Contemplation or Pondering is of Five types

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1] Contemplating Allah’s signs (i.e. Nature etc) results in affirming the oneness of Allah (Tawhid) and in conviction;

2] Contemplating Allah’s blessings results in loving Allah;

3] Contemplating Allah’s promise [of reward and paradise for the good-doers] results in creating a desire to do good;

4] Contemplating Allah’s punishment results in fear and awe of Him (which helps in staying away from evil and seeking forgiveness); and

5] Contemplating one’s shortcomings in obedience despite Allah’s blessings and mercy results in a sense of shame and humility.”

[Preparing For The Day Of Judgement pg.26 Ibn Hajar Al-‘Asqalani Rahmatullah alayh ]