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Allah is not going to make life pleasant for us until we first take
the right disposition in our hearts. When I confess the sins of my
life before Allah only, and pour out the sentiments of my heart to
1 lim, I have a chance to receive His Forgiveness and His Help. But
as long as I deny my shortcomings and try to present myself as
something I am not, I have no chance with Allah. I have to first be
truthful to Allah before He will come to my aid.
Making one's daily prayers is said to be a difficult thing, except
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INTRODUCTION TO AL-ISLAMfor those who have fear of displeasing Allah; those who feel em-
barrassment for doing wrong. We don't like for our parents,
wives, or children to see us performing ugly acts, or vulgar, in-
ferior conduct. It brings us a sense of embarrassment and shame.
The believer feels this way before Allah when he knows he has
done something which displeases Him. Taqwa is a fear which
makes him feel, "I've been caught wrong; I stand blameworthy,"
the right disposition in our hearts. When I confess the sins of my
life before Allah only, and pour out the sentiments of my heart to
1 lim, I have a chance to receive His Forgiveness and His Help. But
as long as I deny my shortcomings and try to present myself as
something I am not, I have no chance with Allah. I have to first be
truthful to Allah before He will come to my aid.
Making one's daily prayers is said to be a difficult thing, except
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25
INTRODUCTION TO AL-ISLAMfor those who have fear of displeasing Allah; those who feel em-
barrassment for doing wrong. We don't like for our parents,
wives, or children to see us performing ugly acts, or vulgar, in-
ferior conduct. It brings us a sense of embarrassment and shame.
The believer feels this way before Allah when he knows he has
done something which displeases Him. Taqwa is a fear which
makes him feel, "I've been caught wrong; I stand blameworthy,"