Most people are of the opinion and belief that one’s good actions will only assist him in the hereafter and that they have no bearing in this world. This is incorrect. From the Qurân, ahâdith and the advices of the pious, we learn that even though rewards and punishments will be meted out in the next world on the basis of one’s deeds, certain traces of their effects will appear in this world as well.

This book is divided into three sections:

1.) Conditions afflicting us are in accordance with our actions. If we are obedient to Allah, favourable conditions will be found; and if not, disasters and calamities will follow.

2.) The connection between the different forms of ibâdah in attaining a connection with Allah which is the object of our lives.

3.) The worldly benefits of acts of ibâdah from the ahadîth. Today, man wants to change conditions (hâlât) with other conditions (hâlât), whereas it is our actions (a’mâl) which will change conditions. The actions shown to us by Rasulullâh Sallalahu Alaihi wa Sallam are the solutions to all our problems. Today many people are affected by modern solutions, advisors, therapists, etc. who all offer their solutions. However we should realize that our solutions are only in the way shown to us by Nabî Sallalahu Alaihi wa Sallam. If we will hold firmly onto these actions, we will be guaranteed success in this world and the hereafter. May Allah Ta'ala grant us the ability to practise! Amîn.