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Zeal and Enthusiasm Described in the Qur’an

"[They are] those who fulfill the covenant of Allah and do
not break the contract." 20
The believers’ devotion to Allah is evident in how eagerly they
are committed to Islam. Indeed, no worldly benefit, no material or
other interest can in any way tempt them away from their devotion

and loyalty to Allah. And nothing is more alluring to them than
earning the approval of Allah. Their devotion inspires them to con-
tinually work and to do good deeds with zeal, as encouraged by
Allah in the Qur’an:
Say, "Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and
my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds." 21

And Allah gives glad tidings that He will reward the faithful:
"...That Allah may reward the truthful for their truth and
punish the hypocrites if He wills or accept their repen-
tance. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful." 22

Seeking the kinds of deeds that most please Allah
Through the Qur’an’s verses Allah has communicated to peo-
ple the kind of morals and way of living with which He is pleased. It
is only believers who comply with Allah’s command in the best

way. Even when they have knowledge of it, most people neglect
the lifestyle with which Allah is pleased because they lack the goal
of pleasing Him. On the other hand, believers try to abide by every
verse in the Qur’an attentively and not make concessions in this
matter. Even when they meet a situation contrary to their worldly
inclinations, they do not show the slightest intimidation; rather,
they fulfill the most difficult tasks with great zeal throughout their

lives.
Indicative of believers’ eagerness for Allah’s acceptance is

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