Page 27 - Fear of Allah

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)
it will be. Nothing can ever tire Him. For an intelligent person to
adopt an attitude of indifference toward Allah for even a moment
would be out of the question, let alone taking up a rebellious stance
against Him Whose superiority is infinite.
A person who recognizes Allah as described in the Qur'an and
who appreciates His strength will be overwhelmed with awe at His
vastness and adopt the attitude of humility and caution that is due
to Him. A believer who knows Allah's greatness, majesty and
strength is also aware of His other attributes such as "The Avenger"
"The Compeller" "The Punisher" and "The Degrader." He will also
know that any attitude or speech which is contrary to His com-
mands will not be without response from Him. The believer will act
in the knowledge that Allah is at all times aware of everything, that
He is all surrounding and all encompassing, and that He is closer to
him than his jugular vein.
As a result of the believer's sincerity, Allah will reward him by
His infinite Mercy with affirmation in this world, and in the
Hereafter with Paradise:
For those who fear the Station of their Lord there are two
Gardens. (Surat ar-Rahman: 46)
Most certainly, to appreciate Allah as is due, it is necessary to
possess a very good understanding of His Qur'anic signs (verses) as
well as being able to recognize His signs in the physical world. From
the tiniest atom or cell to the greatest stars or galaxies, possessing
detailed knowledge in relation to Allah's creation increases a per-
son's fear of Him. By being aware of these things one gains an even
greater appreciation of Allah's infinite wisdom, power and knowl-
edge as manifested in the intricacies of the countless things He has
brought into existence, and one is also better able to grasp the utter
uniqueness of His power to create. This in turn would serve as a

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