{The Absolute

Essentials of Islam}
Faith, Worship, and Spirituality
Lesson 12: The Path of Salvation

Faraz Rabbani

One: Never Act Without Knowledge

“Never acting or entering into a transaction without

know- ing the ruling of Allāh regarding it.”

Two: Stick to the Halal

“Eating, drinking and clothing oneself through lawful

means.”

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 Three: Trust, Contentment, &
Thankfulness

“Trusting in one’s Lord (Exalted is He), being content

with His Decree, and thanking Him for all one’s
blessings .”

Four: Complete Repentance

“Repenting from all sins”

Five: Sincerity in Worship and Life

“Being sincere in one’s worship—by leaving showing off

(riyā’ ) and conceit (ujb)”

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Six: Opposing Your Four Enemies

“Not following one’s desires, caprice, worldly

aspirations, or the whisperings of Satan when these go
against the com- mand of Allāh or could lead one
towards sin or heedlessness.”

Seven: Reciting Qur’an

“Reciting the Qur’ān, reflecting upon it, and acting

upon its teachings”

Eight: Learning & Living the Sunna

“(1) Learning the sunna of the Beloved of Allāh (Allāh

bless him and give him peace); (2) acting upon its
guidance—in one’s worship, dealings, and habits; (3)
and adorning oneself with the Prophet’s inward states
(Allāh bless him and give him peace).”

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 Nine: Thinking of Death

“Being prepared for death.”

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Ten: Caution in Speech

“Guarding one’s tongue from detestable speech.”

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11: Leaving Backbiting

“Leaving backbiting, which is to mention someone with

that which they dislike, even if it is true. If it is untrue,
it is slander, which is a greater sin.”

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 12: Commanding the Good

“Commanding the good and forbidding the evil .”

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13: Being Good to Parents & Family

“Being good to one’s parents and relatives”

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14: Keeping Promises

“Keeping one’s promises”

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 15. Charity & Feeding the Hungry

“Giving in charity to the needy, especially those who are

without food .”

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16. Keeping from Zina

“Never even coming near fornication (zina).”

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