You should with each kind of reflection, bring to mind those verses, hadiths and other narratives relating to it. We have given an example of this by quoting some of the verses related to each kind of reflection. Beware of reflecting on the Essence of God and His Attributes in the wish to understand their nature and how they exist. No one ever became enamoured of this without falling into the abysses of negation (ta'til) or the traps of anthropomorphism (tashbih). The Messenger of God, may blessings and peace be upon him, has said: 'Reflect on the signs of God, and do not reflect on His Essence, for you will never be able to give Him His due.' Source: Imam 'Abdallah Ibn 'Alawi al-Haddad, Risaalatu'l Mu'awanah (The Book of Assistance), translated by Dr. Mostafa al-Badawi, The Quilliam Press, U.K, 1989, p31-34. Wassalam, Faraz Rabbani, Amman, Jordan. faraz@tazkiya.net For a good Arabic and Islamic studies program taught by qualified traditional Sunni scholars, check out: http://www.iqrainstitute.com ======================================= Dedicated to the Beloved of Allah, our Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace), his family, companions, and those who followed in their footsteps on the Sunni path. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, "Say: I believe in Allah, and remain upright." To see past answers, which may be searched by keyword, visit http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/hanafi