In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Our mentors used to say,
“Whoever wants to speak to Allah, let him read the Qur’an,
and whoever wants Allah to speak to him, let him read the Qur’an.”

The sole purpose from this post is to outline a spiritual-purification example from the Qur’an, the shield that any Muslim can always raise against life’s tribulations. Spiritual Purification —commonly known as “Sufism”— is not mysticism like some people think, Sufism is the path of those who are truthful and faithful to one single thought, that is: “making what’s right prevail above all else no matter what the price.” May Allah raise from Muslims knowledgeable sound-hearted steadfast generations. I hope young Muslims would ponder over this brief compilation with their hearts and minds. I hope they would try to weigh worldly matters on their scale. If we compare the Qur’an to a human being, then this post could be considered its aorta.

Allah tells us that the faithful invoke upon Him; they say,
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to [You] Allah the Lord of the Universe, the merciful the compassionate, Lord of the judgment day, it is you whom we worship and from you alone do we seek strength; guide us to the righteous path, the path of those upon whom you have bestowed your grace, neither those who earned your wrath, nor those who have gone astray.” [The Qur’an (1:1-7)].

Allah responds to their supplication; He says,
“This book (i.e. the Qur’an), without any doubt, holds guidance for the pious, those who believe in the unseen (i.e. Allah, the Creator), pray sincerely, and spend in charity from what We have provided to them. Those who believe in what We have sent down to you [O Muhammad], and in what We have sent down before you (i.e. the scriptures), and they have certitude in the hereafter. Those are the ones following their Lord’s guidance, and those are the successful.” [The Qur’an (2:2-5)].

“Virtue is not to set your face towards the east or the west [in prayers], virtue is to believe in Allah, the judgment day, the angels, the scriptures, the prophets, and to spend in charity—despite your love for wealth—on relatives, orphans, the poor, waifs, beggars, and to set slaves free; and to pray sincerely, give alms, and fulfill all taken pledges; and to show patience in face of hardship, adversity, and in times of distress. Those are the truthful, and those are indeed the pious.” [The Qur’an (2:177)].

“If my servants ask you [O Muhammad] about me, indeed I am nar, I respond to the supplication of him who invokes upon me. Hence, let them respond to me and believe in me, may they be rightly guided.” [The Qur’an (2:186)].

“Those who spend from their wealth in the cause of Allah (i.e. the welfare of all people) and do not follow their spending with condescension or malice, their reward is well present with their Lord, fear shall not befall them, nor shall they grieve.” [The Qur’an (2:262)].

“For the poor who were engrossed in the cause of Allah (i.e. learning and studying), they cannot travel about in the lands seeking livelihood, they are considered affluent by those unaware [of their strife] because of their dignified abstinence. You shall identify them by their modest appearances, they are never persistent when they ask people for help. Whatever wealth you spend [on them], Allah is well aware of it. Those who spend their wealth night and day, in secret and openly, they shall receive their reward from their Lord, fear shall not befall them, nor shall they grieve.” [The Qur’an (2:273-274)].

The faithful invoke upon Allah again,
“O our Lord, pardon us if we forget or err. O our Lord, lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon our predecessors. O our Lord, burden us not with what we have no strength to bear. Pardon [our weakness], Forgive [our sins] and [treat us] mercifully; You are our protector, make us triumphant over the deniers.” [The Qur’an (2:286)].

“O our Lord, let not our hearts swerve after you have guided us, and bestow upon us from your mercy; verily, You are the munificent giver.” [The Qur’an (3:8)]. 

Allah responds to their supplications, He says,
“Never will you attain virtue until you spend [in charity] from that which you cherish; verily, whatever you spend is well known to Allah.” [The Qur’an (3:92)].

“Whoever seeks refuge in Allah (i.e. His scripture); surely, he has been guided to a righteous path.” [The Qur’an (3:101)].

“Make haste towards [great] forgiveness from your Lord and a [magnificent] garden whose width equates that of the heavens and the earth prepared for the pious. Those who spend [in charity] at times of prosperity and adversity, those who restrain their anger and pardon their fellow men; verily, Allah loves the benevolent. Those who having committed any abominable deed and wronged their souls, they remember Allah and ask Him to forgive their sins—and who forgives all sins save Allah—and they do not knowingly persist to continue misbehaving.” [The Qur’an (3:133-135)].

“Do not feel abased or grieve; you shall be triumphant if you are faithful. If you are suffering, then know that your enemies have suffered similarly. Those are the days [the good and the bad], We give them to men by turns that We may test the faithful and take martyrs from among you. Verily, Allah loves not the evildoers.” [The Qur’an (3:139-140)].

“Think not of those who were martyred as dead. Nay, they are alive rejoicing with their lord’s blessings. They rejoice with what Allah has bestowed upon them from His grace, and they await happily those who haven’t yet joined them, but remained behind heralding that those shall have no fear nor grieve. They rejoice with Allah’s bounty and grace, and [the fact] that Allah waists not the reward of the faithful.” [The Qur’an (3:169-171)].

“Those [outnumbered few] unto whom some say, ‘The enemy has gathered a great army against you, so fear them,’ but this only increased their faith, and they responded, ‘Allah is sufficient for us, He is the disposer of all affairs.’ So they returned [to their homes] unharmed with bounty from their Lord and grace, and they followed Allah’s favored path; verily, Allah is the munificent giver. Satan could only frighten the evil-doers, so fear his followers not, and fear Me (i.e. My wrath upon evil-doers) if you are faithful.” [The Qur’an (3:173-175)].

“O you who have believe, have patience, show perseverance, remain steadfast, and fear Allah so that you may succeed.” [The Qur’an (3:200)].

“Worship Allah and do not associate partners with Him. Be good to your parents, your relatives, orphans, the needy, the neighbor who is a kinsman, and the neighbor who is not a relative, your companions, wayfarers, and those whom you rightfully hold. Allah does not like arrogant boastful people, who are miserly and enjoin others to be the same, they conceal what Allah has granted them of His bounty. We have prepared a humiliating punishment for those who deny the truth.” [The Qur’an (4:36-37)].

“Allah commands you to hand back your trusts to their rightful owners, and when you judge between people, judge justly. Allah instructs you with what’s best; indeed, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” [The Qur’an (4:58)].

“O believers, stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even if against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be [against] rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Do not follow the lusts (of your hearts), lest you swerve, and if you distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well acquainted with all that you do. O believers, believe in Allah and His messenger, and the scripture which He has sent to His messenger and the scripture which He sent to those before him. Any who denies Allah, His angels, His Books, His messengers, or the Judgment Day, has gone far, far astray.” [The Qur’an (4:135-136)].

“O Believers, be steadfast in the cause of Allah (i.e. achieving justice) and bear witness with justice. Do not let your enmity for others turn you away from being just. Deal justly; that is closer to piety. Fear Allah; verily, Allah is well aware of what you do.” [The Qur’an (5:8)].

Prophet Ibrahim said,
“Verily, I have set my face towards Him who has created the heavens and the earth, staunch, and I am not among those who associate others with Allah.” [The Qur’an (6:79)].

Allah says about that,
“Those who have believed [in the creator] and never do they cloth their faith with polytheism, such are the secure and they are rightly guided.” [The Qur’an (6:82)].

Then Allah speaks to the prophet and to all people interchangeably saying,
“This is a blessed Book which We have revealed, confirming what was sent before it, so that you [O Muhammad] may warn the Mother of all villages [Makkah] and the cities surrounding it. Those who believe in the hereafter do believe in it, and they are ever-sincere in their prayers.” [The Qur’an (6:92)].

“He designed the break of day, and has made the night for rest, and He made the sun and the moon a reckoning of time. Such is the measure determined by the Almighty, the All Knowing. It is He who has set up for you the stars so that you might be guided by them in the darkness of land and sea. We detail the signs for people of knowledge.”
[The Qur’an (6:96-97)].

“Say [O Muhammad], ‘Come! I will tell you what your Lord has decreed unlawful for you! Do not associate partners with Him; be good to your parents; and do not kill your children for fear of poverty—We shall provide sustenance for you as well as for them; refrain from committing indecent deeds, whether openly or in secret; and do not take a life which Allah has made sacred save by right. That is what He has enjoined upon you that you may understand. Stay well away from an orphan’s property, except with the best intentions, until he comes of age. Give full measure and weight according to justice—We never charge a soul with more than it can bear—when you speak, observe justice, even though it concerns a close relative; and fulfil the covenant of Allah. That is what He has enjoined upon you so that you may take heed. [He has enjoined], ‘This is My straight path, so follow it, and do not follow other paths that will lead you astray.’ That is what He enjoins upon you, so that you may guard yourselves.” [The Qur’an (6:151-153)].

“Indeed, those who have split up their religion into sects, you have nothing to do with them. Their case rests with Allah; He will inform them of what they used to do.” [The Qur’an (6:159)].

“This Book has been sent down to you [O Muhammad]—let there be no heaviness in your heart about it—so that you may warn by means of it and it is a reminder to the believers. [O People] Follow what has been sent down to you by your Lord and do not follow any protector other than Him. How seldom you take heed.” [The Qur’an (7:2-3)].

“O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothes to cover your nakedness and as adornment; but the raiment of righteousness: that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will take heed.” [The Qur’an (7:26)].

“Say [O Muhammad], ‘My Lord has forbidden obscenity—both overt and covert—sin and wrongful maltreatment, and that you associate partners with Him against what He has revealed, and that you say about Allah what you know not.” [The Qur’an (7:33)].

“O children of Adam! If messengers come to you from among yourselves, reciting My revelations, then those who take heed and mend their ways will have nothing to fear nor shall they grieve. But those who deny and scorn Our revelations shall be the inmates of Hellfire, where they shall dwell forever.” [The Qur’an (7:35-36)].

“Indeed, We have brought them a Book which We have expounded with knowledge, a guide and mercy for those who believe.” [The Qur’an (7:52)].

When the sons of Israel invoked upon Allah to forgive their sins, He said,
“As for My punishment, I smite with it whom I will, but My mercy encompasses all matters; thus, I shall prescribe it for those who are pious, who give alms and believe in Our signs. Those who follow the Messenger—the unlettered prophet they find described for them in the Torah and in the Gospel—who commands them of what is good, and forbids them from what is evil, who makes good things lawful to them and bad things unlawful, who will relieve them of their burdens and of the shackles that weigh down upon them. Those that believe in him and honor him, those that give him aid
and follow the light sent down with him, such are the successful.” [The Qur’an (7:156-157)].

Then Allah tells of what happened to them when they persisted on sinning,
“We split them up into sections scattered around the earth. Some of them are righteous and some are otherwise. We tested them with blessings and misfortunes, so that they might return to the righteous path. They were succeeded by generations who inherited the book (i.e. the Torah) and took to the fleeting gains of this world, saying, ‘We shall be forgiven.’ Yet, if similar fleeting gains loomed to them, they would partake of it. Were they not made to vow on the book that they would not say but the truth about Allah? Did they not study what is in it? Surely, the abode of the Hereafter is better for those who are pious; will you not reflect? Those who hold fast to the book and pray sincerely, We shall not deny the righteous their reward.” [The Qur’an (7:168-170)].

Now, Allah directs His speech to all people saying,
“Of those We have created there are some who give true guidance and act justly therewith. As for those who deny Our signs, We shall stealthily seize them from whence they do not know.” [The Qur’an (7:181-182)].

Thence, Allah directs His speech to the prophet and all Muslims interchangeably,
“Say [O Muhammad], ‘I have no power to bring upon myself benefit or harm, save as Allah pleases. Had I been able to foresee the unknown, I would have availed myself of an abundance of good, and no harm would have touched me. I am but a warner and a bearer of glad tidings for those who will believe…’ ” [The Qur’an (7:188)].

“ ‘…Verily, my protector is Allah who sent down the book (i.e. The Qur’an) and takes care of the righteous.’ ” [The Qur’an (7:196)].

“And keep remembrance of your Lord [O Muhammad] within yourself in humility and awe, without raising your voice, morning and evening, and do not be one of the heedless.” [The Qur’an (7:205)].

“They ask you about the spoils of war [O Muhammad]; say, ‘The spoils’ management belongs to Allah and His Messenger. So stay devout to Allah, make amends amongst yourselves, and obey Allah and His Messenger if you are [true] believers. Indeed, [true] believers are those whose hearts tremble in awe at the mention of Allah, whose faith grows stronger as they listen to His revelations, and they are those who put their trust in their Lord. Those who pray regularly and give alms out of what We have provided for them. Such are the true believers; they have a high ranking with their Lord, [along with] His forgiveness and an honorable provision…’ ” [The Qur’an (8:1-4)].

“Remember [O Muhammad] when you prayed asking your Lord for help [when fighting back became incumbent], and He answered your prayers saying, ‘I am sending to your aid a thousand angels in succession.’ Allah only did this to give you glad tidings, and to reassure your hearts. Verily, victory is granted solely by Allah. Indeed, Allah is Most-Magnificent, All-Wise.” [The Qur’an (8:9-10)].

“O believers, when you meet in battle those who deny the truth, never turn your backs on them. Whoever turns his back on such an occasion, unless it be as a stratagem of war, or in an endeavor to join another group [of outnumbered believers] will indeed draw down upon himself the wrath of Allah; hell shall be his abode, and what a wretched fate. You did not kill them; it was Allah who killed them; and when you [O prophet] thrust [sand] at them it was not you, but it was Allah who thrust it so that the believers would do well by His favor. Surely, Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” [The Qur’an (8:15-17)].

“O believers, obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not turn away from him while you can hear [his preaching]. Do not be like those who said, ‘We hear,’ but they do not listen. Indeed, for Allah, the worst creatures are the deaf and dumb who possess no reasoning. If Allah had found any good in them, He would have certainly made them listen; but [being as described], even if He makes them hear, they would turn away in aversion. O believers, obey Allah and the Messenger when he calls you to that which revives your life. Know that Allah gets between a man and his heart (i.e. reads his thoughts and knows his feelings), and to Him, you shall all be assembled. Beware of an affliction that will not smite exclusively the evildoers amongst you. Know that Allah is severe in exacting retribution. Remember when you were few, accounted weak in the land, ever fearing the onslaught of your enemies, but He provided you with shelter, granted you His victory, and provided you with good spoils, may you be grateful. O believers, Do not betray Allah and His Messenger, and do not knowingly violate your trusts. Know that your wealth and children are a trial and that there is an immense reward with Allah. O believers, if you stay devout to Allah, He will grant you the ability to discriminate between right and wrong, and will forgive you your sins; Allah is limitless in His bounty. Remember [O Muhammad] how those bent on denying the truth plotted against you to imprison you, kill you, or expel you; they schemed but Allah also schemed, and indeed, Allah is the best of schemers.” [The Qur’an (8:20-30)].

“Those who are bent on denying the truth are spending their wealth in debarring others from Allah’s path. They will spend it, but in the end, this will become a source of intense regret for them, and then they will be defeated; and all who deny the truth shall be gathered in Hell. So that Allah may separate the wicked from the good, He will pile up the wicked, one upon another in heaps, and then cast them all into the Hellfire. Such are surely the losers. Tell those who are bent on denying the truth that if they desist, their past sins shall be forgiven, but if they return to denying, they have an example in the fate of those who went before. Fight them until there is no more [religious] persecution, and religion belongs wholly to Allah: if they desist, then surely Allah is watchful of what they do, but if they turn away, know that Allah is your Protector, the Best of Protectors and the Best of Helpers!” [The Qur’an (8:36-40)].

“O believers, when you encounter one of the enemy’s factions, stand fast and keep constant remembrance of Allah, may you succeed. Obey Allah and His Messenger, and avoid dissension lest you falter and blow the wind out of your sails. Show perseverance; verily, Allah is with those who are persevering.” [The Qur’an (8:45-46)].

“If you apprehend treachery on the part of any people [O Muhammad], inform them that you renounce their pact equally; verily, Allah does not like the treacherous. Let not the deniers think that they will ever get away. They cannot frustrate [Allah’s scheme]. They have not the power to do so. Prepare against them whatever strength and cavalry you can muster with which you can overawe Allah’s enemy and yours, and others besides them whom you do not know, but whom Allah knows. Anything you spend for the cause of Allah will be repaid to you in full and you shall not be wronged. Then if they incline towards peace making, make peace with them and put your trust in Allah. Surely, it is He who is All Hearing and All Knowing. Should they seek to deceive you; surely, Allah is enough a supporter for you. It was He who strengthened you with His aid, rallied the faithful around you, and bound their hearts together. Even if you had spent all that is on the earth, you could not have bound their hearts together, but Allah has bound them together. Surely, He is Most-Magnificent, All-Wise.” [The Qur’an (8:58-62)].

“O prophet, tell those you have taken captive, ‘If Allah sees any good in your hearts, He will give you what is better than what has been taken from you, and He will forgive you, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.’ If they intend to betray you, they have betrayed Allah before, and He gave [you] power over them. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.” [The Qur’an (8:70-71)].

“If any of the polytheists seeks your refuge, grant him asylum so that he may listen to the word of Allah then accompany him to his place of safety, for they are people who have no knowledge. How can the polytheists hold a pact with Allah and His Messenger, except for those with whom you drew a pact at the Sacred Mosque, as long as they respect it, you should respect it too. Verily, Allah loves the righteous.” [The Qur’an (9:6-7)].

“Say [O Muhammad], ‘If your parents and your sons and your brothers and your spouses and your tribe, and the wealth that you have gained, and the commerce which you fear might decline, and the homes you love, are dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger and striving for His cause, then wait until Allah fulfills His decree. Allah does not guide those who are disobedient.’ ” [The Qur’an (9:24)].

“On the Day Allah created the heavens and the earth, He decreed that the number of months should be twelve in number. Out of these, four are sacred—that is the true religion—so do not wrong yourselves during them. Fight the polytheists altogether as they fight you altogether, and know that Allah is with the righteous.” [The Qur’an (9:36)].

“Rally lightly or heavily equipped, and strive with your possessions and yourselves for the cause of Allah (i.e. achieving freedom and justice for all people). That is better for you if you knew.” [The Qur’an (9:41)].

“It is not right that all believers should go out [in time of war] all together. There should stay behind a party from every group in order to acquire deeper religious knowledge and warn their people if they return, so as to guard themselves against evil?” [The Qur’an (9:122)].

“Indeed, those who believe and do good deeds will be guided by their Lord because of their faith. Rivers shall flow at their feet in the Gardens of Bliss. There, they will call out, ‘Glory be to You, O Lord,’ while their greeting in it shall be, ‘Peace,’ and the closure of their call will be, ‘All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Universe.’ ” [The Qur’an (10:9-10)].

“For every nation there is a messenger. Once their messenger has come, judgment will be passed upon them in all fairness and they will not be wronged.” [The Qur’an (10:47)].

“O mankind, there has come to you an admonition from your Lord, a cure for what is in the hearts, a guide and a blessing for true believers.” [The Qur’an (10:57)].

“Those who are full-heartedly loyal to Allah shall certainly have no fear, nor shall they grieve. For those who believe and are devout, there is good news in this life and in the hereafter. The decree of Allah never changes; that is the supreme triumph. Do not let their words grieve you. Surely, all glory belongs to Allah alone; He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” [The Qur’an (10:62-65)].

“Say [O Muhammad], ‘O people, if you are in doubt concerning my religion, then [know that] I do not worship those whom you worship instead of Allah, but rather I worship Allah who causes you to die (i.e. to whom life belongs), and I am commanded to be among the believers.’ And set your face towards the [true] faith in all uprightness, and do not be among the polytheists. Do not invoke besides Allah what can neither benefit nor harm you. If you do, then you will be among the evildoers. If Allah inflicts harm upon you, no one can uplift it but He, and if He intends good for you, no one can withhold His bounty. He grants His bounty to whom He wills among His servants. He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful. Say, ‘O people, the truth has come to you from your Lord, anyone who accepts guidance is guided only for his own sake, and he who goes astray does so at his own peril. I am not appointed a warder over you.’ Follow what is revealed to you, [O Prophet], and show perseverance until Allah issues His judgment. He is the Best of Judges.” [The Qur’an (10:104-109)].

“Therefore, stand firm [on the righteous path] as you were commanded [O Muhammad], along with those who have repented joining you, and do not exceed the bounds, for He sees everything you do. Do not incline towards those who do evil, lest the Fire touch you, and then you would have none to protect you save Allah; later on, you will not be helped. Observe the prayers by the break and end of day, and during parts of the night; surely, good deeds erase evil ones. This is a reminder for people who pay heed. Be steadfast; surely, Allah never wastes the reward of the righteous. Why then were there not among the generations before you upright men who would speak-out against the corruption on earth—except for a few whom We saved? But the evildoers pursued their worldly pleasures and thus became guilty. Your Lord would never unjustly destroy communities while their people were trying to reform. If your Lord had wished, He would have made mankind into one community but they will not cease to differ, except for those to whom your Lord has shown mercy; and it is to this end that He created them (i.e. having free wills, able to make their own choices).” [The Qur’an (11:112-119)].

“Say to those who do not believe, you do things in your way and we are doing things in our way, and wait, we too are waiting.’ The knowledge of the secrets of the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah alone, and to Him shall all affairs be referred. So worship Him and put your trust in Him alone. Your Lord is never unaware of what you do.” [The Qur’an (11:121-123)].

“These are verses from a clear Book. We have sent down the Qur’an in Arabic may you reflect. We recount to you the best of narratives while revealing this Qur’an to you, even though, prior to that, you were unaware.” [The Qur’an (12:1-3)].

“Do not despair of Allah’s support; none but those who deny the truth despair of Allah’s support.” [The Qur’an (12:87)].

“Those who stay devout and remain steadfast, surely, Allah wastes not the reward of the benevolent.” [The Qur’an (12:90)].

“Yet, most men will not believe, no matter how keen you may be [on guiding them].” [The Qur’an (12:103)].

“Say [O Muhammad], ‘This is my path, I call to Allah on the basis of solid knowledge, I and those who follow me. Praised be Allah, I am not one of the polytheists.’ We never sent before you [O Muhammad] except men to whom We gave our revelations, chosen from among the people of their towns. Did they (i.e. those is doubt) not travel through the lands and observe the fate of those who came before them? Verily, the life to come is a better abode for the pious. Will you not then reflect? It was not until the [previous] messengers lost all hope and thought that they had been denied, that Our help came to them; thence, whoever We pleased was saved, and Our punishment shall not be averted from the guilty.” [The Qur’an (12:108-110)].

“Those who deny the truth ask, ‘If only a sign has been sent down upon him from His Lord;’ verily, you are only a warner, and for every folk there is a guide.” [The Qur’an (13:7)].

“Indeed, Allah changes not the condition of any people unless they change what is within themselves.” [The Qur’an (13:11)].

“Those who believe and their hearts find comfort in the remembrance of Allah; indeed, in the remembrance of Allah hearts find comfort. Those who believe and do righteous deeds, blessings be upon them, and blissful is their final abode.” [The Qur’an (13:28-29)].

“Thus, We have revealed it [The Qur’an] as an Arabic Commandment. If you follow their desires (i.e. the people of the book) after all the knowledge which has come to you [O Muhammad], you would have no protector or shield against Allah.” [The Qur’an (13:37)].

“We have revealed to you this Book that you may lead the people from darkness to light; by their Lord’s will, to the path of the Most Magnificent, the Most Praiseworthy, Allah to whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. Woe to those who deny the truth, for they shall be sternly punished, those who prefer this life over the hereafter, who turn others away from the path of Allah and seek to make it crooked, they have gone far astray. We have never sent a prophet except if he spoke in the language of his own people, so that he might make [My message] clear to them; thereafter, Allah lets go astray whom He wills and guides whom He pleases (i.e. based upon what He sees in their hearts). He is the Most Magnificent, Most Wise.” [The Qur’an (14:1-4)].

“Remember when your Lord proclaimed [to the sons of Israel], ‘If you are grateful, I will surely bestow more favors upon you; but if you are ungrateful, then know that My punishment is indeed severe.’ ” [The Qur’an (14:7)].

“Did you not see those who countered Allah’s favor with ingratitude, and caused their people to descend into the Abode of Ruin? In the Hellfire shall they burn; such a wretched abode. They have set up rivals to Allah to lead people away from His path. Say [O Muhammad], ‘Enjoy your lives for a while; verily, your fate shall be the Hellfire.’ ” [The Qur’an (14:28-30)].

“Do not think that Allah is unaware of what the evildoers are doing. He only gives them respite until a Day on which all eyes shall stare fixedly in horror.” [The Qur’an (14:42)].

“This is a message for mankind, may they be warned therewith and know that there is but one God, may the mindful take heed.” [The Qur’an (14:52)].

“These are the verses of a clear Book. Perhaps [a time will come when] those who are bent on denying the truth will wish they had been Muslims. Let them enjoy themselves; let their vain hope beguile them. Soon they shall realize [the truth].” [The Qur’an (15:1-3)].

“Verily, it is We who have sent down the dhikr (i.e. content of The Qur’an) and We will, most surely, safeguard it.” [The Qur’an (15:9)].

“Proclaim openly what you are commanded [O Muhammad], and avoid the polytheists. Indeed, We are sufficient for you against the mockers. Those who set up another god with Allah, they shall soon learn. We do indeed know how your heart is distressed by what they say; glorify your Lord with His praise and be among those who prostrate, and worship your Lord until death comes to you.” [The Qur’an (15:94-99)].

“Allah ordains upon you justice, kindness and showing liberality towards kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, injustice and transgression. He admonishes you so that you may take heed.” [The Qur’an (16:90)].

“What you have shall come to an end, but what’s with Allah is everlasting. We will certainly give those who are patient their reward according to the best of their actions. To whoever does good deeds, man or woman, and is a believer, We shall assuredly give a good life; We shall bestow upon them their reward according to the best of their works. When you read the Qur’an, seek Allah’s protection from Satan the rejected one. Surely, he has no power over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord; his sole authority is over those who are willing to follow him and associate others with Allah.” [The Qur’an (16:96-100)].

“Call to the path of your Lord [O Muhammad] with wisdom and fair preaching, and reason with them in a way that is best. Your Lord knows best those who have strayed away from His path, and He knows best those who are rightly guided. If you want to retaliate, retaliate to the same degree as the injury done to you; but if you show patience, that is indeed the best act for the patient. Endure with patience; truly, your patience is possible only with the help of Allah. Do not grieve for them, or feel distressed by their plots; indeed, Allah is with those who are pious and those who do good.” [The Qur’an (16:125-128)].

“Whoever chooses to follow the right path, follows it for his own good; and whoever goes astray, goes astray at his own peril. No bearer of burdens shall bear the burdens of another. Nor do We punish before We send a messenger [to forewarn them].” [The Qur’an (17:15)].

“Verily, nothing prevents Us from sending [supernatural] signs, except the fact that the early nations denied them…” [The Qur’an (17:59)].

“…Sufficient is your Lord as a guardian.” [The Qur’an (17:65)].

“…He is most merciful towards you.” [The Qur’an (17:66)].

“So be patient [O Muhammad] with anything they say and glorify your Lord with His praise before the rising of the sun and before its setting; and glorify Him during the night and at the beginning and end of the day, may you find satisfaction. Do not give regard to the pleasures We have given parties of them, the splendor of the worldly life, with it We seek to test them. The provision of your Lord is better and more enduring. Enjoin the prayers upon your people, and be constant therein. We ask you for no provision, We provide for you, and the hereafter is for righteousness.” [The Qur’an (20:130-132)].

“Time of reckoning has drawn near for mankind, yet they are heedless and turn away. Never comes to them a renewed message from their Lord [to warn and enlighten them], except that they listen to it in a playful manner.” [The Qur’an (21:1)].

“To Him belongs whoever is in the heavens and on earth; those that are with Him are never too proud to worship Him, nor do they grow weary; they glorify Him night and day without tiring. Have they taken deities from earth who can bring the dead to life? If there had been in the heavens or on earth other deities besides Allah, both would be ruined. Exalted is Allah, Lord of the throne, far above that which they describe. He should not be questioned about His works, but they shall be questioned. Have they taken other deities besides Him? Say to them [O Muhammad], ‘Bring forth your proofs. This is a reminder for those who are with me and a reminder of those who came before me.’ But most of them do not know the truth, and so they turn away from it. We sent not a messenger before you except that We reveled to him that, ‘There is no deity save Me, so worship Me alone.’ They say, ‘The All Merciful has taken a son!’ Glory be to Him! They (i.e. all messengers) are only honored servants; they dare not preach before [receiving] His revelations, and they act at His command. He knows what faces them and what happens after them, and they cannot intercede except on behalf of one whom He approves. Indeed they themselves stand apprehensive in awe of Him. Whoever of them should say, ‘I am a deity besides Him,’ that one shall be requited with Hell. Thus do We recompense the wrongdoers. Haven’t the deniers seen that the heavens and the earth were joined together and then We split them asunder, and We have made every living thing out of water? Will they still not believe? We set firm mountains upon the earth lest it should sway under them, and We placed therein passages for paths so that they might find their way. We have made the heaven a well-secured canopy [around the earth]; yet still they turn away from Our signs. It is He who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon, each gliding in an orbit. We have not granted everlasting life to any human being before you; then if you [O Muhammad] should die, will they live forever? Every soul shall taste death; We test you with both good and evil [circumstances] as a trial, and then to Us you shall return.” [The Qur’an (21:19-35)].

“Say [O Muhammad], ‘I warn you only through the Revelation.’ But the deaf can hear nothing when they are warned.” [The Qur’an (21:45)].

“We gave Moses and Aaron the criterion [for judgment], a light and a message for the righteous, those who fear their Lord though unseen, and stand apprehensive in awe of the Judgment hour. And this [Qur’an] is a blessed message that We have revealed, will you then reject it?” [The Qur’an (21:48-50)].

“Before this We gave Abraham his sound judgment; of him (i.e. what’s in his heart), We were well-knowing.” [The Qur’an (21:51)].

“And We saved him and Lot [and brought them] to a land in which We have set blessings for all people.” [The Qur’an (21:71)].

“To Lot We gave wisdom and knowledge and delivered him from the city which practiced abomination. Indeed, they were wicked people. We admitted him to Our mercy; he was a righteous man. Before him Noah cried out to Us, and We answered his supplication. We saved him and his household from a great distress. We helped him against his people who rejected Our revelations. Surely, they were wicked people, so We drowned them all. Remember David and Solomon who both passed judgment on the field into which some people’s sheep had strayed [and grazed] at night. We bore witness to their judgment. We gave Solomon the right understanding of the matter, and We bestowed wisdom and knowledge on both of them. We caused the mountains and the birds to celebrate Our praises along with David. It is We who did this. We taught him the art of making coats of mail for you, to protect you in battle. Will you then be grateful? We subjected to Solomon the stormy wind, which blew at his behest towards the land which We had blessed (i.e. Palestine). It is We who have knowledge of all things. We also subjected to him some of the jinn who dived for him in the sea and performed other tasks. It is We who kept watch over them. Remember Job when he called on his Lord saying, ‘I have been afflicted with great distress, but You are the most merciful of the merciful.’ We heard his prayer and relieved his suffering, We restored to him his family, doubling their number as an act of Our grace, and as a reminder for the worshippers. Remember Ishmael and Idris and Dhul Kifl: they were all of the patient. We admitted them to Our mercy; they were all of the righteous. Remember the man of the whale [Jonah] when he set off in anger thinking We had no power over him; he cried out in the darkness, ‘There is no deity but You. Glory be to You! Indeed I was of the wrongdoers.’ We answered his supplication and delivered him from sorrow. Thus shall We deliver the true believers. Remember Zachariah, when he called out to his Lord, ‘Do not leave me heirless, O Lord. You are the best of heirs.’ We answered his supplication and bestowed John upon him and made his wife fit to bear him a child. Verily, they used to hasten towards good deeds and they called upon Us in hope and fear, and they were always humble towards Us. Remember the woman [Maryam] who guarded her chastity. We breathed into her from our spirit [Gabriel], and made her and her son a sign for all people. Surely, this is your nation [O faithful believers], one nation, and I am your Lord, so worship Me.” [The Qur’an (21:74-92)].

“The true promise of the Last Hour is close at hand. Soon, the deniers shall stare in horror fixedly, exclaiming, ‘Woe unto us! Indeed we were heedless of this. Ah! We truly have been wrongdoers.” [The Qur’an (21:97)].

“On that Day We shall roll up the heavens like a scroll of parchment. As We originated the first creation, so shall We repeat it. This is a promise binding on Us. Indeed, We shall fulfill it. We have already written in the Psalms following the Torah that, ‘My righteous servants shall inherit the earth.’ Surely, herein is a message for true worshippers. We have sent you forth as a mercy to all mankind. Say, ‘It has been revealed to me that your God is but One God. Will you then submit to Him?’ ” [The Qur’an (21:104-108)].

“O People! Fear your Lord. The convulsion of the Last Hour shall be terrible indeed.” [The Qur’an (22:1)].

“That is because Allah is the truth. It is He who gives life to the dead and He has the power to will anything. The Last Hour is bound to come. There is no doubt about it. Allah will raise up those in the graves.” [The Qur’an (22:6-7)].

“…Verily, Allah never wrongs His servants.” [The Qur’an (22:10)].

“…Give glad tidings to the humble, those whose hearts shiver at the mentioning of Allah; they endure adversity with fortitude, observe the prayers, and spend out of what We have given them.” [The Qur’an (22:34-35)].

“Verily, Allah shall defend the believers. Allah does not love the perfidious and the ungrateful.” [The Qur’an (22:38)].

“[The believers] whom if We give them authority in the land, would observe their prayers, give alms, enjoin good and forbid evil. The final outcome of all affairs rests with Allah.” [The Qur’an (22:41)].

“Have the people not travelled through the land to make their hearts understand and let their ears hear; verily, it is not the eyes that go blind but the hearts inside chests.” [The Qur’an (22:46)].

“Verily, they did not recognize Allah in His true esteem. Indeed, Allah is Powerful, Mighty.” [The Qur’an (22:74)].

“O believers, bow and prostrate yourselves, worship your Lord and do good works so that you may succeed. Strive truthfully in the cause of Allah as is owed to Him. He has chosen you and laid no burden on you in religious matters, that is the faith of your forefather Abraham. In this—as in former scriptures—He (i.e. Allah) has given you the name ‘Muslims,’ (i.e. those who submit to Allah’s will) so that the Messenger may be a witness over you, and so that you may be witnesses over mankind. Therefore, observe your prayers, give alms and hold fast to Allah. He is your master; the best master and best helper!” [The Qur’an (22:77-78)].

“Successful indeed are the faithful, those who are mindful in their prayers, who turn away from all that is frivolous, who give alms, who safeguard their chastity except with their wives and what their right hands possess, for then they are free from blame; as for those who seek to go beyond that, they are transgressors. [The faithful are] those who honestly observe their trusts and their promises; and those who attend to their prayers; those are the heirs who shall inherit Al-Ferdaws (i.e. the loftiest dwellings in Paradise) wherein they shall abide forever.” [The Qur’an (23:1-11)].

“Those who tremble with fear of their Lord, believe in His messages and do not ascribe partners to Him; those who give to others what has been bestowed upon them with their hearts trembling at the thought that they must return to their Lord [and be judged]; it is they who vie with one another in doing good works and shall be the foremost in doing so.” [The Qur’an (23:57-61)].

“Exalted be Allah, the True King, there is no deity except Him, the Lord of the Glorious Throne. Whoever invokes another deity along with Allah—a deity of whose divinity he has no proof—will be brought to account by his Lord. Certainly, those who deny the truth shall never prosper [in the hereafter]. Say, ‘O Lord, forgive us and have mercy. You are the best of those who show mercy.’ ” [The Qur’an (23:116-118)].

“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His Light is like a niche wherein there is a lamp; the lamp is within glass; the glass [shines] as if it were a pearl-like radiant star, lit from the oil of a blessed olive tree that is neither of the east nor of the west. The oil would almost give light of itself even if untouched by fire. Light upon light! Allah guides to His Light whom He wills. Allah strikes parables for people. Allah has full knowledge of all things. In houses decreed by Allah to be raised for the continuous mentioning of His name morning and evening, there are men who are never distracted by trade or commerce from the remembrance of Allah, the observance of prayers and alms; they fear a day when hearts and eyes will be convulsed; may Allah reward them according to the best of their deeds and give them more out of His bounty. Allah provides for whoever He wills without measures.” [The Qur’an (24:35-38)].

“[O Muhammad] do you not see that Allah is praised by all those who are in the heavens and on earth, as do the birds with wings outstretched? Each knows his own mode of prayer and glorification. Allah has full knowledge of all that they do. To Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and earth, and to Allah shall all things return.” [The Qur’an (24:41-42)].

“Allah promises those among you who believe and do good deeds that He will surely grant them power in the lands as He granted it to those who passed before; and that He shall establish for them their religion which He has approved of. He shall cause their state of fear to be replaced by a sense of security. Let them worship Me and associate none else with Me. Whoever chooses to deny the truth is truly rebellious.” [The Qur’an (24:55)].

“True servants of the Gracious One are those who walk upon the earth with humility and when they are addressed by those who are ignorant, their response is, ‘Peace,’ those who spend the night prostrating themselves, and standing before their Lord, they say, ‘Our Lord, ward off from upon us the punishment of Hell, for its punishment is a dreadful torment to suffer. Indeed, it is an evil abode and evil dwelling-place.’ They are those who are neither extravagant nor niggardly but keep a balance between the two, those who never invoke any other deity besides Allah, nor take a life which Allah has made sacred, except with the right to do so, nor commit adultery. Anyone who does that shall face punishment: he shall have his suffering doubled on the Day of Resurrection and he will abide forever in disgrace, except for those who repent, and believe, and do good deeds. Allah will change the evil deeds of such people into good ones: He is most forgiving and most merciful. He who repents and does good deeds has truly turned to Allah. And those who do not bear false witness, and when they pass by frivolity, they pass by with dignity, who do not turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to the signs of their Lord when they are reminded of them, who say, ‘Lord, grant us joy in our wives and children and make us a model for the righteous. These are the ones who will be rewarded with lofty mansions in Paradise, for their steadfastness. They will be received therein with greetings of welcome and salutations of peace. There they shall abide forever: a blessed dwelling and a blessed resting place.” [The Qur’an (25:63-76)].

“Say [O Muhammad], ‘“My Lord would not care for you were it not for your supplications.” [The Qur’an (25:77)].

“Tell them [O Muhammad] the story of Abraham, when he asked his father and his people, ‘What is that which you worship?’ They said, ‘We worship idols and will continue to cling to them.’ He asked, ‘Do they hear you when you call onto them? Do they help or harm you?’ They replied, ‘[Nay,] But we found our fathers doing this.’ Abraham said, ‘Have you really thought about what you have been worshipping, you and your forefathers—they are all my enemies save the Lord of the Universe who created me. It is He who guides me, He who feeds me and quenches my thirst, He who cures me when I am ill, He who will cause me to die and bring me back to life, and He who I hope would forgive my misdeeds on the judgement Day. O Lord, bestow wisdom upon me; unite me with the righteous; grant me a virtuous renown among posterity; make me one of the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss; forgive my father for he is one of those misguided; do not disgrace me on the Day when all people are resurrected, the Day when wealth and children will be of no avail, when he alone will be saved who comes to [you] Allah with a sound heart.’ ” [The Qur’an (26:69-89)].

“Who then responds to the distressed when they call upon Him, and relieves their suffering, and who makes you vicegerents on earth? Then, is there a god besides Allah? How little you pay heed!” [The Qur’an (27:62)].

“As for the abode of the hereafter, We shall assign it to those who seek neither self-aggrandizement on earth nor corruption. Only the righteous shall have a blessed end.” [The Qur’an (29:83)].

“We shall surely admit those who believe and do good deeds into the company of the righteous.” [The Qur’an (29:9)].

“[O Muhammad] recite [and convey] what has been revealed to you of the book, and pray regularly. Surely, praying restrains one from indecency and evil deeds; and verily, the remembrance of Allah is a greater [means of worship]. Allah knows what you do.” [The Qur’an (29:45)].

“We will surely guide to Our ways those who strive hard in Our cause. Allah is surely with the righteous.” [The Qur’an (29:69)].

“These are the verses of the Book of wisdom, a guide and a mercy for those who do good, for those who observe their prayers, give alms and have firm faith in the hereafter: these are rightly following their Lord’s guidance, and these are the ones who shall prosper.” [The Qur’an (31:2-5)].

“[Luqman said,] ‘O son! Though [a deed] be but the weight of a grain of mustard seed and though it be hidden in a rock, or in the heavens or on the earth, Allah shall bring it forth. Truly, Allah is the knower of all subtleties and He is aware. O son! Observe your prayers, enjoin good, forbid evil, and endure patiently whatever befalls you; surely, this is something which requires firm resolve. Do not avert your face scornfully from people and do not walk haughty on earth; verily, Allah loves not arrogant boastful people. Walk modestly and lower your voice, for the ugliest of all voices is the braying of asses.’” [The Qur’an (31:16-19)].

“Whoever submits himself completely to Allah, and is a doer of good, he has surely grasped the strongest handhold, for the final outcome of all events rests with Allah.” [The Qur’an (31:22)].

“The ones who truly believe in Our messages are those who fall to the ground prostrating when they are recited to them, they glorify their Lord with praise and are not arrogant. They forsake their beds calling upon their Lord in fear and in hope, and spend out of what We have provided them with. No soul knows what joy is kept hidden in store for them as a reward for their good deeds.” [The Qur’an (32:15-17)].

“Verily, there is an excellent model in Allah’s messenger for those who aspire to return to Allah and long for the hereafter.” [The Qur’an (32:21)].

“Among the believers are men who were truthful to their covenant with Allah; some passed away [fulfilling their vows] and some are still waiting; never did any of them retreat, not in the least way.” [The Qur’an (32:23)].

“O believers, remember Allah abundantly; exalt Him morning and evening. He is the one who bestows His blessings upon you—and His angels invoke Him to bring you out from darkness to light; He is oft-merciful towards the faithful.” [The Qur’an (33:41-43)].

“Verily, Allah and His angels praise the prophet; O believers, praise him and [invoke Allah to deliver to him] your continuous peace greetings.” [The Qur’an (33:56)].

“O People, remember Allah’s favor to you. Is there any creator other than Allah who provides for you from the heavens and the earth? There is no God save Him. How then are you turned away from the truth?” [The Qur’an (35:3)].

“If one seeks glory, let him know that glory belongs to Allah alone. To Him ascends good words, and righteous deeds are exalted by Him.” [The Qur’an (35:10)].

“O people, it is you who stand in need of Allah; verily, Allah is self-sufficient and praiseworthy.” [The Qur’an (35:15)].

“Only those who possess knowledge fear Allah. Verily, Allah is all-glorious and most forgiving. Those who read Allah’s book, observe their prayers, and spend in charity secretly and publicly out of what We have provided them with, they seek a trade that will never perish.  He shall give them their full rewards and give them more out of His bounty. He is most-forgiving and most-appreciative.” [The Qur’an (35:28-30)].

“The chosen servants of Allah; those have known provision—fruits of various kinds; and they shall be honored, in the Gardens of Bliss, seated on couches, facing one another. A drink will be passed round among them from a flowing spring: white and delicious to those who drink it, causing no headiness or intoxication. With them will be spouses—modest of gaze and beautiful of eye—like closely guarded pearls.” [The Qur’an (37:40-49)].

“This is a blessed Book which We sent down to you [O Muhammad], for people to ponder over its messages, and for those with understanding to take heed.” [The Qur’an (38:29)].

“He who brings the truth, and he who confirms it—those are surely pious people. They will have everything they wish for from their Lord. Such is the reward of those devoted to doing good.” [The Qur’an (39:33-34)].

“Follow the best of what is revealed to you from your Lord.” [The Qur’an (39:55)].

“No just estimate have they (i.e. most people) fathomed of Allah as He well deserves. On the Resurrection Day, the whole earth will lie within His power, and heavens shall be folded up under His dominion—Glory be to Him! Exalted is He above all that they associate with Him. The Trumpet shall be blown and whoever is in the heavens or on earth shall fall down in a swoon, except those who shall be spared by Allah. Then the trumpet shall be blown again and all shall rise gazing around [in awe]. The earth shall shine with its Lord’s light, and the Book will be laid open. The prophets and all witnesses shall be brought forth, and judgement shall pass on them with fairness; none shall be wronged. Every soul will be repaid in full for what it has done. He is fully aware of all that they do.” [The Qur’an (39:67-70)].

“Those who fear their Lord will be led in groups towards Paradise. When they reach it, its gates shall be opened, and its keepers shall say to them, ‘Peace be upon you. You have done well, enter Paradise and dwell in it forever,’ and they will respond, ‘All praises be to Allah who has fulfilled His promise to us and made us the inheritors of these lands, letting us settle inside Paradise wherever we please.’ How excellent is the reward of good doers! You shall see the angels circling about the throne glorifying their Lord with His praise. And judgement will have been passed in justice on all and it will be said, ‘All praises be to Allah, the Lord of the universe!’ ” [The Qur’an (39:73-75)].

“The [angels] who bear the Throne, and those around it, glorify their Lord with His praise and believe in Him. They ask forgiveness for those who believe, saying, ‘O Lord, You embrace all things in mercy and knowledge, forgive those who turn to You and follow Your path. Save them from the punishment of Hell and admit them, O Lord, to the Eternal Gardens of Eden which You have promised them, together with their righteous ancestors, spouses, and offspring. You alone are the Almighty, All-Wise. Protect them from all evil deeds; whoever You protect from [the punishment for] evil deeds will receive Your mercy—that is the supreme success.’ ” [The Qur’an (40:7-9)].

“Verily, We make victorious Our messengers and those who believe in the worldly life and on the day when all shall be resurrected and bear witness.” [The Qur’an (40:51)].

“Be patient [O Muhammad]; verily, Allah’s promise shall come to pass. Ask forgiveness for your sins and praise your Lord morning and evening.” [The Qur’an (40:55)].

“Indeed, those who affirm, ‘Our Lord is Allah,’ and remain devout, the angels descend upon them, saying, ‘Have no fear and do not grieve. Rejoice in glad tidings with Paradise that you have been promised. We are your allies in this life and in the Hereafter. Therein you shall have all that your souls desire, and therein you shall have all that you ask for, a rich provision from the ever forgiving, the most merciful.’ Who’s words are better than one who calls to Allah, does good deeds, and says, ‘I am surely of those who submit [to Allah]’? Good and evil deeds are not equal. Repel evil with what is better, then you will see that one who was once your enemy has become your dearest friend, but no one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint; no one is granted it save those who are truly fortunate. If a prompting from Satan should stir you, seek refuge with Allah, He is the All Hearing, All Knowing.” [The Qur’an (40:30-36)].

“Allah chooses for Himself whoever He pleases and guides towards Himself those who turn to Him.” [The Qur’an (42:13)].

“Surely, those who profess, ‘Our Lord is Allah,’ and remain steadfast [on that path], they shall feel no fear, nor shall they grieve.” [The Qur’an (42:13)].

“Have patience [O Muhammad] as did the steadfast Messengers, and be in no haste about them (i.e. those who deny your message).” [The Qur’an (46:35)].

“O believers, if you make victorious Allah’s cause, He will make you victorious and establish your endeavors.” [The Qur’an (47:7)].

“That’s for Allah is the guardian of believers, but the deniers have no guardian.” [The Qur’an (47:11)].

“Indeed, Allah is self-sufficient, but you stand in need [of Him].” [The Qur’an (47:38)].

“It was He (i.e. We Allah) who cast tranquility into the hearts of believers, that they may acquire more faith along with their own.” [The Qur’an (48:4)].

“We have sent you forth [O Muhammad] as a witness, a bearer of glad tidings, and a warner, so that you [mankind] may believe in Allah and His Messenger, help and honor him, and so that you may glorify Allah morning and evening.” [The Qur’an (48:8-9)].

“Verily, the believers are but those who have believed in Allah and His Messenger and then they doubt not, but strive with their wealth and themselves for the cause of Allah. Such are the truthful ones.” [The Qur’an (49:15)].

“Paradise will be brought near to the righteous and will no longer be far away. This is what you were promised—this is for everyone who often turned to Allah and kept Him in mind, who fears the Compassionate One, though He is unseen, and comes to Him with a sound heart; ‘Enter it in peace. This is the Day of immortality.’ Therein they shall have all that they desire, and there is even more with Us.” [The Qur’an (50:31-35)].

“Bear with patience what they (i.e. the deniers) say [O Muhammad], and glorify your Lord with His praise before the rising of the sun and before its setting; proclaim His praise during the night and at the end of every prayer.” [The Qur’an (50:39-40)].

“Surely, the pious shall dwell amidst gardens and springs. They shall well-accept what their Lord shall bestow upon them; indeed, they have done good works in the past, sleeping little during night-time, asking for forgiveness in the hour before dawn, and sharing their possessions with beggars and the deprived.” [The Qur’an (51:15-19)].

“The pious shall find themselves in gardens and rivers, in the assembly of the truthful with an all-powerful sovereign.” [The Qur’an (54:54-55)].

“One Day, you [O Muhammad] shall see the faithful men and women, their light streaming out before them and on their right hands, [you shall hear a voice saying to them:] ‘Rejoice with glad tidings, today you shall enter gardens with rivers flowing through them wherein you shall forever dwell. That is the supreme triumph.’ ” [The Qur’an (57:12)].

“Blessed is He in whose hand is all creation: He has power over all things. He created death and life so that He might test you, which of you is best in conduct. He is the Almighty, the Most Forgiving.” [The Qur’an (67:1-2)].

“Indeed, man is born impatient, when misfortune touches him he starts lamenting, and whenever good fortune comes to him, he grows niggardly. Not so the worshippers who pray regularly; those who give a due share of their wealth to the beggars and the destitute; and those who believe in the Judgement day and are careworn by the punishment of their Lord—none should ever feel secure from the punishment of their Lord [in this life]— those who preserve their chastity except from their spouses and their right hand possessions, for which they incur no blame—but those who go beyond that limit are transgressors; those who are faithful to their trusts and to their pledges; those who stand by their testimony and those who observe their prayers. They will be honored in the Gardens of Bliss.” [The Qur’an (70:19-35)].

“Verily, this is a reminder, so let him who wills follow a path to his Lord.” [The Qur’an (76:29)].

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