Actions Are a Part of Eman
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Subject: iman
Title: Actions Are a Part of Eman
Created on: Thu Nov 08 09:37:49 -0500 2007
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Abstract: ... h's Commandments? Is attesting to 'La Ilaha Illa Allah' only with the heart and without implementing the Commandments enough for one to be called a 'saved believer?' What about indulging in what is prohibited? The answer to these questions is as follows: Referring to believing in the heart and adhering to the Commandments as different subjects is only meant to clarify and explain both. In reality, there is no separation between faith and adherence. The mind cannot imagine a person hearing Allah's Words, as if saying, O My slave! There is indeed a Day of Reckoning. On that Day, I am going to hold you accountable for your deeds. If you do good, I will enter you into Paradise. If you do evil, I will throw you in Hell. Can anyone imagine that the slave would say in response, O Lord! I believe in and accept Your Words. But I apologize for not adhering to them, for I am lazy!! Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim further explained this matter, saying, It is not foreseeable that a believing man knows that the prayer is obligatory, hearing Allah's call to the prayer, day and night throughout his life, yet, he does not answer this call not even once! Suppose that someone told you that the place you are sitting in now is surrounded by fire, and that if you do not escape, then the fire will definitely kill you. Do you think that anyone would remain in this place after hearing such a warning? Can you imagine someone arguing with whoever giving the warning, saying, 'O brother! I hear your warning, but excuse me. I am not leaving, for I am lazy!' If such a man exists, then he is either disbelieving in the warning, or is simply insane. There is not a sane person who would believe such a warning yet treats it in this manner. Believing in the heart and adhering to what this belief calls for is one whole subject that cannot be divided into separate and unrelated parts. If faith exists in the heart, then this faith will lead to adhering to and obeying the Commandments. This is an irrefutable fact. Only those who are blinded by following their traditions or those who are ignorant will reject this fact. Nonadherenc... [Full Article...]
