The document discusses the concept of Ehsan or goodness in Islam. It defines Ehsan as worshipping Allah as if you see Him, even though you do not see Him. It mentions that Ehsan can be shown through one's intentions, actions, and good deeds. The document also categorizes Ehsan into levels of Ehsan and categories such as Ehsan towards oneself, parents, spouse, children, kinship, and Muslim society.

2. And [by] the soul and He who proportioned it, And inspired it [with
discernment of] its wickedness and its righteousness, He has succeeded who
purifies it, And he has failed who instills it [with corruption][91:7-10]
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Heart Therapy

3. Component of Deen
On the authority of Umar (ra) who said: One day while we were sitting with the Messanger of Allah (saw),
there came before us a man with extremely white clothing and extremely black hair. There were no signs
of travel on him and none of us knew him. He [came and] sat next to the Prophet (saw). He supported his
knees up against the knees of the Prophet (saw) and put his hand on his thighs. He said, ‘O Muhammad,
tell me about Islam.’ The Messanger of Allah (saw) said, ‘Islam is to testify that there is none worthy of
worhsip except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messanger of Allah, to establish the prayers, to pay the
zakat, to fast [the month of] Ramadan, and to make pilgrimage to the House if you have the means to do
so.’ He said, ‘You have spoken truthfully [or correctly].’ We were amazed that he asks the question and then
says that he had spoken truthfully. He said, ‘Tell me about Imaan (faith).’ He [the Messanger of Allah (saw)]
responded, ‘It is to believe in Allah, His angles, His books, His messangers, the Last Day and to believe in the
divine decree, [both] the good and the evil thereof.’ He said, ‘You have spoken truthfully.’ He said, ‘Tell me
about al-Ihsaan (goodness).’ He [the Prophet (saw)] answered, ‘It is that you worship Allah as if you see
Him. And even though you do not see Him, [you know] He sees you.’ He said, ‘Tell me about [the time of]
the Hour,’ He [the Prophet (saw)] answered, ‘The one being asked does not know more than the one
asking.’ He said, ‘Tell me about it’s signs.’ He answered, ‘The slave-girl shall give birth to her master, and you
will see the barefooted, scantily-clothed, destitiute shepards competing in constructing lofty buildings.’
Then he went away. I stayed for a long time. Then he [the Prophet (saw)] said, ‘O Umar, do you know who
the questioner was?’ I said, ‘Allah and His Mesanger know best.’ He said, ‘It was [the angel] Jibriel who
came to teach you your religion.’ (Recorded in Muslim)

4. Then he raised his parents to the throne, and they all fell down in prostration to
Joseph, who then said, “O my dear father! This is the interpretation of my old
dream. My Lord has made it come true. He was truly kind to me when He freed
me from prison, and brought you all from the desert after Satan had ignited
rivalry between me and my siblings. Indeed my Lord is subtle in fulfilling what
He wills. Surely He ˹alone˺ is the All-Knowing, All-Wise.”[Surah Yusuf :100]
What is Ehsan ?

5. • Ehsan of intention
• Ehsan in the action
• Ehsan in performing the goods
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Levels of Ehsan

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Categories of Ehsan
• Ehsan to One’ Own Nafs
• Ehsan to the Parents
• Ehsan to One’s Spouse
• Ehsan to the Children
• Ehsan in upholding the ties of kinship
• Ehsan to the Muslim Society
• Ehsan can be found on everything….

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Does Allah want our worship
or It is Human who need worship: Why ?
To Allah belong all things in heaven and earth: verily Allah is He (that
is) free of all wants, worthy of all praise. (Luqman 31:26)
Everyone upon the earth will perish, And there will remain the Face of
your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor. [Surah Rahman 55-26/27]

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Why Should we worship Allah
"And strive hard in Allah's cause as you ought to strive (with
sincerity). He has chosen you (to convey Islam), and has not laid
upon you in religion any hardship, it is the religion of your father
Abraham (Islam). It is He (Allah) who has named you Muslims
both before and in this (the Quran), that the Messenger
(Mohammad) may be a witness over you and you be witnesses
over mankind. So offer prayer perfectly, give Zakat (compulsory
charity), and hold fast to Allah, He is your Lord, what an
excellent Lord and what an excellent helper!" [22:78]
Food of Soul: those who believe and whose hearts find comfort in the remembrance
of Allah. Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort [13:28]

9. "Say (O Muhammad) my prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death belong to
Allah; He has no partner and I am ordered to be among those who submit, i.e.;
Muslims." (6:162)
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What is Worship?

10. Worship of the Heart is from the hidden actions, such as:
⋆ Loving Allah and his Messenger
⋆ Tawakkul (reliance on Allah)
⋆ Sabr (patience)
⋆ Being pleased with Allah and with His Qadr
⋆ Yaqeen (certainty in Allah and His religion).
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Worship in 3 Main Categories

11. Worshipping Allah with Tongue:
⋆ Du’aa is of 2 types.
⋆ Du’aa of supplication: where you ask Allah to grant you something
⋆ Du’aa of praise: i.e. subhan Allah, Allahu Akbar, where you glorify Allah
⋆ The heart has worship the tongue all our physical faculties have ‘Ibadah – we could be in form of
worship all time – constantly with Allah Subhana wata `alah
⋆ When one observes and contemplates wonders of Allah could be worship
Worshipping Allah with the Physical Faculties:
⋆ Every good deed that we perform for the sake of Allah is worship. Even brushing your teeth if the
higher intention is to purify your mouth for the worship of Allah (i.e. reciting Qur’an, etc)
⋆ Your migration from doing evil to good is ibaadah. Stopping self from doing haram for the sake of
Allah is worship – I move to halal is a form of worship
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Worship in 3 Main Categories

12. How do we worship Allah?
Say, "I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed that your god is one
God. So whoever would hope for the meeting with his Lord - let him do
righteous work and not associate in the worship of his Lord anyone.“ [18:110]

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Expiation of SINs
EXPIATION OF SINS IN THE DUNYA:
Duniya: the life of this world.
• Repentance - At Tawbah
• Istighfaar - Actively Seeking forgiveness
• Good deeds that erase the bad one
• Calamities that erase the sins

14. EXPIATION OF SINS IN AL-BARZAKH :
Barzakh: The life after death, during grave, and before Day of Judgement
• A form of purification before you enter Jannah
• The Trial of the grave
• The offspring make du’aa : Ibn ‘Abbaas (Radiyallahu An Hum) narrates
the Prophet (Sallahu Alyhee Wa Salaam) said, “There is no Muslim man
who dies and forty men who do not associate anything with Allah pray
funeral prayer for him, but Allah will accept their intercession for him.”
[Muslim]
Expiation of SINs

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Expiation of SINs
EXPIATION OF SINS IN the day of Judgement :
• The terror of the day
• The pain of the day
• Intercession of the angels, believers, the prophets, the hafiz ...
• Includes Forgiveness and pardoning of Allah Subhana wa ta`alah.
EXPIATION OF SINS IN Hell-Fire:
• The ones who will come from Jahannam and enter Jannah will be called the Jahannamiyoon
• After purification of the fire, then they enter Jannah by the Permission and Mercy of Allah alone.

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The Clock is Ticking
So that no ˹sinful˺ soul will say ˹on Judgment Day˺, ‘Woe to me for
neglecting ˹my duties towards˺ Allah, while ridiculing ˹the truth[39:56]

17. Have you Weighted Your Deeds Lately?
O believers! Be mindful of Allah and let every soul look to what ˹deeds˺ it has
sent forth for tomorrow. And fear Allah, ˹for˺ certainly Allah is All-Aware of what
you do [59:18]

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Traps of Shaytan
⋆ Associating someone with Allah or not worshipping at all i.e. shirk
⋆ Innovations/Bid’ah – this comes way before the trap of Major Sins
⋆ Major Sins
⋆ Minor sins
⋆ Preoccupying you with permissible things (mubah)
⋆ Preoccupying with deeds of lesser rewards
⋆ Deploying his soldiers against you.
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Rescuing Your Soul?
"Truly, Allâh loves those who turn unto Him in repentance and loves
those who purify themselves" [Surah Al-Baqarah: 222]
Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by
sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all
sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.“[39:53]

20. Pre-Condition of Repentance
1. Sincerity to Allah, the Most High
2. Remorse for the sin that was
3. Ceasing to commit the sin immediately
4. Determination to not go back to doing that sin again in the future
5. The repentance should not occur before the time when its
acceptance is terminated, either by death or by the sun rising from the
west.