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Those who listen well to what is said and
follow the best of it, they are the ones
whom Allah has guided, they are the peo-
ple of intelligence. (Surat az-Zumar, 18)
Only Those Who Believe in Allah and
the Hereafter Comply with the Good Word

T he life in this world is a time during which
Allah distinguishes those who engage in good
deeds, and those who do evil. During this pe-
riod, some may commit mistakes. The responsibility upon
the faithful is to purify themselves of these shortcomings and
weaknesses, in order to earn Allah's good pleasure and to at-
tain a level of morality rewarded with Paradise.
Those who are sincere and conscientious eagerly respond
to every admonition, for it is their wish to purify themselves
of all forms of evil and other defects. Adhering to the good
word is not merely a matter of personal preference for the be-

22 THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING THE GOOD WORD