What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through righteous deeds?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you. Regarding seeking nearness to Allah through righteous deeds, is it considered among the best?
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Is it considered excellent?
The Shaykh : I did not understand.
The questioner : Is seeking nearness to Allah through righteous deeds prescribed?
The Shaykh : It is prescribed, yes. However, it may not be the best, and it may be the best, depending on the person's condition. A person's seeking nearness to Allah through His names and attributes may be more eloquent, or the situation may be the reverse. The first is a question from one who is self-sufficient, but who praises Allah (Mighty and Majestic). The second is a question from one who is in need, meaning that he hopes for the reward for this deed, and among its aspects is that he achieves his objective.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Is it considered excellent?
The Shaykh : I did not understand.
The questioner : Is seeking nearness to Allah through righteous deeds prescribed?
The Shaykh : It is prescribed, yes. However, it may not be the best, and it may be the best, depending on the person's condition. A person's seeking nearness to Allah through His names and attributes may be more eloquent, or the situation may be the reverse. The first is a question from one who is self-sufficient, but who praises Allah (Mighty and Majestic). The second is a question from one who is in need, meaning that he hopes for the reward for this deed, and among its aspects is that he achieves his objective.