Understanding Salat — Page 86
Understanding S al A t 86 should be well-known that the past servants that had tread upon this could testify that they had encountered God. As a result of this, the servant may be apprised of the dangers that lay ahead on their journey and be acquainted with the reme- dies to these hurdles. In this manner, the heart will remain content and will not lose hope, ben- efiting from the company of these virtuous serv- ants. Thus, such a path ought to be sought from Allah Almighty in the following words, ‘The path of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings’. 16. When man progresses in any field, his heart can be tainted with arrogance and egotism, resulting in his downfall. Hence, one ought to safeguard themselves against these evils. One’s progress should not lead them to oppression and disor- der, rather, it should be a means of establishing peace and serving humanity. One should also continuously supplicate to Allah the Almighty for safeguarding against the evil of arrogance. This is alluded to in the words, ‘Those who have not incurred Thy displeasure’. 17. Just as man can use his position of higher author- ity to commit injustices, so can he, on account of sympathy and excessive love, unjustly attribute greater status to inferior beings. This should not