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ly alter their perspective. More than anyone else, people of
faith should take this admonition to heart. Allah will certainly
give rewards to a believer who seeks His good pleasure with
a sincere heart and pure intent.

Complying with the Prophet’s
Words Willingly and Sincerely
A believer is obedient to the orders of Allah and His
Messenger (saas); while complying with the Prophet's (saas)
judgments, he feels not a speck of distress or discomfort in
his heart. He knows that everything that Allah and His
Messenger (saas) command is the truest, the best and the
most beneficial. Aware that every commandment of Allah and
His Messenger (saas) is best for him, a believer complies will-
ingly under any circumstances. This sincere and submissive
approach emanates from the believer’s faith.
On the other hand, an obedient appearance that lacks
heartfelt submission could point to weakness in faith:
No, by your Lord, they are not believers until they
make you their judge in the disputes that break out
between them, and then find no resistance within
themselves to what you decide and submit them-
selves completely. (Surat an-Nisa’; 65)
For various reasons a hypocrite may display apparent
obedience and meticulously observe certain commandments.
Yet it is not true faith, so long as one does not obey with
ardent submission. Hesitation reveals that a person still har-
bors some doubts and concerns about Allah and His
Messenger (saas). The lack of a deep and inner obedience and