The Two Roads - Heaven and Hell

Religious knowledge is a radiating light given by All\h,
And this light of All\h is never given to any sinner.
True religious knowledge is a radiating light from All\h I, and its
benefits are manifest in its possessor through his acting according to it,
and its being a means of guidance for the community. A person’s `Ilm
(Knowledge) saves him from being led astray. It is extremely different to
mere information or data, which have none of the above stated
benefits.
Acquisition of empty knowledge, which does not fit this description, is
a burden as it is going to have to be reckoned for on the Day of
Judgement.
The Prophet, Mu#ammad r sought refuge from it by saying, “O All\h!
I seek Your protection from that knowledge which is not beneficial.
Muslim
As has already been mentioned, it can never be enough for Muslims
just to say “We believe”. To face trials and to worship All\h I by means
of actions, which may feel difficult, is all part and parcel of this
prestigious responsibility.
‘Does mankind think that they will be left alone by merely
uttering, “We believe”, and they will not be tested?’ al `Ankab[t
Only in All\h’s worship would his heart be at ease,
He would remain in the thought of how his Lord he could please.
One of All\h’s special favours is that He gives His chosen servants
happiness and inner peace in worship. All\h I creates within them a
craving to do more and more only for pleasing All\h I. This condition
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