Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 688 [Read full issue]
Presence of Allah
We should feel the presence of Allah in any action so that such action may take its share of perfection. This is why the Prophet, peace be upon him, when Jibrail asked him about the meaning of ihsan said: "Ihsan (perfection) is to worship Allah as if you were seeing Him, for although you see Him not, He does see you."
Perfection is a prerequisite in any action, be it worldly actions or actions of a religious nature as seeking perfection in work is a faridah (obligation) on every Muslim. Allah has prescribed perfection in everything, and nothing should make a man seek perfection more than his feeling that Allah sees and hears him and knows all that he does.
Compiled From:
"Priorities of The Islamic Movement in The Coming Phase" - Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, pp. 103-104