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Allah, the Most High, says:
“When My servants ask you about Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the call of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me and believe in Me, so that they may be rightly guided.”
[Al-Baqarah 2:186]
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Allah, the Exalted, says: ‘I am as My servant thinks of Me.’”
(Al-Bukhārī #7405, Muslim #2675)
In this volume, we present two works of Al-Ḥāfiẓ Abū Bakr Ibn Abī Dunyā:
These two profound acts of worship—trusting in Allah and maintaining a good opinion of Him—are deeply connected, and the author explores them with clarity and depth. Every sincere believer is in need of cultivating these qualities within the heart.
Allah loves His servants and wills only good for them. The believer, in turn, must place complete reliance upon Him and nurture positive thoughts of His mercy and wisdom at all times. This timeless work offers healing for broken hearts, strength for weary souls, and guidance for those seeking closeness to Allah.
Whether you are just beginning your journey toward Allah, striving along the path of salvation, or firmly traveling with the caravan to the Hereafter, this book will prove to be a source of immense benefit. Truly, it is an indispensable companion for every soul yearning for success in this world and the next.
