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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.

Any heart that approves the temptation gains a stain.

Darkening of hearts by sin

Any heart that rejects them gains a white spot

Purification of hearts by resisting sin

One heart becomes pure white, unharmed by trials

Heart fully purified over time by resisting temptation

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

Corrupted heart enslaved by desires & Lost in heedlessness

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

Whomever falls into the doubtful falls into the unlawful

Slippery slope into sin

Like a shepherd flocking his sheep near a restricted land

Metaphor for proximity to danger

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

Sacred boundaries of Allah

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

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.