The Reality of Islam.
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The Shaykh : Islam is not merely a name or a written entry in an identity document, for any person can claim it. Any person can say that he is a Muslim.
Any person can write in his identity document that he is a Muslim, but the reality of Islam is that a person submits to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) outwardly and inwardly. He becomes submissive to Allah, humble before Him in his outward appearance and in his inward self. Inwardly, meaning in his heart, he feels that he is a servant of Allah, humble before Him, doing what He commands and leaving what He forbids. This is not achieved except by one to whom Allah has granted success in guidance.
Any person can write in his identity document that he is a Muslim, but the reality of Islam is that a person submits to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) outwardly and inwardly. He becomes submissive to Allah, humble before Him in his outward appearance and in his inward self. Inwardly, meaning in his heart, he feels that he is a servant of Allah, humble before Him, doing what He commands and leaving what He forbids. This is not achieved except by one to whom Allah has granted success in guidance.