Page 10 - The Importance of Following the Good Word

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Who could say anything better than one
who summons to Allah, and acts rightly,
and says, "I am of those who submit
themselves to Allah"?
(Surah Fussilat, 33)

B y "the good word," most perceive it to mean

being complimentative, expressing love or
speaking in an inspiring manner. However, the
type of "good word" Allah refers to in the Qur'an means
something quite other, and is more comprehensive, although
it also includes the above-mentioned meanings. Allah de-
scribes what the good word is with the verse;
Who could say anything better than one who sum-
mons to Allah, and acts rightly and says, "I am of those
who submit to Allah"? (Surah Fussilat, 33)
In other words, the "good word" is that which summons
people to Allah and the Qur'an. And, those who utter this
good word, that is, those who call to Allah, are the believers.
Conveying Allah's religion, guiding people by the light of
the Qur'an, enjoining the good and condemning the wrong,
reminding people of Allah's verses; each are manners of call-
ing to Allah, and the best and most beneficial words that can
ever be said to another. These words uttered by the believers,

8 THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING THE GOOD WORD