The main reason behind deviations
We have being seen and heard by God
One who knows that he's being seen and heard by God, cannot sin. All our deviations are because we do not see God as a witness and an observer.
...
Fear of downfall
A part of Dua al-Kumayl
Those who have been brought close (to God) fear their downfall, and not only hellfire, “Suppose that I am able to endure Your chastisement, how will I endure separation from You?”[A phrase from Dua al-Kumayl].
...
Annoying satan
Prostration annoys Satan
Lengthening one’s prostration annoys Satan.
...
The benefits of sadaqah
Afflictions are repelled by Sadaqah
Afflictions are repelled by Sadaqah, even though they may be strongly in place. This decrease (in wealth) is a cause for increase; it increases sustenance.
...
A warning to the wayfarers
These things will lead you to hell!
Do not be infatuated with stages of mysticism and miracles; sometimes such things will lead you to hell!
...
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.
...
It has no benefit without muraqabah (attentive observation)
There is no benefit until one does not reach the state of Muraqabah!
On the path of acquiring cognizance, one must practice muraqabah (attentive observation), and there is no benefit until he does not reach the state of Muraqabah!
...
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.
...
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.
...
