Victory for the Monotheists and the Station of Ihsan
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Question:
A questioner asks: Is victory for the believers reserved for those among them who are monotheists, or must they also reach the station of ihsan (excellence in worship)?
Answer:
How does one reach the station of ihsan? The station of ihsan is the highest level. It is not obligatory to reach the station of ihsan; only the select few attain it. Ihsan is above Islam and above faith; it is the highest thing. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
A questioner asks: Is victory for the believers reserved for those among them who are monotheists, or must they also reach the station of ihsan (excellence in worship)?
Answer:
How does one reach the station of ihsan? The station of ihsan is the highest level. It is not obligatory to reach the station of ihsan; only the select few attain it. Ihsan is above Islam and above faith; it is the highest thing. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وأما المقام الثاني الذي وقع فيه الغلط — islamhouse.com (1:01:05)
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