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Spiritual Development

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The objectives of spiritual development are:

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  1. Creating an awareness of self and of God, and an understanding of the meaning and purpose of life.
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  2. Creating a yearning for communion with God (dua), turning to Him constantly (tawba) and desiring to worship and serve Him alone (ibada).
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  3. Developing a deep sense of gratitude (shukr) to God for all His blessings and mercy, and an inner devotion and humbleness (khushu).
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  4. Creating a higher and noble vision; raising oneself above the self and material things.
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  5. Creating a compassionate, merciful and soft heart for other people; a deep desire to support and care for others.
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  6. Controlling negative emotions and feelings (for example, arrogance greed, selfishness, envy, etc.) that harden and corrupt the soul, character and conduct.
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Compiled From:
\r\n "Building a New Society" - Zahid Parvez, p. 218

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