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help Him – Allah is All-Strong, Almighty), those who, if We establish
them firmly on the earth, will perform prayer and pay the welfare tax,
and command what is right and forbid what is wrong. The end result
of all affairs is with Allah. (Surat al-Hajj, 40-41)
There has already been for you a Sign in the two armies that met (in
combat): One was fighting in the cause of Allah, the other resisting
Allah; these saw with their own eyes Twice their number. But Allah re-
inforces with His help whoever He wills. In this is a warning for such
as have eyes to see. (Surah Al 'Imran, 13)
Allah helped you at Badr when you were weak so have fear of Allah,
so that hopefully you will be thankful. And when you said to the be-
lievers, 'Is it not enough for you that your Lord reinforced you with
three thousand angels, sent down?' Yes indeed! But if you are steadfast
and have fear and they come upon you suddenly, your Lord will rein-
force you with five thousand angels, clearly identified. Allah only did
this for it to be good news for you and so that your hearts might be set
at rest by it (help comes from no one but Allah, the Almighty, the All-
Wise). (Surah Al 'Imran, 123-126)
Before you We sent other Messengers to their people, and they too
brought them the Clear Signs. We took revenge on those who did evil;
and it is Our duty to help the believers. (Surat ar-Rum, 47)

BLESSINGS BESTOWED ON BELIEVERS IN PARADISE

Allah Will Admit Believers Into Paradise
In Return for Their Actions
Gardens of Eden which they will enter, and all of their parents,
wives and children who were righteous. Angels will enter in to wel-
come them from every gate: 'Peace be upon you because of your stead-
fastness! How wonderful is the Ultimate Abode!' (Surat ar-Ra'd, 23-24)
Such people will be repaid for their steadfastness with the Highest
Paradise, where they will meet with welcome and with 'Peace'. They
will remain in it timelessly, for ever. What an excellent lodging and
abode! (Surat al-Furqan, 75-76)
Those the angels take in a virtuous state. They say, 'Peace be upon
you! Enter the Garden for what you did.' (Surat an-Nahl, 32)
As for him who is given his Book in his right hand, he will say, 'Here,