The danger of lying and backbiting
What is behind lying and backbiting?
If the door to lying and backbiting is opened, sinning and transgression will have no limits.
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Abiding by only that which is certain
May God grant us Divine Assistance
May God grant us Divine Assistance so that we do not leave that which is certain, and only abide by that which is certain in all circumstances, whilst travelling, and when at home, for this will never bring regret.
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The obligatory portion of religious knowledge
A small portion of acquiring religious knowledge is obligatory upon all!
A small portion of acquiring religious knowledge is obligatory upon all, such that if one finds the need, he could refer to the books of Islamic Laws, and understand the solution to his problem.
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The combination of knowledge and action
Everything else is upon God
If knowledge is accompanied with action, there will not be a lack… Just the fact that one has acted in accordance with his knowledge means that he is not in a state of waiting anymore; everything else is upon God.
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The state of the reliant
Some regard reliance (on God) as sustenance for themselves
Some regard reliance (on God) as sustenance for themselves, and in fact, such individuals are rich. They have come to understand that if they rely on God, their sustenance will reach them, and if it doesn’t reach, they realize that it was not necessary.
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Ease
One who relies upon God, lives at ease
Abundance of wealth and being financially settled is a prerequisite and it allows man to live at ease. However, one who relies upon God, lives at ease without the prerequisite.
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The virtues of thankfulness
Looking at those who are lower than us!
If one looks at those who are lower than he is and thanks God, this thankfulness itself will bring him abundance. This thankfulness itself holds weight, and causes the poor to become rich.
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The reform of society
Reformation of the teachers and preachers
It can be said that the reform of society is dependent upon the reformation of the teachers and preachers.
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The way of reforming affairs
Reform yourself and get rid of the obstacles between you and God
If you reform yourself and get rid of the obstacles between you and God, the prophets and His close servants, then God will reform (the relationships) between you and the people.
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The cure to all affairs
Without it, the difficulties will never be solved
We must know that our cure in all stages is self-reform, such that we will never be needless of it, and without it, the difficulties of our affairs will never be solved.
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