Page 20 - Zeal and Enthusiasm in the Qur'an

THE ENTHUSIASM OF BELIEVERS

The source of believers’ enthusiasm: their faith,

love and devotion to Allah
Believers’ enthusiasm and ardor are very different from the
concept prevalent in the society of ignorance, which is based on
vested interests. The love believer’s feel for Allah and their devo-
tion to Him account for this. They do not feel attached to the life of

this world like the members of the ignorant society, but to Allah,
the all-Merciful, who created them from nothing and provided
them with means. The most important reason for this is that be-
lievers evaluate events with clear consciousness. They are aware
that Allah sustains one’s life at every moment, that He protects
every being, and that all creatures are dependent on Him. Due to
their love and devotion to Allah, they strive to earn His acceptance

throughout their lives. The desire to earn the pleasure of Allah is
the most important source of enthusiasm and joy for believers.
Aspiration for earning His approval and attaining paradise inspires
infinite energy and enthusiasm in believers.

Believers' enthusiasm is non-abating
"The believers are only the ones who have believed in Allah
and His Messenger and then doubt not but strive with their
properties and their lives in the cause of Allah. It is those

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