“Do you not
see how Allah sets forth a metaphor of a good word: a good tree whose
roots are firm and whose branches are in the sky? It bears fruit all the
time by its Lord’s permission. Allah sets forth metaphors for people so
that hopefully they will pay heed.”(Surah Ibrahim 14:24-25)
Allah has likened the statement of faith,
which is the best of statements, with a tree that is the best of trees
bearing these noble characteristics. Its roots are firm, it is always
growing and maturing and it bears fruit all the time, directing is
numerous benefits and delectable fruits to its owner and others.
This tree varies greatly in the hearts of
the believers, changing in accordance to the variation of the qualities
that Allah has described it with. Therefore it is upon the servant to
hasten towards acquiring knowledge about it, its descriptions, that
which leads to its existence and potency, its roots and its branches. It
is upon him to expend his efforts in actualizing this tree in terms of
knowledge and action for indeed his portion of goodness and success,
happiness in this life and the Hereafter, is dependant upon the extent
to which this tree (is implanted in the heart).
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