- Keeping away from the causes that distract you from obedience to Allaah The Almighty

18- Keeping away from the causes that distract you from obedience to Allaah The Almighty:

Get rid of whatever may block your way to Allaah The Almighty, and identify these things very well. Allaah The Exalted Says (what means): {Rather, man, against himself, will be a witness, * Even if he presents his excuses.} [Quran 75:14-15]

If the obstacles are some secret or public sins, then repent to Allaah The Almighty of them and ask Him to keep you away from them, to purify you of sin as a white garment is purified of dirt, and to wash your heart with water and snow and hail.

Entreat Him to remove any love from your heart other than love for Him.

The obstacles that may prevent some people from continuing their journey to Allaah The Almighty may be a beloved woman (or man), job, children or even social status.

However, you will never be righteous without getting rid of these obstacles until they lose all importance in your heart. Of course, this is very difficult, but sincerity and truthfulness in seeking the love and satisfaction of Allaah The Almighty, will make it easy for you.