12 – ʿAbd Allah narrated to us; Abū al-Sarī al-Bāhilī narrated to us; he said:

“It was commonly said: ‘Concern for one’s deeds gives rise to contemplation; contemplation gives rise to reflection; reflection gives rise to prudent resolve; prudent resolve gives rise to firm determination; firm determination gives rise to certitude; certitude gives rise to inner sufficiency; inner sufficiency gives rise to love; and love culminates in the ultimate meeting (with Allah).’”