The Evil Effects of Sins and the Way Back to Allah

Although the valley of knowledge is extremely difficult, it is the very path that leads to the intended goal, namely, worship and salvation.

Those Deprived of Knowledge

The Beloved Prophet (صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ) said:

“On the night of Mi‘raj, I looked into Hell and saw that the majority within it were the poor.”

The noble Sahabah (عليهم الرضوان) asked: “Ya RasulAllah (صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ)! Poor in terms of wealth?”

He (صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ) replied:

“No, poor in terms of knowledge.”

The Evil Effects of Sins

The one who is covered in various forms of filth and impurity, how can he attain closeness with Allah Almighty? Certainly, the person who persists in sins is rarely granted the ability to perform righteous deeds, nor are his limbs prepared for worship. The n even if he does receive the tawfiq to worship, he performs it with great difficulty, worship that contains neither sweetness nor delight, neither purity nor beauty. All of this is due to the evil effects of sin and the abandonment of repentance.

Sincere Repentance Will Be Granted

The one who cannot bear the heat of the sun, the slap of a soldier, or the sting of an ant, how will he bear the heat of the Fire of Hell, the blows of the angels of punishment, and the bites of snakes with necks like Bakhti camels and scorpions like mules , creatures created from fire in the abode of wrath and destruction (Hell)? Again and again, we seek Allah’s protection from His anger and punishment.

If you continuously remember these terrifying matters and keep their remembrance fresh morning and evening and during the hours of the night, then soon sincere repentance from sins will be granted to you. May Allah Almighty grant ability and grace to do good (tawfiq) through His grace.