Awakened hearts draw freshness from the Lord Almighty
The mercy of the Lord Almighty keeps benefiting the slaves each and every moment. When the slaves of Allah strive to reach Him, the scintillae from the presence of the Lord Almighty provide solace and comfort for them. This goes on day and night. Obviously, those who consider this a reprieve remain absorbed in them and those who remain heedless of them are left devoid of them.
For this reason, the saints have always advised and encouraged their devotees and those who attach themselves with them to draw benefit from them. Thus Hadhrat Abu Talib Makki (May Allah shower His mercy on him) has said:
Translation: A disciple complained to his Shaykh about difficulty due to staying awake in the night. He requested him to inform him of something through which he could bring sleep. The Shaykh said: Dear son! The scintillas from Almighty Allah descend day and night which come on the awakened hearts and bypass the sleeping hearts. (Qut Al Quloob, Vol. 1, Pg. No. 47)
The most important thing for a slave is that he/she gains the approval of the Lord Almighty. For this reason, they remain steadfast on the obligations decreed by the Lord Almighty. Apart from worship, they even handle their affairs as per the wish of the Lord Almighty.
If the slaves of Allah remain steadfast on the obligations, keep their affairs clean and clear, keep in mind the commendable acts and also offer supererogatory worship, then it will be a means of spiritual growth for them and will result in high stations in paradise and also gain them the pleasure and approval of Almighty Allah.
Abul Hasanaat Islamic Research Center 