Page 47 - Fear of Allah

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)
cept those who believe and do right actions, and how few
they are!" Dawud realized that We had put him to the test. He
begged forgiveness from his Lord and fell down prone, pros-
trating, and repented. So We forgave him for that and he has
nearness to Us and a good Homecoming. (Surah Sad: 21-25)
Although the Prophet Dawud's decision (as) was absolutely just
and there was no doubt about it, he turned to Allah with fear of dis-
pleasing Him and nevertheless sought His pardon. It is not possible
to imitate an inner fear such as this, which is pure and sincere. Such
fearful awareness is only for those who measure Allah as He should
be measured, who fear the loss of His approval because of their love
and awe of Him.
When we look at the conduct of the prophets and true believers,
we see that they are all servants who respectfully fear Allah and
who strenuously avoid His punishment. However, at the same time,
there is present behind this awe, a very intimate love and friendship.
Their continuous and consistent praise and exaltation of Allah is an
indication of their total love and attachment to Him.

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