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2 peculiar manner, thus rekindling my old desire. I took this to be an appeal from beyond and embarked upon writing this book. 1 َو اَم ْۤيِقْيِفْوَت اَّلِا ِهّٰللاِب١ؕ ِهْيَلَع ُتْلَّكَوَت َو ِهْيَلِا ُبْيِنُا It would be incorrect to think that I have prepared myself for this task, or that I wish to shed any light upon it from a purely intellec- tual point of view. The only purpose I have in mind is to share my existing knowledge on the subject with the young and ordinary people in a simple and concise manner. If God so wills, it might grant guidance to some lost soul, or refresh someone’s stagnating faith, or serve to comfort some anxious and restless heart, or, per- chance, our dearly beloved might come to realise that the true aim and purpose of our lives is to recognise our Lord, whose love is greater than any other. Before I begin I pray to the Almighty: ‘O my Lord, You are aware of all my shortcomings and my knowledge and deeds are not hidden from You. Grant me, through Your grace, the strength to complete this book in accordance with that which pleases You. Grant power to my words and lead my pen along the path of righteousness and truth, so that people may recognise You and attain the goal of their lives. O my Helper and Guide, though I consider myself true in my intentions, You know me better than I know myself. If You are aware of any ill-intentions on my part, do have mercy on me and purify me so that this book may not be deprived of the blessings which You send down in support of the 1. There is no power in me save through Allah. In Him do I trust and to Him do I return. ( S u rah H u d, 11:89). [Publisher]