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hearts find satisfaction.” (Surat ar-R’ad, 13:28).
Nothing else can give peace and satisfaction.
That is why only true believers have completely
satisfied souls, because they keep themselves away
from evil, guard against the depravity of their souls
and dedicate themselves to Allah.

“To the righteous soul the Almighty will say: 'O soul, in
(complete) rest and satisfaction! Come back to your Lord,
well pleased (yourself), and well-pleasing unto Him! Enter
you, then, among My devotees! Enter you my Heaven!' "
(Surat al-Fajr, 89:27-30)

11 Being Chosen by Allah
If we cannot determine our physical appearance,
neither can we determine our destiny. It is only Allah
Who determines the birth of a man, his community,
his family and the experience he will have
throughout his life. It is again Allah Who inspires in
us wisdom and good sense.

Even our faith in Allah does not depend on our
own characteristics. Again it is Allah, the One and
Only, Who grants us faith. He is the One Who guides,
teaches and trains. As Musa (Moses) said in reply to a
question put by Pharaoh: “Our Lord is He that gave

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