If the entire purpose of Shariah, the essence of Islamic law and life has to be condensed in one statement, that statement would be – to suppress and tame the ego.

To make Taubah as explained is easy, but to maintain it is not so easy. Just like building a house is easy, but to maintain it is tough. Upholding the pledge of Taubah is a life long challenge. Another example is that of memorising the Quran, which is easy, but to maintain its memorisation is difficult.

The centres of spirituality are closed. Why is this happening? The Qur'an advises us that these conditions are a result of our evil deeds. The way to reverse the situation is this through repentance. Repentance does not only eliminate the effect of our wrong doing but it also serves to re establish our broken connection with Allah Ta'ala.