For whom do you work?
Sincerity is intending Allah by the action, and showing off is resisted by striving against the self and renewing the intention.
A concise solid book in the chapter of names and attributes in the way of Ahl al-Sunnah.Purification of the soul
Reforming the hearts and their deeds
The heart is the foundation of action, and reforming it is not emotional phrases; rather it is tawhid, knowledge, remembrance, repentance, striving and outward action that confirms what is inside.
The school of the heart
From definition to the Shari'ah remedy
No psychological diagnosis here; rather linked Shari'ah meanings connected to the Qur'an, the Sunnah and the words of the people of knowledge.
Dependence along with taking the means
Reliance is the heart's dependence on Allah along with doing the lawful means; it is not leaving work.
A concise solid book in the chapter of names and attributes in the way of Ahl al-Sunnah.Presence of the heart before Allah
Bringing the heart to mind and sensing standing before Allah are among the causes of humility, along with the obligation of tranquility in the prayer.
A concise solid book in the chapter of names and attributes in the way of Ahl al-Sunnah.Acknowledging the blessing without arrogance
Speaking of Allah's blessing is by way of gratitude and acknowledgement, not boasting and pride.
A concise solid book in the chapter of names and attributes in the way of Ahl al-Sunnah.The map of the heart
Deeds to build and diseases to treat
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Sincerity
That the deed be for Allah and not for the praise of people. Its remedy is renewing the intention and hiding the deed as much as you can.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Love
Love of Allah and His Messenger and what Allah loves; nourished by knowing the names, attributes and blessings.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Fear and hope
The believer's heart is between a fear that prevents him from sin and a hope that pushes him to obedience, without despair or feeling secure.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Reliance
The heart's dependence on Allah while taking the lawful means; no negligence and no attachment to the means.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Turning back and repentance
Repeated return to Allah with regret, giving up, resolve and returning rights.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Patience
In obedience, from disobedience, and over Allah's painful decrees.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Gratitude
The heart's acknowledgement of the blessing, the tongue's praise, and using the blessing in obedience.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Khashyah (awe)
The fruit of knowing Allah; the more sound the knowledge, the more it produces veneration and watchfulness.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Contentment
Reassurance with the decree while the pain is allowed, taking the means and supplicating Allah for relief.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Certainty
Firmness of the heart through Allah's promise and report, strengthened by the Qur'an and reflection on Allah's verses.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Showing off
One of the most dangerous diseases of action; its remedy is sincerity, accounting the intention and not seeking standing with creation.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Self-admiration
Seeing oneself and relying on the deed; its remedy is knowing Allah's favour and need of Him.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Arrogance
Rejecting the truth and despising people; its remedy is accepting the truth and knowing the origin of the human being and his weakness.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Envy
Wishing the loss of another's blessing; its remedy is supplicating for blessing, contentment and cutting off comparison.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Hardness of heart
It weakens through sins and neglect; its remedy is the Qur'an, remembrance, repentance, remembering the Hereafter and mercy to creation.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
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A deed of the heart / a disease
Attachment to creation
It is corrected by knowing that benefit and harm are in Allah's hand, while giving people their rights without heart servitude.
The foundation of the chapter: the Qur'an and the SunnahThe remedy: knowledge + supplication + action
A reform programme
Five steady practices
A Qur'an portion with reflection
Read a little with understanding the meaning and acting on it.
Established dhikr
Keep to the authentic adhkar of the day and night.
Daily repentance
Istighfar with leaving the cause and returning the wrong.
Hidden deeds
Worship known only to Allah that resists showing off.
Self-accounting
Review your tongue, intention and people's rights before sleep.
Repentance and reforming the heart
Begin from sound repentance
A practical principle linking reform of the heart with returning rights when the sin relates to people.
What are the conditions of repentance?
Regret, giving up, the resolve not to return, and what is added regarding people's rights.
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