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Trials/Temptations are presented to the hearts bit by bit, like the straws of a woven mat.

A visualization of how the heart is gradually transformed through experiences.

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Any heart that approves the temptation gains a stain.

Darkening of hearts by sin

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Any heart that rejects them gains a white spot

Purification of hearts by resisting sin

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One heart becomes pure white, unharmed by trials

Heart fully purified over time by resisting temptation

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The other becomes dark, knowing neither good nor evil, only desire

Corrupted heart enslaved by desires & Lost in heedlessness

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Surely, what is righteous is clear, and what is corrupt is clear.

Principle of clarity in halal and haram

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Between them are doubtful matters, that aren't clear to many.

Ambiguity requires caution

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Whomever avoids the doubtful. Protects their religion and honor

Protection of religion and dignity through abstaining from doubts

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Whomever falls into the doubtful falls into the unlawful

Slippery slope into sin

10

Like a shepherd flocking his sheep near a restricted land

Metaphor for proximity to danger

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Indeed, every king has a restricted land; Allah’s restricted realm is what He has made unlawful.

Sacred boundaries of Allah

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Indeed, in the body there is a piece of flesh; if it is well, the rest of the body is well.

Sound heart = Sound body

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If its corrupt it brings corruption to the rest.

Corrupt heart = corrupt body

Indeed, it is the heart

These analogies make the concept of the unseen heart clearer.