawless. He created us flawless.

And he knows our hearts and our struggles. which is why the Prophet of Allah a Hewshallam said these are judged by their intention. These are judged by and their intention. So this means that what counts isn't perfection of that action, but rather it's the sincerity behind that action. So when you stand in sara, even if your focus, waivers, or your recitation is flawless, what matters is that we are making the conscious, effort to connect with Allah because each time we pray we are expressing our desire to

worship Allah we're expressing our desire to worship Allah and that intention is what Allah subhpahua-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-and in our journey back to Allah sa'u-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a we often face the temptation to compare ourselves to others we may see those who seem to pray with perfect concentration who recite the Quran beautifully and may feel to the Quran beautifully however it's crucial should remember that everyone's journey is unique and what matters most is not how we measure up to others but how we show up for Allah. Consistency is about showing up even when you feel

as though you're not at your best. It's about making the choice to pray, to seek Allah Sifana Huitara's guidance and to express your gratitude regardless of your current state because Allah loves those who strive to maintain their connection with him even amidst their imperfections. I want to shift your focus from seeking the purpose perfect salah to cultivating consistent salat. You don't have to have the perfect sada, you don't have to have a consistent, you don't have to have a perfect sala. You need to have a consistent sara. So that means committing to, that means committing to your salah, even if it feels shallow or you struggle to concentrate. The act of actually showing up to

a loss of showing up for sala is what builds your relationship with Allah. Even if your prayers are not deep, even if you feel distracted, showing up anyway. Each time you stand in in Salah, you're making a statement. I am here, Allah. Even if your prayers are not deep, even if you feel distracted, show up anyway, because each time you stand for a saraa, you're making a statement.

I am here. Oh, Allah, I am here and I am trying. And that effort is what Allah, Sufana-hoi-ta-ta cherishes most. He loves consistency, not perfection, because he created us imperfect. He created us with flaws. And it's actually natural for us to face these challenges

in our ibada. And we may feel overwhelmed by life's demands or we may struggle with distractions during our Salah but remember but remember even if you struggle show up anyway because the act of standing before Allah saffano and a state of distraction is a testament to your faith and your commitment and Allah reminds us of this in the Quran in which he says what's the ainaean this sobri and Salah seek help with patience and prayer so This ayah of the Quran encourages us to turn to Allah,

sofana, our struggles, and to seek his help through our prayers, even when we feel that our prayers are not perfect, because they are still a means of seeking his support, his mercy, his guidance, and still his forgiveness. Because Allah, Sufano, His God, loves consistency, not perfection. And this is something we've mentioned many times now in this talk, and we've mentioned many times done in this episode.

because Allah loves for us to Allah, Allah, Sufano H.A.la, knows our weaknesses, our flaws and our struggles. What he desires from us is sincerity and consistency in our Ibadah. The more we show up, the more we demonstrate our commitment to our faith

and our commitment to him. So every time you stand in Salah, even imperfectly, you're actually proving something that you haven't given up on him. You're affirming your belief in his mercy and his compassion, and Allah, Sufana-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a will never give up on you, and he is always there to guide you back to him every single time.

Every single time you stand for prayer as well, you're also making a choice. You're choosing to prioritize your relationship with Allah over the distractions of this dunya. You're choosing to seek his guidance, his forgiveness, and his love. And that choice is actually very powerful, and it reflects your commitment to Allah, suh-a-u-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a and your commitment to building a relationship with Allah. And in those moments of doubt or struggle, remind yourself that a lot, that remind yourself that Allah is always there waiting for you to turn back to him because he is the most merciful, he is the most compassionate, and he is the most loving, and he understands your struggles and your imperfections.

So when you actually show up to Salah, you're affirming your trust in him, and that trust is what strength, what strengthens your relationship with Allah, suhphanahua, God.