account of his business dealings, not only will he fail to make profit, but he may instead face loss. If even after suffering losses he does not awaken from deep heedlessness, a day may come when even his original capital is lost and he becomes dependent on every single penny. 

Similarly, whoever intends to gain profit in the “business of the Hereafter” should reflect upon his actions. He should improve the actions that help him attain benefit, and abandon those actions that become obstacles in achieving success. Whoever continues such self-accountability will, by the grace of Allah, be successful and granted entry into Paradise as his reward اِنْ شَــآءَالـلّٰـه. If he falls prey to heedlessness, he will remain at loss, the consequence of which may appear in the form of entering Hell. وَالْعِیاذُ بِاللّٰہ

اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه Amir Ahl al-Sunnah, Mawlana Ilyas Attar al-Qadiri دَامَـتْ بَـرَكَـاتُـهُـمُ الْـعَـالِـيَـهْ has provided unique and exemplary guidance on reflection in a simple and effective manner. He has given us an excellent compilation of Shariah and Ṭarīqah, containing practical methods for performing good deeds easily and avoiding sins- entitled Pious Deeds, in the form of questions.

There are:

1. 72 pious deeds for Islamic brothers,

2. 63 for Islamic sisters,

3. 92 for male students of knowledge,

4. 83 for female students of knowledge,

5. 40 for boys and girls, and

6. 27 for special Islamic brothers (i.e. deaf and mute).

Importance of the Pious Deeds booklet

O lovers of the Prophet! The Pious Deeds booklet is not only a great gift that reminds us of the pious predecessors رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـه, but also serves as an effective means of following in their footsteps via contemplation and reflection. By