22. FOLLOWING THE SOUND INTELLECT LEADS TO SAFETY
Whoever follows mere senses (bass) is doomed and whoever follows the critical mind is safe. Because while the senses only perceive the present (worldly) life, the mind observes the creation and deduces the existence of a Creator who granted and permitted, released and forbade.
He informed us, “I am going to question and try you so that evidence of My existence is demonstrated in you when you leave what you desire to obey Me. I have built a residence for you in other than this life, to reward the obedient and punish the disobedient.”
If people leave their senses, their desires and their requests, they become close. However, if he commits adultery, he is subject to flogging, if he consumes intoxicants, he is subject to punishment, similarly if he steals or commits sins publicly among people—turning away from knowledge (‘ilm) towards regret (nadm) upon ignorance (jahl).
We see many who follow their intellect who remain safe in this life and the Hereafter, distinguished with honor among people; and their lives with such pleasure are better than being driven by whim (hawa).
Therefore, let those who understand (fahm) take my warning, follow the evidence (dalil) and they will be saved.
(Source: al-Hafiz Abu’l-Faraj ibn al-jawzl [d. 597AH] “CAPTURED THOUGHTS being” a translation of his masterpiece ‘Sayd al-K hatir)
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