Understanding Salat — Page 85
Qiyam 85 12. Hence, only such a Being is worthy to be wor- shipped and deserving of one’s love. This is expressed in the words ‘Thee alone do we wor- ship and Thee alone do we implore for help’. 13. Further, it is mentioned that human progress depends upon two factors: actions of the body and actions of the heart (the latter signifying contemplation, thought, belief and intention etcetera). It is necessary to reform both the actions of the body and the heart. However, this reformation cannot come to be without the guidance of Allah. Hence the words used are, ‘Thee alone do we worship and Thee alone do we implore for help’. 14. Then, it is said that God Almighty Himself desires that He should meet with His servants and reform them. The only condition is that the servant should incline towards Him, and beg to have communion with Him. This is alluded to in the words, ‘Guide us on the right path’. 15. Furthermore, it is said that there are many apparent paths which lead to God. However, it is not sufficient to merely have knowledge of this path. Rather, it is also necessary that firstly, the path ought to be the shortest, so that man should not perish during his struggle to find ‘the right way’ [i. e. , God]. Secondly, this path