(Explanation that Allah’s favor is based on the reality of faith, not on outward appearance) Glory be to the One who distributes His favor among the ***servants, for He is the bestower of favor and kindness
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The Shaykh : The author (may Allah have mercy on him) says:
"Glory be to the One who distributes His favor among the ***servants, for He is the bestower of favor and kindness"
"Glory be to Him" means: exalting Him, for He distributed His favor among His servants. He did not distribute it in vain, but with wisdom[Al-An'am 6:124], He says:
"So, favor with Allah is not by the outward form of ***deeds, but by the realities of faith"
By Allah, favor is by the realities of faith, not by the outward form of deeds. The form is, by its name, a form. For this reason, look at the Khawarij; they are disbelievers, yet they pray better than we do, they fast, they give charity, and they remember Allah a lot. The outward form of their deeds is better than the outward form of our deeds, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. And yet, they are the farthest people from the Lord of the Worlds. We ask Allah for safety. The hypocrite, even if you hear the beauty of their speech [Al-Munafiqun 63:4], is the farthest people from faith. He says:
"The difference in deeds follows what ***they are based upon"
Yes.
"So, favor with Allah is not by the outward form of ***deeds, but by the realities of faith"
"Glory be to the One who distributes His favor among the ***servants, for He is the bestower of favor and kindness"
"Glory be to Him" means: exalting Him, for He distributed His favor among His servants. He did not distribute it in vain, but with wisdom
Allah is most knowing of where He places His message
والله أعلم حيث يجعل رسالته"So, favor with Allah is not by the outward form of ***deeds, but by the realities of faith"
By Allah, favor is by the realities of faith, not by the outward form of deeds. The form is, by its name, a form. For this reason, look at the Khawarij; they are disbelievers, yet they pray better than we do, they fast, they give charity, and they remember Allah a lot. The outward form of their deeds is better than the outward form of our deeds, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said
One of you considers his prayer insignificant compared to their prayer
يحقر أحدكم صلاته عند صلاتهمand if they speak, you listen to their speech
وإن يقولوا تسمع لقولهم"The difference in deeds follows what ***they are based upon"
Yes.
"So, favor with Allah is not by the outward form of ***deeds, but by the realities of faith"