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cism. The moment you would hear these remarks, which are
explained to you solely for your own benefit, you would
humbly accept them, feel thankful towards the person who
offered these admonitions, and most probably would want
him or her to continue providing you with such advice.
As is stated in the previous example, one who finds him-
self at the edge of the Hellfire regards every word as an op-
portunity to reform himself. Similarly, every word uttered in
this world, that calls to Allah, and to abide by the Qur'an, are
all opportunities not to be missed. While there is still time, in
this life, every admonition given, every call made to good,
and every warning about the coming of the Day of Judgment,
will be a means of attaining Paradise and security from the
fire of Hell. The following verses make clear that all may at
any time come face to face with the fire of Hell, though only
the faithful will be saved from it:
… Then We will assemble them around Hell on their
knees. (Surah Maryam, 68)
Then We will rescue those who guarded against evil
and We will leave the wrongdoers in it on their knees.
(Surah Maryam, 72)
Of the ways that lead to avoiding the punishment of Hell,
an eternal punishment, are these admonitions and recom-
mendations made in the light of the verses of the Qur'an. For
this reason, answering a call to faith in Allah, to abiding by
the Qur'an, and to adopting moral excellence, will be to the
benefit of all. In order to attain true sincerity and submission,
it is not necessary to be at the edge of the fire of Hell. Prior to
that, one should set out to comply with every good word he
hears.

10 THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING THE GOOD WORD