Page 63 - The Moral Values of the Qur'an
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The actual problem of Karun (Qarun), who became
          depraved on account of his possessions, was indeed
          that of being ungrateful to Allah.

             If a believer demonstrates that he will not become
          arrogant and impertinent with the blessings or riches
          he is given, Allah shall give him more. “...If you are
          grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; but if
          you show ingratitude, truly, My punishment is
          terrible indeed.” (Surah Ibrahim, 14:7)
             Gratitude should not be shown merely
          withwords, it should be shown rather by utilizing
          each favour in a way approved of by Allah. Believers
          are responsible for using everything that they have
          been given, in the way of Allah. First of all, all the
          believers should start using whatever they possess,
          and foremost the body Allah has endowed them
          with, to strive for His cause. The Qur’an also informs
          us that we may show our gratitude to Allah by
          proclaiming all of His blessings, that is, by
          communicating His "message" to all:
             "Verily your Guardian-Lord will give you (that
          wherewith) you shall be well-pleased. Did He not find you an
          orphan and give you shelter? Did He not find you wandering,
          and give you guidance? Did He not find you in need, and
          make you rich? Therefore, treat not the orphan with
          harshness, nor repulse the petitioner (unheard); and

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