DescriptionHafidh Ibn Abi Dunya (d. 281H)Allah, the Most High, said: “If My slaves ask you about Me, I am near. I answer the call of the caller when he calls on Me. They should therefore respond to Me and believe in Me so that hopefully they will be rightly guided.” [al-Baqarah (2):186]The Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) said: “Allāh, the Exalted, says: ‘I am as My servant thinks of Me.’” Al-Bukhārī , #7405 and Muslim, #2675. Before you are two texts that we have placed into one book by Al-Hafidh Abu Bakr Ibn Abi Dunya: ‘Having Good Thoughts of Allah’ and ‘Having True Reliance on Allah’. These two great acts of worship of the heart are interlinked with each other, and the author covers them quite comprehensively – which every sincere believer must cultivate in their hearts.Know that Allah loves the believers, He wants goodness for them, but the believers must place true reliance on Him alone and think positively of Him at all times. This work will mend every broken heart, uplift many souls, and awaken every person wanting goodness to proceed with love, reliance, care, and devotion to Allah. You may be struggling on your journey to Allah or have begun to tread the path of salvation, or you may already be on the caravan to the Hereafter – whatever the case, this text will benefit you greatly. It is truly indispensable for every soul that craves salvation in this life and the next.
