The purpose of a Muslim's life is to become a "Muhsin" – a doer of good deeds who performs his actions totally for Allah, in accordance with the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger (SAWS), without any desire for worldly gain, praise or fame. Allah Most Exalted praises such believers in many Quranic verses.
Allah Ta'ala says:
"… but whoever submits his face (himself) to Allah (i.e. follows Allah's Religion of Islamic Monotheism) and he is a Muhsin then his reward is with his Lord (Allah), on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve".
- (Quran 2:112).
".…And who has (in mind) no favor from anyone to be paid back. Except to seek the Face of his Lord, the Most High."
- (Quran 92:19 & 20)
Narrated 'Âishah (ra) that
The Prophet (SAW) said:
"Do good deeds Properly, Sincerely and Moderately and Receive Good News Because one's Good Deeds will Not make him enter Paradise." They asked, "Even You, O Allâh's Messenger?"
He said, "Even I, unless and until Allâh protects or covers me with His Pardon and His Mercy." (Sahih Al-Bukhâri, Vol.8, Hadîth No.474).
Entry into Paradise depends Totally on the Pardon, Mercy and Acceptance of Allah Ta'ala.
The Prophet (SAWS) warned:
"O people, beware of the MINOR shirk of Riyaa (Show-Off) for it is more subtle than the footsteps of an ant."
When someone asked, "How can we save ourselves from it when it is more subtle than the footsteps of an ant, O Messenger of Allah?"
The Prophet (saw) replied, "Say:
Allaahumma innee a'oodhu bika min an ushrika bika shay'an wa ana a'lamu wa astaghfiruka limaa laa a'alamu"
O Allah, we seek refuge with You from knowingly associating anything with You, and we seek Your forgiveness for that which we do unknowingly."
- (Musnad Ahmad Hadith 19171)
Allah Ta'ala says:
"… but whoever submits his face (himself) to Allah (i.e. follows Allah's Religion of Islamic Monotheism) and he is a Muhsin then his reward is with his Lord (Allah), on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve".
- (Quran 2:112).
".…And who has (in mind) no favor from anyone to be paid back. Except to seek the Face of his Lord, the Most High."
- (Quran 92:19 & 20)
Narrated 'Âishah (ra) that
The Prophet (SAW) said:
"Do good deeds Properly, Sincerely and Moderately and Receive Good News Because one's Good Deeds will Not make him enter Paradise." They asked, "Even You, O Allâh's Messenger?"
He said, "Even I, unless and until Allâh protects or covers me with His Pardon and His Mercy." (Sahih Al-Bukhâri, Vol.8, Hadîth No.474).
Entry into Paradise depends Totally on the Pardon, Mercy and Acceptance of Allah Ta'ala.
The Prophet (SAWS) warned:
"O people, beware of the MINOR shirk of Riyaa (Show-Off) for it is more subtle than the footsteps of an ant."
When someone asked, "How can we save ourselves from it when it is more subtle than the footsteps of an ant, O Messenger of Allah?"
The Prophet (saw) replied, "Say:
Allaahumma innee a'oodhu bika min an ushrika bika shay'an wa ana a'lamu wa astaghfiruka limaa laa a'alamu"
O Allah, we seek refuge with You from knowingly associating anything with You, and we seek Your forgiveness for that which we do unknowingly."
- (Musnad Ahmad Hadith 19171)
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