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chosen servant). In the noble Quran, this specific title has not been granted to anyone else.

The Grandeur of al-Musṭafā's Servitude

Dear Islamic brothers! This is an exceptionally high status. Scholars state that if there were a rank higher than this for a human, the honourable Messenger صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم would have been granted that rank in that state of special proximity.^{^[1]}

The lesson we learn here is that we must strive to become true servants of Allah Almighty. This is the first and final rank of a human being. Therefore, whether we manage to become anything else in this world or not, we must certainly become Allah Almighty’s servants in the true sense. To achieve this, what must we do? While this is a vast topic, I present a few points here; if we adopt them, اِنْ شَــآءَالـلّٰـه! we will succeed in becoming true servants of Allah Almighty.

Etiquettes of Servitude

1. Abundant Worship: A true servant of Allah Almighty is one who worships Him abundantly. Make it a habit to perform frequent worship:

1. Offer all five prayers with the congregation in the Masjid.

2. Perform voluntary prayers (nawāfil), such as Tahajjud, Ishrāq, Ḍuḥā, and Awwābīn.

3. Recite the noble Quran, invoke ṣalawāt upon the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, perform Dhikr of Allah Almighty abundantly, and keep voluntary fasts.

2. Do not Rely on your Worship: It is essential not to look at your own worship with pride or count yourself among the "pious." Scholars state: "A true servant is he who remains constantly engaged in worship

[1] Kitab al-MiꜤrāj li al-Qushayrī, p. 100

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