The noble scholar, the unique of his age, the regulator of the scholars and the saints, Sidi Ahmad Zarruq al-Barnusi al-Fasi, may Allah be pleased with him, wrote the following:
If anyone is asked about the foundations of his path, he should reply:
'The foundations of our path are five:
Taqwa – mindfulness of Allah, privately and publicly
Adherence to the Sunna in word and deed
Indifference to whether others accept or reject one
Contentment with Allah in times of both hardship and ease
Turning to Allah in prosperity and adversity.'
The realization of mindfulness of Allah is through scrupulousness and uprightness. The realization of adherence to the Sunnah is through caution and excellent character. The realization of indifference to others’ acceptance or rejection is through patience and trust in Allah. The realization of contentment is through acceptance of what one is given and turning over the management of one’s affairs to Allah. The realization of turning back to Allah is through praise and gratitude in times of prosperity and taking refuge in Him in times of affliction.
The foundations of the preceding five are in the following five:
Exalted aspirations
Maintaining Allah’s reverence
Expending oneself in excellent service of others
Fulfilling one’s resolves
Magnifying one’s blessings.
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