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how do we avoid it when it is more hidden than the creep-
ing of an ant, O Messenger of Allah?" He replied, "Say:
'O Allah, we seek refuge in you from knowingly commit-
ting shirk with you and we ask your forgiveness for what
we do not know about.'" (Collected by Ahmad and at-
Tabarani)

Even though people may have escaped all of the snares
cited above, they must still be on their guard against self-
deception. If they wish to attain a truly unsullied faith, they
must think about this subject and avoid pride. Allah com-
mands His servants to believe in Him and turn only to Him
without ascribing any equals to Him. This is revealed in the
Qur'an:
… turning toward Him (in repentance). Fear (and
respect) Him and establish prayer. Do not be among the
idolaters. (Surat al-Rum: 31)
Those who do not believe ask: "Why has a Sign not
been sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "Allah mis-
guides whoever He wills and guides to Himself all who
turn to Him." (Surat al-Ra'd: 27)
As it is made clear in these verses, Allah has made undi-
luted faith obligatory and has forbidden idolatry. At the
same time, He has revealed that He will direct anyone who
turns to Him to the true path. In other words, those who
want to be guided to the true path must avoid all forms of
idolatry and "make your Lord your goal" (Surat al-Inshirah:
8). But what does this actually mean?
It means regarding Allah as one's only friend and helper,