Introduction

Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help and forgiveness, and seek refuge in Allah from the evil within ourselves and from our wicked deeds. Whoever Allah guides, none can lead astray; and whoever He leads astray, none can guide.

I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.

“O you who believe, fear Allah as He truly deserves to be feared, and do not die except as Muslims. (102)” [Āl Imrān: 102].

“O humanity, fear your Lord, who created you from a single soul, created from it its mate, and spread from the two of them countless men and women. Fear Allah, in whose name you appeal to one another, and honor the ties of kinship. Surely Allah is ever watchful over you. (1)” [al-Nisā: 1].

“O you who believe, fear Allah and say what is right. (70) He will rectify your deeds for you and forgive you your sins. Whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger has indeed achieved a tremendous triumph.” (1)