ILM AL-HÂL

53 Îmân (faith) can be protected by surrounding the faith with ibâdât (worships) as shown above. Those who demolish these fortresses (neglecting the Fardh, Wâjib, and Sunnah Ibâdât) cannot easily preserve their faith. The explanation of Al-Fardh (obligatory), Al-Wâjib (necassary), Al-Sunnah, Al-Mustahab (recommended), Al-Mandûb (creditable), and Al-Nâfilah (optional) will be provided in the following pages. THE MATTERS MUSLIMS SHOULD CAREFULLY AVOID 1. Corrupt beliefs which do not conform to the tenets of Ahl Al-Sunnah, 2. Neglecting or leaving Al-A’mâl Al-Sâliha (the righteous actions), 3. Departing from honesty in one’s intentions and actions, 4. Persisting in sins, 5. Abandoning Shukr (thankfulness) for the bounties of Islâm, 6. Not fearing for a faithless death, 7. Oppressing others, 8. Not responding to Adhân, when called according to Sunnah, 9. Rebelling against one’s parents in situations which are not against Islâm, 10. Taking excessive oaths without a reason, 11. Treating Salâh (prayer) lightly, neglecting Tadîl Al- Arkân in Salâh,