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Zeal and Enthusiasm Described in the Qur’an

Paradise is created not for test, as is life on this earth, but as a
place of compensation. Furthermore, Allah purposely created this
world as an imperfect place so that people can long for paradise
and strive hard to attain it. One who strives to attain perfection
throughout his life desires paradise with an even greater enthusi-
asm.

In the hereafter believers will rejoice at being saved from the
torment of hell, which is what they strove to avoid during their
lives. On the other hand, those who fought against Allah’s religion,
against people’s adherence to Qur’anic morality, and those who
opposed believers and attempted to suppress them will fully re-
ceive whatever they deserve as a manifestation of Allah’s absolute
justice. How those people will be repaid and the joy believers feel

upon witnessing it is stated in the Qur’an:
"Indeed, those who committed crimes used to laugh at
those who believed. And when they passed by them, they
would exchange derisive glances. And when they returned
to their people, they would return jesting. And when they
saw them, they would say, ‘Indeed, those are truly lost.’ But
they had not been sent as guardians over them. So today 87
those who believed are laughing at the disbelievers, on
adorned couches, observing. Have the disbelievers [not]
been rewarded for what they used to do?" 88
The fact that unbeliever’s will be repaid with Allah’s justice
heals the hearts of believers. Indeed, the mere thought of Allah’s
promise stirs a deep excitement in the hearts of believers.
In addition, remembering the angels’ greetings and salutations
in paradise and the way believers will be hosted therein is a major

source of pleasure. They will meet the angels of Allah who will lead

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