And through Jihad, they annihilated their worries and troubles, because all of the following are a part of Jihad: remembrance, striving, effort, and activity.
(Qur’an 9. 118) 3. The day that he dies to meet his Lord, having performed a final deed that is both good and pure.
“Whosoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him.”
After having studied the life of the Prophet’s Companions (may Allah be pleased with them all), I found in them five characteristics that distinguish them from others:
1. They led simple lives that were free from ostentation and extravagance.
“And We shall make easy for you [O’Muhammad] the easy way [i.e. the doing of righteous deeds]. (Qur‘an 87: 8)
2. Their knowledge of religious matters was as blessed as it was profound. And more importantly, they accompanied that knowledge with practical application.
“It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allah.” (Qur ‘an 35: 28)
3. They gave precedence to deeds of the heart over deeds that others see. Thus, they had sincerity; they depended upon Allah; they loved Him; they hoped from Him only; and they feared none save Him. Furthermore, they assiduously performed voluntary acts of worship, such as prayer and fasting.
“He knew what was in their hearts...” (Qur’an 48: 18)
4. They did not seek the world and its pleasures. They turned their backs in disdain on material possessions, 69)
In the Qur’an, truths and realities that are constant and do not change are mentioned concerning this life. Here are the ones that are related to the subject matter of this book.
Whoever works for Allah, He will help him: “If you help [in the cause of] Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firm.” (Qur’an 47: 7)
Whoever asks of Allah, He will answer him: “And your Lord said: ‘Invoke Me, I will respond to your [invocation].‘” (Qur ‘an 40: 60)
When one asks Allah for forgiveness, He will forgive him: “He said: ‘My Lord! Verily, I have wronged myself so forgive me’.
Then He forgave him.” (Qur’an 28: 16)
“And He it is Who accepts repentance from His slaves...” (Qur ‘an 42: 25)
Whoever places his trust in Allah, He will be sufficient for him: “And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him.” (Qur‘an 65: 3)
There are three kinds of people whose punishment is certain: those who are rebellious against Allah, those who break their pledges, and those who plot evil deeds: “Your rebellion [disobedience to Allah] is only against your ownselves.” (Qur‘an 10: 23)
“Then whosoever breaks his pledge, breaks only to his own harm...” (Qur’an 48: 10)
“But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it.” (Qur’an 35. 43)
‘Don’t Be Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni Faisal ibn Muh’d Shafeeq
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