One can only achieve true vigilance of the all-encompassing vision of Allah, the Exalted, by establishing all their obligatory duties according to their conditions and etiquettes. A muslim must also turn away from all acts of disobedience, both major and minor sins, and if they slip up to quickly and sincerely repent. This includes making up for any missed obligations according to one’s strength and fulfilling the rights of the people which have been violated. Once this has been achieved a muslim should strive to establish the recommended voluntary good deeds which are from the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Even Though, one will not be able to act on them all they should prioritize the voluntary deeds according to the priority set by the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Meaning, they should not cherry pick deeds according to their own desires. Finally, they should turn away from those deeds which are not classified as sins yet, are disliked in Islam, such as the excess use of something which is lawful. These steps have been summarized in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6502. This Hadith advises that the one who achieves this will be empowered by Allah, the Exalted, so that they only act according to His pleasure. This empowerment includes being vigilant of the all-encompassing vision of Allah, the Exalted.
Out of the two commands, which are performing good deeds and refraining from sins the latter is more important. Prohibitions often violate the rights of the creation and preventing this is more important than performing the obligations. This is why it is said if a person cannot worship Allah, the Exalted, they should not disobey Him. This is indicated in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 7288. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded people to completely abstain from his prohibitions but ordered them to fulfil his commands according to their strength. This is because it is generally easier to abstain from doing something physical than to perform a righteous deed, meaning to be inactive is generally easier than being active.
After achieving all this, it is vital for muslims to understand a truth which will protect them from the major sin of pride, an atoms worth of which is enough to take a person to Hell. This is confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 265. The truth is that any success one achieves in worldly or religious matters is only due to the mercy of Allah, the Exalted. It is not possible to achieve anything good, such as piety, if Allah, the Exalted, did not provide one with the knowledge, inspiration, strength, and opportunity to do so. Having pride over one’s efforts and achievements is more than enough to destroy their success. When one does not deem their righteous deeds special and instead remains grateful to Allah, the Exalted, it is hoped Allah, the Exalted, will make their deed special in both this world and the next.
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