Conclusion

I remind myself—and every reader, every student of knowledge, every sincere seeker of truth, and every caller to the path of Allāh—to renew the intention of devoting oneself sincerely to Allāh alone, Exalted is He. The blessings of sincerity are immense. As the saying goes: what matters most is not being the first to reach the goal, but being sincere in pursuing it—because sincerity leads to the truth. In Islam, intention holds profound significance, for the value of an action lies in the intention behind it. A sound and pure intention is the essential condition for any deed to be accepted by Allāh. It was narrated that Abū ʾUmāmah al-Bāhilī said: “A man came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said, ‘What do you think of a man who fights seeking reward and fame—what will he have?’ The Messenger of Allāh (peace and blessings be upon him) said, ‘He will have nothing.’ He repeated it three times, and the Prophet said to him, ‘He will have nothing.’ Then he said: ‘Indeed, Allāh does not accept any deed except that which is purely for Him and done in seeking His Face.’”¹ Accordingly, the faithful believers who are not deluded by the fleeting glitter of worldly life will be the first to enter Paradise on the Day of Resurrection. The Messenger of Allāh (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Do you know who will be the first among Allāh’s creation to enter Paradise? It is the poor—the first to enter Paradise will be the poor emigrants (the muhājirūn: the early converts who migrated from Makkah to al-Madīnah). They are the ones by whom the frontiers are protected [from the enemies of Islam] and through whom calamities are repelled. One of them may die with his need still in his heart, unable to fulfill it (due to lack of wealth).”² Verily, Allāh rewards people for their sincerity and piety, as He has promised in the Qurʾān. He says: {But whoever does good and is a believer will have no fear of being wronged or denied ˹their reward˺} (Qurʾān 20:112). And He says: {And whoever is mindful of Allāh, He will make a way out for them} (Qurʾān 65:2). He also says: {And whoever is mindful of Allāh, He will make their matters easy for them} (Qurʾān 65:4). Indeed, this is a recurrent promise in the Qurʾān. Surely, there is immense reward for those who abide by the will of Allāh with sincerity and steadfastness.

Kindly know that the key to victory over atheists lies in sincerity, piety, and patience. These are the foundations upon which truth prevails and hearts are guided by the will of Allāh. Allāh says: {We raised from among them leaders, guiding by Our command, when they patiently endured and firmly believed in Our signs} (Qurʾān 32:24). Imāmah (leadership) in the religion can only be attained through patience and certainty, for it is by means of these two virtues that hearts are touched and people benefit from daʿwah (calling to the Way of Allāh). In other words, those who shoulder the noble responsibility of preaching must embody patience—the perseverance required to uphold Allāh’s commands, the self-restraint to avoid His prohibitions, and the steadfastness to acquire the necessary knowledge and cultivate the skills essential for daʿwah. As for certainty, it encompasses sound knowledge, complete reliance upon Allāh, and unwavering belief in His promises—glory be to Him. Truly, we must remain steadfast, place our trust in our Lord, and be fully assured that victory comes from none but Him.

I advise you to seek Allāh’s forgiveness whenever you fall into disobedience, and never grow weary of turning to His mercy—no matter how often you return to sin—for Allāh never tires of forgiving. Keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allāh, as the Messenger of Allāh (PBUH) said: “The most beloved speech to Allāh consists of four [phrases]: subḥāna Allāh (glory be to Allāh), al-ḥamdu li-Allāh (praise be to Allāh), lā ilāha illā Allāh (there is no god but Allāh), and Allāhu akbar (Allāh is the Greatest). It does not matter which one of them you begin with.”³ He (PBUH) also said that the remembrance of Allāh brings forgiveness: “Indeed, al-ḥamdu li-llāh (praise be to Allāh), subḥāna Allāh (glory be to Allāh), lā ilāha illā Allāh (there is no god but Allāh), and Allāhu akbar (Allāh is the Greatest) cause a servant’s sins to fall away just as the leaves of this tree fall.”⁴ He (PBUH) further said: “Whoever fears the hardship of the night [prayer], is stingy with his wealth, and cowardly in facing the enemy should frequently repeat: Lā ilāha illā Allāh, subḥāna Allāh, al-ḥamdu li-Allāh, and Allāhu akbar (there is no god worthy of worship but Allāh, glory be to Allāh, all praises are due to Allāh, and Allāh is the Greatest).”⁵ Let us always purify ourselves from sins by continually seeking forgiveness. And finally, may Allāh protect us all and guide the hearts of atheists to the path of righteousness. Āmīn.