What is the meaning of Ibn 'Umar's statement: "A servant does not reach the reality of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) until he leaves what stirs in his chest"?
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The questioner : Ibn 'Umar's statement: "A servant does not reach the reality of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) until he leaves what stirs in his chest"?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : What stirs in the chest...
The Shaykh : Yes, it is correct. That is, the reality of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is that you exercise scrupulousness regarding what stirs in your chest, what you are hesitant about and what is unclear to you, so you leave it. But do not impose it on others.
The questioner : Is wara' (scrupulousness) part of faith?
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed. There is no doubt that wara' (scrupulousness) is part of faith.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : What stirs in the chest...
The Shaykh : Yes, it is correct. That is, the reality of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah) is that you exercise scrupulousness regarding what stirs in your chest, what you are hesitant about and what is unclear to you, so you leave it. But do not impose it on others.
The questioner : Is wara' (scrupulousness) part of faith?
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed. There is no doubt that wara' (scrupulousness) is part of faith.