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The State Of The People Of Paradise In This World 29

Allah as you used to remember your forefathers –
or even more. Some people say: "Our Lord, give
us good in this world." They will have no share in
the hereafter. Others say: "Our Lord, give us good
in this world and good in the hereafter, and safe-
guard us from the punishment of the Fire." They
will have a good share from what they have
earned. Allah is swift at reckoning. (Surat al-
Baqara, 200-202)

In the Qur'an, those faithful servants of Allah who sin-
cerely believe in Him are said to be made heirs of this world.
Surely His promise is true and will come to pass. One verse
states:
Allah has promised those of you who believe and
do right actions that He will make them succes-
sors in the land, as He made those before them
successors; (that He) will firmly establish for them
their religion (Islam), which He is pleased to give
them; and, in place of their fear, security. "They
worship Me, not associating anything with Me." As
for those who do not believe after that, such peo-
ple are deviators. (Surat an-Nur, 55)