What Is Taqwá? - Shaykh ‘Ubayd Al-Jabirī
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Al-‘Allāmah ‘Ubayd ‘ Al-Jābirī - رحمه الله - Said:
At-Taqwá is acting in obedience to Allāh upon a light from Allāh having hope in the mercy of Allāh and leaving off disobedience to Allāh upon a light from Allāh fearing the punishment of Allāh, and it has three levels:
1 - Carrying out the commandments
2 - Leaving off the prohibitions
3 - Being cautious of (or avoiding) the doubtful matters.
Tanbīh Dhawī al-‘Uqūl as-Salīmah pg 66
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