act upon it; this is why the Sufiya رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـه give great importance to the rectification of the heart. (Mirat-ul-Manajih, vol. 4, p. 230, selected)

Imam Muhammad Ghazali رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه writes the following: ‘Outward actions have a special connection with internal attributes. If the inner is spoilt, then the apparent actions will also get spoilt, and if the inner is free from jealousy, ostentation, arrogance and other defects, then the apparent actions will also be sound.’ (Minhaj-ul-‘Aabideen, p. 13, summarised)

Internal sins are usually connected with the heart. Therefore, the rectification of the heart is very important.

At another place, Imam Muhammad Ghazali رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه states: ‘What needs the most protection and supervision is the heart, for it is the essence of the entire body. It is for this reason that if your heart becomes ruined, then all of your limbs will be ruined, and if you rectify it, then the rest of the limbs will be rectified by themselves. This is because the heart is like the trunk of a tree, and the rest of the limbs are like branches, and the soundness or corruption of the branches is dependent upon the trunk. If your eyes, tongue, stomach, etc., are sound, then it means that your heart is sound, and if all these limbs are inclined towards sins, then consider your heart to be corrupt. Then, you should believe that the heart being corrupt is a very severe matter. 

So, give full attention towards the rectification of your heart so that all of the limbs are rectified and you perceive spiritual tranquillity. The rectification of the heart is extremely difficult, as its corruption is linked to whims and whispers which are beyond the control of a person. This is why its rectification entails full consciousness, alertness and great struggle.’ (Minhaj-ul-‘Aabideen, p. 98)

Ameer-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat دَامَـتْ بَـرَكَـاتُـهُـمُ الْـعَـالِـيَـهْ states: ‘The heart also becomes dirty due to sins; reciting the Quran, remembering death, crying in the fear of Allah Almighty and in the love of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم cleanses the heart.’ (Madani Muzakarah, 20 Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1437 AH 26 June 2016)

Introduction to the application of Ameer-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat دَامَـتْ بَـرَكَـاتُـهُـمُ الْـعَـالِـيَـهْ

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