What is a Person of Perfected Faith Like?

What Kind of a Belief in Allah Does He Have?

He knows that:

There is no god but Allah,
It is Allah Who created everything,
It is Allah Who directs all affairs,
Hearts are in Allah's hands,
Allah encompasses everything,
It is He Who determines man's destiny,
He is the Almighty and does whatever He wills,
Allah is All-Aware and All-Hearing,
Allah is the Preserver of all things,
He is the Knower of all unseen things,
He is Rich Beyond Need and is exalted above everything,
He has not given birth and that He was not born,
He does not misplace nor does He forget,
He is the Master of the Kingdom,
He is the sole Inheritor,
He is alive,
Might and honour belong to Allah,
He is always victorious and Almighty,
To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names,
He is the Mighty, the Wise,
He is nearer to His servant than his jugular vein,
Allah knows the slightest thing in our minds,
He knows what is secret and what is yet more hidden,
He is the Just,
He is the Most Merciful of the merciful,
He is the Ever-Forgiving,
He is the All-Loving,
He is the Acceptor of repentance,
He answers sincere prayers,
He is Ever-Thankful,
He is the One Who teaches everything,
He is a warner,
He gives life to the dead and creates the Day of Reckoning,
He helps those who help His religion, both in this world and the hereafter,
Allah's promise is true,
He creates hell for disbelievers and paradise for believers,

What Kind of a Fear of Allah Does He Have?

He fears Allah alone and observes only His limits,
He does not fear anything but Allah,
He fears Allah as much as he can,
He feels that it is He Who puts fear for Allah and faith in one's heart,
He experiences this fear not only in times of difficulty but also in times of ease,
He does not forget that Allah knows what the heart harbours, all secrets and what is even more concealed,
He remembers that Allah sees everything,
He conducts himself well, in the knowledge that he will give an account of everything to Allah,
He pays the utmost attention to what is lawful and unlawful,
Everything he does is based on his fear of Allah,
He turns towards Allah for every deed in which he engages,
He feels that it is Allah alone Who punishes,
He feels fear of Allah, His threat and the punishment of Hell,
He does not forget how Allah punished those wrongdoers who passed away before him,
He has a respectful and strong fear of Allah.

What Kind of a Faith Does He Have?

He has a faith founded entirely on fear and love of Allah,
Owing to his deep-seated fear and love of Allah;
He worships Allah alone,
He regards Allah over and above everything,
He seeks no god apart from Allah,
He does not associate any partners with Him,
He knows that everything is from Allah,
He knows Allah is always with him and sees whatever he does,
He is aware that the main purpose in every moment of life is to earn Allah's approval,
He devotes his entire life to Allah,
He observes Allah's limits meticulously,
He is conscious of his weaknesses before Allah,
He assumes an obedient attitude towards Allah's words,
He trusts Allah alone,
He understands that Allah is his sole helper,
He remembers Allah unceasingly,
He meticulously adheres to the Qur'an,
He is always grateful to Allah,
He believes in the Day of Rising with certainty,
He hinders others from being deceived by the life of this world,
He feels no fear for the future,
He perceives that there is good in everything,
He turns towards Allah in every deed,
He remembers all the qualities he possesses are from Allah,
He feels heartfelt obedience to Allah, His commands and His prophets,
He does not let Satan influence him,
He always acts in accordance with his conscience,
He has a state of spirit that turns solely towards Allah,
He takes only Allah and believers as his friends,
He strives to draw nearer to Allah,
He feels grateful to Allah at every moment,
He does not forget to secretly or openly spend for the cause of Allah,
He is firm in his resolution to exercise patience in any difficulty,
He displays moral perfection,
He constantly displays the attributes of believers,
He becomes foremost in good deeds.

What Kind of an Understanding of Fate Does He Have?

He knows that:

Everything has been created in accordance with destiny,
Allah predetermines every event, from birth to death,
Every event occurs at the exact moment Allah preordains,
He should humble himself before his Lord,
Heartfelt obedience to Allah is of recognized worth,
Allah sees all times in a moment,
He needs to submit to Allah,
No matter what he does, it is Allah Who will determine the end,
If he submits to Allah completely, he will never become unhappy,
He should be contented with every image Allah creates.
Aware that everything that befalls him is from Allah alone:
He does not become agitated,
He feels neither sorrow nor distress,
He does not panic,
He does not despair,
He does not feel anxious,
He does not feel anger,
He does not say "if only",
He does not give sudden and exaggerated reactions,
He does not grieve over death,
He does not feel sorry for what he has lost or what has befallen him.

What Kind of Reason and Wisdom Does He Have?

He has such a reason and wisdom as enable him,

to ponder over the Qur'an as is proper,
to evaluate everything in compliance with the Qur'anic logic,
to think that there is good in everything since it is from Allah,
to adhere to his conscience in all his acts,
to think that everything occurs by the will of Allah,
to try to see the purpose and good that are hidden behind every event,
to remember Allah, standing, sitting and lying on his side,
to deeply reflect on the existence of Allah and the artistry in His creation,
to primarily search out and reflect upon the subjects to which Allah draws attention and the signs of creation,
to find answers to his questions in the Qur'an,
to seek solutions to his problems in the Qur'an,
to think always in favour of religion,
to seek refuge in Allah, if temptation from Satan afflicts him,
to think well of believers,
to consider other people's needs,
to prioritise matters in compliance with Allah's approval,
to make a fair judgement between right and wrong in compliance with the Qur'anic logic,
to think about his own creation,
to think about the Day of Reckoning,
to take admonition, thinking about paradise and especially hell,
to make a reckoning of his self.

What Kind of An Understanding of Love Does He Have?

He loves Allah more than anyone and anything,

the love he feels for the Prophet (saas) surpasses the love he feels for other people,
the love he feels for believers is a love based on Allah's consent,
the one he loves most is the one whom he hopes will strive most for the approval of Allah and is the most pious.
He does not nurture a passionate love for worldly pleasures,
He does not ask for any reward in return for his deeds other than Allah's love,
He does not like those who oppose Allah and His messenger,
the love or need he feels for something does not hinder him from giving it up.

How, and About Which Matters Does He Talk?

He glorifies Allah with His most beautiful names,
He advocates what is good, of the events that he expects to take place in the future, he says "Insh'Allah" meaning, "by Allah's will".
He glorifies Allah with the word "Maash'Allah" when he sees such beauty as reflects Allah's artistry,
He utters such words as he hopes will please Allah,
While talking, he recalls Allah's verses,
He speaks wisely,
He speaks concisely and in a comprehensible manner,
He does not speak about vain, trivial issues,
He considers the needs of people while talking,
He does not lie,
He speaks to his parents in a very respectful manner and never utters a word of contempt,
He speaks in a gentle manner,
He displays his trustworthiness in his speech,
He speaks sincerely and plainly,
He avoids secret talks,
He warns people, in compliance with the Quran, he says "Salam" (peace) when he enters a house,
He says "Salam" (peace) and, without talking, passes by when he meets ignorant people,
He does not utter a word that includes slander,
He does not participate in such conversation and passes by with dignity,
By the way he speaks, he encourages good behaviour and discourages bad actions,
He is moderate in tone and avoids speaking loudly,
He knows that he is responsible for every word he says,
He does not keep swearing oaths for vain and trivial purposes,
He neither vilifies nor speaks ill of anybody when he converses,
He does not backbite,
He speaks so as to influence others to pay heed to their consciences.

How Does He Pray and What Does He Ask For?

He prays by turning towards Allah for everything.
He prays to Allah alone and asks for help only from Him.
He prays to Him, knowing that Allah answers every prayer.
He prays knowing that Allah is nearer to him than his jugular vein and that He knows what he thinks at all times.
He prays by glorifying Him with the most beautiful of His names and reflecting upon the meanings of those names.
He prays without putting a limit to his wishes from Allah.
He prays to Him, knowing that a prayer does not have to be in a certain form, and that every act he does to win Allah's approval is a prayer.
He prays to Him, knowing that there is no need for a special place to pray, for one can pray anywhere and at any time.
He prays to Him in the most respectful manner.
He prays not only in times of trouble or need, but also in times of abundance and richness.
He gives thanks for the blessings granted to him as an answer to his prayers.
His prayers are sincere.
He prays to Allah humbly and secretly.
His prayers are not intended to impress others.
He prays to Allah in fear and ardent hope.
He prays for the prophets and believers as much as he prays for himself.
He prays for the health, safety, comfort, wealth and power of believers.
He prays for being brought nearer to Allah, being successful, living by the morality of religion in the best way and being patient in displaying the moral values that please Allah.
He prays that Allah may give him whatever is best in this world and in the hereafter, and increase His blessings upon him.
He prays that his enemies will be disgraced and punished for what they have done.
He takes the prayers of the prophets that are mentioned in the Qur'an as an example for himself.
At the end of his prayers, he glorifies Allah, saying, "Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds!" (Surah Yunus, 10).