The Impact of Tawhid on Softening Hearts
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Question:
Is tawhid (the oneness of Allah) in softening hearts and strengthening one's resolve for righteous deeds better, or is it better to rely on some of the means in this regard?
Answer:
Tawhid is the clarification of the correct creed and the sound foundation. After that comes the role of admonitions, which is not insignificant. It is not in doubt that the Sufis have softness and asceticism, but many of them have defects in their creed; they have shirk (associating partners with Allah). This does not benefit them or avail them of anything.
Is tawhid (the oneness of Allah) in softening hearts and strengthening one's resolve for righteous deeds better, or is it better to rely on some of the means in this regard?
Answer:
Tawhid is the clarification of the correct creed and the sound foundation. After that comes the role of admonitions, which is not insignificant. It is not in doubt that the Sufis have softness and asceticism, but many of them have defects in their creed; they have shirk (associating partners with Allah). This does not benefit them or avail them of anything.
Source
الفوزان -أشرطة- أسئلة وأجوبة من دروس التوحيد - أسئلة وأجوبة - الفوزان - ٥ — archive.org (43:24)
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