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2. *The Garden of Guidance*

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3. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, said:

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“Those unto whom We gave the Scripture before it, they believe in it,” (28:52)

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“And when it is recited unto them, they say: We believe in it. Lo! it is the Truth from our Lord. Lo! even before it we were of those who surrender (unto Him).” (28:53)

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“And when it is recited unto them, they say: We believe in it. Lo! it is the Truth from our Lord. Lo! even before it we were of those who surrender (unto Him).” (28:53)

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“These will be given their reward twice over, because they are steadfast and repel evil with good, and spend of that wherewith We have provided them,” (28:54)

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8. And on the authority of 'Amr ibn 'Abasah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:

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9. "I came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said, 'O Messenger of Allah, what is Islam?'

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10. He replied, 'Pleasant speech and feeding others.'

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11. I asked, 'What is faith (Iman)?'

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12. He replied, 'Patience and tolerance.'

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13. I asked, 'Which expression of Islam is best?'

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14. He said, 'That the Muslims are safe from one's tongue and hand.'

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15. I asked, 'Which expression of faith is best?'

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16. He said, 'Good character.'"

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17. Narrated by Ahmad.

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Benefit:

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18. Ibn Abi al-Dunya mentioned with his chain of transmission, saying:

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19. Ibrahim ibn Dawud (may Allah have mercy on him) said:

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20. "One of the wise men said:

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21. 'Indeed, Allah has servants who meet afflictions with a cheerful countenance.'

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22. He said, 'Those are the ones whose hearts have been purified from the worldly life.'

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23. Then he said:

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24. Wahb ibn Munabbih said:

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25. 'I found in the Psalms of David

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26. that Allah Almighty says:

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27. "O David, do you know who among people will cross the Sirat fastest?

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28. Those who are pleased with My decree,

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29. and whose tongues remain moist with My remembrance."'"