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Slave of Allah (SWT)
IKHLAAS AND TAWHEED ARE A TREE IN THE HEART
Ikhlaas and Tawheed are a tree in the heart. Its branches are good actions. Its fruits are a good life in this world, and eternal comfort in the Hereafter, and just like in Paradise the fruits whose supply is not cut off, nor are they out of reach, likewise are the fruits of Tawheed and Ikhlaas in this world.
An action done without Ikhlaas and without following the Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is like a traveller whose sock becomes filled with sand, which weighs him down, and has no benefit.
Allah loves from His slave that he beautifies his tongue with the truth, and his heart with Ikhlaas and love, turning repentantly with reliance upon Allah.
Reference: Al-Fawaid by Imam ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullaah)