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The Garden of Guidance.
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Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, said:
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“O ye who believe! Be mindful of your duty to Allah, and seek the way of approach unto Him, and strive in His way in order that ye may succeed.” (5:35)
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And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
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"O people,
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you will never be able to bear,
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or you will never carry out,
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all that you have been commanded to do.
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Rather, aim for rectitude and rejoice in good tidings."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud.
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And he (peace be upon him) said:
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"O people, would you like to strive earnestly in supplication?"
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They said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah."
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He said:
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"Say:
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'O Allah, help me to remember You, give thanks to You, and worship You well.'"
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Narrated by al-Hakim.
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A benefit:
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Religion is lost between excess and neglect, between harsh stringency and laxity, between extremism and complacency.
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Therefore, adhere to moderation!
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For indeed, no one ever overburdens themselves in religion except that it overwhelms them.