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1.Why was the book written?
a sinful person asked the author the consequences of his sins and how to avoid them here and in the hereafter.The author responded a comprehensive guide in the form of this book.
2.Seeking Knowledge.
no matter how sinful a person is or what ever he does he should never stop seeking knowledge and constantly be connected with the sheikhs and what they say.
3.Quran as the cure.
Quran is theultimate cure to any spritual disease, one should always recite the quran even if its only a single surah.
4.Dua as cure.
Dua is the strongest weapon a believer.
effective ness of dua depends on:
The sincerity and focus of the supplicant
The permissibility and strength of the dua itself
The absence of barriers such as consuming unlawful things or engaging in sins
The acceptance and receptivity of the one receiving the dua
additionally dua shouldnt be made hastily.
5.Barriers to acceptance of a dua/
Consuming haram,Being hasty or losing hope , The heart being distracted or not fully engaged.
6.Personal reflection
Muslims should hold fast to their religion like a person stranded at sea holding onto a plank of wood
Avoid hypocrisy, your outward behaviour towards the world should be integrated with you inner practice
7.Practical Advice
a.Continue seeking knowledge, attending gatherings ,supporting each other.
b.Never stop repenting, wanting to self-improve
c.Understand that tests are part of life and are given according to one’s strength
d.Replace worldly distractions like social meida, with devotion and understanding of the Quran and Sunnah
Example:Prophet Yunus