Page 72 - Zeal and Enthusiasm in the Qur'an

THE BENEFITS OF ZEAL AND

EXCITEMENT FOR BELIEVERS

Obtaining power and strength

Throughout their lives people seek ways to attain mental and
physical strength. Toward this end they turn to medicine and sci-
ence expecting results from various drugs or mental exercises.
Yet, they fail to find a formula which will keep them vivid, lively and
energetic until the end of their lives.
The only thing that can keep a person mentally and physically

strong and alert is faith. The fear of Allah in man’s heart makes him
alert, aware and strong every moment. Allah grants believers this
power because of their faith in Him and devotion to the Qur’an,
and believers’ zeal and desire to earn Allah’s approval gives them
this infinite power. Their constant remembrance of the fact that the
life of this world is short and death and judgement are imminent is
a constant source of motivation and activity for them. Their faith-

related zeal disallows any frustration or disheartenment and in-
spires in them fresh energy to engage in good deeds one after
another day and night.
Apart from physical strength believers gain awareness and
clear consciousness. They can readily perceive the intricate as-
pects of events, devise ingenious solutions not visualized by oth-
ers, identify occurrences in the most comprehensive way, and

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