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misbehave. The Qur’an expresses disapproval of
          conduct which is not consistently marked by
          moderation:
             “No misfortune befalls on the earth or in yourselves but
          is inscribed in the Book of Decrees, before We bring it into
          existence. Verily, that is easy for Allah. In order that you
          may not despair over matters that pass you by, nor exult
          over favours bestowed upon you. For Allah does not love
          any vainglorious boaster.” (Surat al-Hadid, 57:22-23)



             33 The Angels Are Witness

             People think that they are “all alone” if they are
          not           seen by others. However, this is not
          really true. First of all, Allah is always with us, and
          sees and hears everything we do. Moreover, there are
          also invisible witnesses beside us who never leave us.
          These are the angels assigned to be our guardians,
          who record everything we do. The Qur’an informs us
          about this mystery:
             “It was We Who created man, and We know what dark
          suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him
          than (his) jugular vein. Behold, two (guardian angels)
          appointed to learn (his doings and note them), one sitting
          on the right and one on the left. Not a word does he utter
          but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it) (Surah Qaf,
          50:16-18)

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