Which is better: the one who feared Allah from the start, or the one who feared Him after being punished?
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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you, which is better: the one who...?
The Shaykh : The first is more complete; the first is in a better state, while the second may be in a better final outcome. This is because the one who feared after being punished has a fear that has a stronger impact on the heart and is more fearful of Allah. As for the one who feared from the beginning, there is no doubt that he is in a better state. Yes.
The Shaykh : The first is more complete; the first is in a better state, while the second may be in a better final outcome. This is because the one who feared after being punished has a fear that has a stronger impact on the heart and is more fearful of Allah. As for the one who feared from the beginning, there is no doubt that he is in a better state. Yes.