Steps toward servant-hood:
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[tab]to gain knowledge of who God is, is to acquire the:
“Oneness Window”
One Creator
One Planner/Designer
One All-Powerful and In-Control of the universe
One to turn to, worship and ask of
One to thank and enjoy the blessings of
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[tab]the delicate balance of love and fear[/tab]
[tab]the obligatory, the sunnah and the nafl; plus being of service to others[/tab]
[tab]to nurture the closeness with extra actions, to forego anything that might not please Him[/tab]
[tab]to avoid what weakens the bond and take steps toward taqwa[/tab]
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Characteristics of women with a clear understanding of this role:
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[tab] “I am important. My self-esteem is divinely endowed.”[/tab]
[tab] “I do not feel the need to prove myself to anyone.”[/tab]
[tab]“I receive strength from this constant role that grounds me.”[/tab]
[tab]“I do not wait for mortal assignments. I am not a hollow decoration.”[/tab]
[tab]“I am free to feel and act like the woman I am without apology.”
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