The spiritual and worldly life of a Muslim is focused on Allah. Success in both entails knowing ALLAH, Loving Him, trusting Him and worshipping Him alone. It requires the Muslim to learn his religion, discipline his soul and refine his conduct. The Muslim must have firm faith that everything that happens to him in this life is good for him, that his Lord would never decree anything that would be detrimental and, as such, he is required to be patient and steadfast in the face of adversity and grateful at times of ease.

In this treatise, the author, ibn Rajab sets out o explain the advice the Prophet صلی الله علیه وآله وسلم imparted to ibn ‘Abbas رضی الله عنه, ”Safeguard ALLAH and He Will safeguard you. Safeguard ALLAH and you will find Him in front ou you. Know ALLAH in times of ease and Hie will know you in times of hardship. When you ask, ask Allah. When you seek aid, turn to ALLAH. The Pen has dried (after having written)all that will occur….