Fruit of religion, mark of sureness, abandonment of the unobjectionable in fear
of what is objectionable, (abiding by precautions and abandonment of suspected
matters), fear of suspected matters, hold themselves accountable in every
instance: regarding the sources of food, drink and clothes.
Obstacles to Fear of Allah
Strong attachment to the pleasures of this world, the one who is not afraid of
being exposed to people will not fear Allah, preservation of the tongue, the
fear of Allah is always before adversaries when one should recognize their dues.
Truth Behind the Fear of Allah
Allah should not miss you where He has ordered you, and should not see you where
He has forbidden you, avoidance of sins, the one who controls his inclination to
pleasures fears Allah, when inclination to pleasure is present the fear of Allah
will be manifest, renunciation of this world, performance of deeds based on what
one is aware of, saying the truth with respect to what is due to oneself and
what is not due, making deeds according to what Allah enjoined.
Reliance on Allah
What is Reliance on Allah
One of the pillars of faith, knowledge that creatures do not harm nor do they
benefit, they don’t give nor do they preclude, dispense with the creation, to
see that your means of sustenance is in the hand of Allah Most High, to fear
nothing with the fear of Allah, the one who relies solely on Allah is the
strongest of people, reliance on Allah gives wealth and dignity.
Sources of Reliance on Allah
Strong sureness, strong faith, trust in Allah.
* Book: Materialwest. By sayed Sami Khadra.