Friday, January 25, 2008

15. Believers




God says:

Be conscious of God with all the consciousness that is due to Him. Q.3: 102

And as for those who have attained to faith in God and hold fast unto Him -- He will enfold them within His grace and bounty, and guide them unto Himself by straight way. Q.4: 175

During each of the five times’ prayer, several times we supplicate for this precious guidance to the straight way in surah Fatihah. Supplication is if we pray consciously and know what is being said, aware of His all-presence.

Those who believe and work righteousness, -- their Lord will guide them because of their Faith: Q.10: 9

Indeed, those who attain to faith and do righteous deeds shall have garden of bliss, to abide therein in accordance with God’s true promise : for He alone is almighty and truly wise. Q.31: 8,9.

[O you who have attained to faith!] He it is who bestows His blessings upon you, with His angels [echoing Him], so that He might take you out of the depths of darkness into light. And, indeed, Ever Most Gracious is He unto the believers. Q.33: 43


Prophet said:

1. Whoever loves for God, dislikes for God, gives alm for God, and withholds for God (from whatever is forbidden) has indeed perfect faith – H: Abu Daud and Tirmizi. N: Abu Amamah.

2. Among believers the one most perfect in faith is the one best in manners – H: Abu Daud. N: Abu Hurairah.