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The_Foundations_of_the_Islamic_Belief, page : 209
Nevertheless the two worlds are connected and interdependent. For this reason the science of
revelation
extends its scope every now and then into the realm of practical religion and does not withdraw
until it
imposes some obligations.
This then is how belief, in accordance with this usage, increases through good deeds. For this
reason,
`Ali said, "Indeed belief will loom as a single white spot in the heart of man. If the man will do
that
which is good the white spot will grow and spread until the whole heart is white. Whereas hypocrisy
makes it first appearance as a black blotch in the heart of a man. If the man will do that which is
unlawful, the black blotch will grow and spread until the whole heart is black, and blackness
becomes
man's second nature." Allah says: "No, but what they used to do has veiled their hearts." The second
usage of the term belief denotes both acceptance and deeds, just as the Prophet - the praise and
peace
revelation
extends its scope every now and then into the realm of practical religion and does not withdraw
until it
imposes some obligations.
This then is how belief, in accordance with this usage, increases through good deeds. For this
reason,
`Ali said, "Indeed belief will loom as a single white spot in the heart of man. If the man will do
that
which is good the white spot will grow and spread until the whole heart is white. Whereas hypocrisy
makes it first appearance as a black blotch in the heart of a man. If the man will do that which is
unlawful, the black blotch will grow and spread until the whole heart is black, and blackness
becomes
man's second nature." Allah says: "No, but what they used to do has veiled their hearts." The second
usage of the term belief denotes both acceptance and deeds, just as the Prophet - the praise and
peace