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The right attitude is formed after we stop seeking "self glorifica-
tion." In Al-Islam we never say, "Glorified are you," or "Glorified
am I." First we recognize that glory is not for us. It is for Allah
alone. This makes us praise Him by saying, "All praise is due to
Allah." After praising Him properly, without the desire or inclina-
tion to promote or glorify ourselves, we give our devotion to
Allah.
Everything in the heavens and the earth stands as a testimony to
Allah's Glory, and shows that He alone is perfect and above
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mistakes and weaknesses. We are subject to make mistakes. We
are subject to be weak under given circumstances. Allah alone is
worthy of being praised with the perfect praise, and of being
glorified and worshipped. This is the attitude we must develop in
our hearts. When we develop this attitude, the blind animal urge
tion." In Al-Islam we never say, "Glorified are you," or "Glorified
am I." First we recognize that glory is not for us. It is for Allah
alone. This makes us praise Him by saying, "All praise is due to
Allah." After praising Him properly, without the desire or inclina-
tion to promote or glorify ourselves, we give our devotion to
Allah.
Everything in the heavens and the earth stands as a testimony to
Allah's Glory, and shows that He alone is perfect and above
48
INTRODUCTION TO AL-ISLAM
mistakes and weaknesses. We are subject to make mistakes. We
are subject to be weak under given circumstances. Allah alone is
worthy of being praised with the perfect praise, and of being
glorified and worshipped. This is the attitude we must develop in
our hearts. When we develop this attitude, the blind animal urge