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Prophets are greater than saints (awliya)
Prophets are greater than the friends of God (awliya’) who are not prophets. A wall cannot have a way to God in which he may dispense with Muhammad (pbuh). Whoever says that Muhammad was sent with exoteric knowledge but not … Continue reading
The friends of God are of different levels
The friends of god are of different levels according to their faith and piety. Broadly speaking, they come under two categories, one, the front-runner favorites; the other, the middle-ranking “People of the Right Hand”. Since God’s friends are those who … Continue reading
Friends of God are found in every section of the ummah
The awliya’ of God have nothing visible to distinguish them from others. They are found in all sections of the ummah, scholars of the Quran, masters of knowledge, men of war and jihad, traders, industrialists, farmers, rich and poor. The … Continue reading
Awliya , friends of God, are those Believers who are pious
A wall is one who believes in God, wills what God wills, loves what He approves of, hates what He disapproves of, enjoins what He commands and forbids what He prohibits. The Prophet is the dividing line between the friends … Continue reading
Rida: resignation and willing obedience
(a) Rida is of two kinds. One is willingness to carry out what God has commanded and refrain from what He has forbidden; this is a duty. The other is to resign oneself to suffering poverty, illness, etc.; this is … Continue reading
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Love of God
(a) Love for God is the essence of faith and religion. Love for God, or rather Love for God and His Messenger, is one of the essential parts and most important principles of faith; it is the essence of all … Continue reading
Sincerity (ikhlas)
Muslims are generally sincere in their devotions, (salah) and fasting. However, they are less sincere in deeds which are for the welfare of society. People have tried… to define sincerity (ikhlas). Some have said that a sincere Muslim is one … Continue reading
Trust
Trust in God is required of everyone, the commoner and the elite. Whoever says that it is only required of the common man is wrong. Moreover, trust is not required of you in worldly matters only, but in religious matters, … Continue reading
Patience (sabr)
Patience (sabr) is of two kinds, patience in anger, and patience in affliction. One should not, however, invite trouble. The merits of patience are discussed. (a) Patience is of two kinds, patience in anger and patience in affliction. Al-Hasan589 (raa) … Continue reading
Giving thanks (ash-Shukr)
People give thanks for the good which is done to them. They can do so in the heart, with the hands, and with the tongue. Hamd means to praise someone, to mention his good qualities and deeds, whether he has … Continue reading
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