Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship by Imam al-Ghazali

Author:Imam al-Ghazali
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Publisher: The Islamic Foundation

Conclusion

Each of these fine points should therefore be taken into consideration, for they represent the desired qualities. Within each quality there are further gradations, so one ought to seek the highest. If anyone can be found in whom all these qualities are combined, that is the greatest treasure and the supreme prize. If one does one’s best and succeeds, one gets a double reward, but even if one fails there is still a single reward for the effort.

One of the two rewards is instant purging of oneself from the attribute of greed, as well as the confirmation in one’s heart of the love of God, Great and Glorious is He, and the endeavour to obey Him. These are the qualities that grow even stronger in the heart, making it yearn to meet God, Great and Glorious is He.

The second reward is the benefit derived from the prayers and aspirations of the recipient, for the hearts of the righteous are efficacious both immediately and in the long term. If one succeeds, therefore, both rewards accrue, while if one fails the first is achieved but not the second. Here, as in other instances, the reward for successful endeavour is twofold. But God knows best!

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