In the Name of Allah, the Most Glorified and Exalted, Who says in the Qur’an,
"Verily, those who say: 'Our Rabb is (only) Allah,' and thereafter stand firm and straight, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
Such shall be the dwellers of Paradise, abiding therein (forever) – a reward for what they used to do." (46:13-14)
From the first part of the article, insha-Allah, we now understand the importance of coupling faith with actions. But is this enough to achieve salvation?
Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "Follow the right path of faith strictly, and be steadfast; and keep in mind that none of you can achieve salvation through his (good) actions."
Someone asked, "Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?"
He (SAW) said, "Not even me, unless Allah grants me His Mercy and Grace." (Muslim)
Although the importance of faith and actions is beyond doubt, this Hadith tells us that we cannot depend entirely on this. In particular, this is important because very often there are shortcomings in our actions. It is therefore essential that we pray to Allah that He accept from us our good deeds, that He grant us His Infinite Mercy and that He grant us sincerity because even the greatest noble deed is invalid without it.
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