What has been stated in the twenty lessons of this small
volume will, Insha Allah, suffice for anyone for the
attainment of Divine pleasure and paradise. It seems
appropriate here to give a brief resume of the whole
discussion before bringing the book to a close.
The first principle of Islam and the most essential
pre-requisite of deliverance and the attainment of paradise
is that a man affirms his faith in the Kalima of . After
that, he should try to acquire knowledge of the tenets of
Islam as least as far as it is necessary to know them in
order to be a good Muslim. His constant endeavour should be
to observe the Islamic teachings faithfully and to carry out
sincerely the Divine commandments regarding the Rights of
God as well as the Rights of Man and good social and moral
behaviour. When there may occur a lapse on his part in
respect of these matters he should feel genuinely sorry over
it and repent to God and seek His forgiveness. He should
resolve honestly not to be guilty of the transgression
again. If he has transgressed against a fellow being by
violating his rights or doing him any other harm he should
seek his pardon and make amends for his fault or misconduct
or pay suitable compensation as the case may be.
In the same way, the effort of a Muslim should always be
that the love of God and of His Apostle and His Faith should
be stronger in his heart than that of anyone or anything
else in the world. He should remain steadfast in faith and
waver not in the least form the path of duty to God and the
Prophet whatever the circumstances. He should also, as a
matter of duty, take some part or another in the preaching
and propagation of Islam it is a thing of outstanding virtue
and merit and a most special legacy of the Prophets. In the
present age, particularly, its value is much greater than
that of all other supererogatory prayers and forms of
worship and when a person devotes himself to it his devotion
to God, the Prophet and the Faith also develops and becomes
stronger.
Among the supererogatory prayers, if possible, one should
develop the habit of Tahajjud. Its auspiciousness is of the
very highest.
One must always be on one's guard against sin, specially
against the major sins, like adultery, stealing, falsehood,
drink, and dishonestly in monetary affairs. It is advisable
to do some Zikr every day. In case it may not be possible to
spare more time for it one should recite at least
Kalima-I-Tamjid Or only and Istighfar and Durood Sharif, a
hundred times each, morning and evening.
Time should also be set aside for the daily reading of the
Quran. It should be done with due religious respect and
reverence. After every obligatory Namaz and at bedtime the
Tasbeeh-I-Fatima may also be recited.
For those who aspire for more the advice is to seek guidance
from a spiritual mentor who may be worthy of it. The last
thing to be said in this connection is that the company of
true, pious and exalted devotees of God and attachment and
devotion to them is the very elixir of religious and
spiritual existence. If this can fall to the lot of anyone
all the rest will follow automatically. |