Translator's Preface

Indeed all praise belongs to Allaah, we praise Him, seek His aid and assistance and His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Him from the evil [whisperings] of our souls and our own evil actions. Whomsoever Allaah guides, none can misguide, but whomsoever He leaves to stray, then none can guide that person aright. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshiped except Allaah alone, without any partner; and I bear witness that Muhammad sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam is His Slave and Messenger.