Would our Shaykh be so kind as to give examples of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) that serve as a way out to strengthen the Muslim in his religion?
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The questioner : Would our Shaykh be so kind as to give examples of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) that serve as a way out to strengthen the Muslim in his religion?
The Shaykh : Taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is a comprehensive term for performing what is commanded and avoiding what is prohibited. This is because taqwa is derived from protection, and there is no protection from the punishment of Allah except by obeying His commands and avoiding His prohibitions.
I am now proposing to you that you gather for me the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) mentioned in the Qur'an only; the benefits of taqwa mentioned in the Qur'an.
What is it now? The matter requires reflection; it requires going through the Qur'an from beginning to end. There are many benefits, and if you wish, we can give you one day, two days, or three days.
The student: Tomorrow, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Is one day enough for you?
The student: ... .
The Shaykh : Good, do you know what is required now? The requirement is: to mention the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) mentioned in the Qur'an.
The student: All of them?
The Shaykh : Such that a person tracks down what is in the Qur'an regarding the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) and writes them down.
The student: All of them?
The Shaykh : For example: one says, for example:
Among the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is the facilitation of affairs, as Allah the Exalted said:[At-Talaq 65:4].
Among the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is that Allah opens up for the person, enabling him to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and between what is beneficial and what is harmful, as Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Anfal 8:29].
Among the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is that it provides a way out of difficulties, as Allah the Exalted said:[At-Talaq 65:2-3].
And so on. I gave these examples for you to follow. We will give you two days; I am afraid that in three days we will forget, so you remind us, if Allah wills. Good. You have three days to bring us the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) to be read here, if Allah wills, and may Allah make it beneficial.
The Shaykh : Taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is a comprehensive term for performing what is commanded and avoiding what is prohibited. This is because taqwa is derived from protection, and there is no protection from the punishment of Allah except by obeying His commands and avoiding His prohibitions.
I am now proposing to you that you gather for me the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) mentioned in the Qur'an only; the benefits of taqwa mentioned in the Qur'an.
What is it now? The matter requires reflection; it requires going through the Qur'an from beginning to end. There are many benefits, and if you wish, we can give you one day, two days, or three days.
The student: Tomorrow, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Is one day enough for you?
The student: ... .
The Shaykh : Good, do you know what is required now? The requirement is: to mention the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) mentioned in the Qur'an.
The student: All of them?
The Shaykh : Such that a person tracks down what is in the Qur'an regarding the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) and writes them down.
The student: All of them?
The Shaykh : For example: one says, for example:
Among the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is the facilitation of affairs, as Allah the Exalted said:
And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him of his matter ease.
ومن يتق الله يجعل له من أمره يسراAmong the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is that Allah opens up for the person, enabling him to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and between what is beneficial and what is harmful, as Allah the Exalted said:
O you who have believed, if you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion
يا أيها الذين آمنوا إن تتقوا الله يجعل لكم فرقاناAmong the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is that it provides a way out of difficulties, as Allah the Exalted said:
And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out (3) And will provide for him from where he does not expect.
ومن يتق الله يجعل له مخرجا ويرزقه من حيث لا يحتسبAnd so on. I gave these examples for you to follow. We will give you two days; I am afraid that in three days we will forget, so you remind us, if Allah wills. Good. You have three days to bring us the benefits of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) to be read here, if Allah wills, and may Allah make it beneficial.