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repentance and remorse for your excesses, and a determined resolution not to
commit them in future. Cleanse your inner being in this way, for that is the place
to be examined by the One you worship.
Covering Private Parts
You cover the private parts; i.e. prevent certain areas of the body from being
exposed to human view. But what about the shameful areas of your inner being,
those unworthy secrets of your soul, that are scrutinized only by Allah, the
Almighty. Be conscious of these faults. Be discreet about them, but realize that
nothing can be hidden from the sight of Allah, High Exalted. Only through
repentance, shame and fear will they be forgiven.
Facing The Qibla
As for facing (not just the face but the whole body) the Qibla, in doing so, you
turn your external face away from all other directions and toward the House of
Allah, High Exalted. Do you then suppose you are not also required to turn your
heart away from everything else, directing it towards Allah, the Almighty? What
commit them in future. Cleanse your inner being in this way, for that is the place
to be examined by the One you worship.
Covering Private Parts
You cover the private parts; i.e. prevent certain areas of the body from being
exposed to human view. But what about the shameful areas of your inner being,
those unworthy secrets of your soul, that are scrutinized only by Allah, the
Almighty. Be conscious of these faults. Be discreet about them, but realize that
nothing can be hidden from the sight of Allah, High Exalted. Only through
repentance, shame and fear will they be forgiven.
Facing The Qibla
As for facing (not just the face but the whole body) the Qibla, in doing so, you
turn your external face away from all other directions and toward the House of
Allah, High Exalted. Do you then suppose you are not also required to turn your
heart away from everything else, directing it towards Allah, the Almighty? What