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FEAR OF ALLAH
The greatest spiritual pleasure experienced by believers when
they enter the Garden is the reality that from that moment on Allah
is pleased with them, that He loves them, that He will never punish
them, and that they will be His friends for eternity. To have gained
Allah's approval will be the source of a joy and happiness infinitely
superior to any earthly comparison. Allah's pleasure is what brings
the ultimate sweetness to the blessings of the Garden. Although the
rewards of the Garden are wonderful in themselves, what is more
delightful still is the joy of being affirmed by The Lord of all the
Worlds as being worthy of receiving His kindness. The Qur'an
states:
O self at rest and at peace, return to your Lord, well-pleasing
and well-pleased! Enter among My servants! Enter My
Garden. (Surat al-Fajr: 27-30)
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