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FAITH: THE WAY TO HAPPINESS

and animals. Then, when the earth is at its loveliest and
takes on its fairest guise and its people think they have it
under their control, Our command comes upon it by night
or day and We reduce it to dried-out stubble, as though it
had not been flourishing just the day before! In this way
We make Our Signs clear for people who reflect. (Surah
Yunus: 24)
Every self will taste death. You will be paid your wages in
full on the Day of Rising. Anyone who is distanced from
the Fire and admitted to the Garden has triumphed. The
life of this world is just the enjoyment of delusion. (Surah
Al ‘Imran: 185)
As for those who do not believe in the Hereafter, We have
made their actions appear good to them and they wander
about blindly. Such people will receive an evil punishment
and will be the greatest losers in the Hereafter. (Surat an-
Naml: 4-5)
The ability of people to be happy and at peace depends upon
their being able to make correct decisions during their experiences
throughout their lives. For this a clear mind and the power of intelli-
gence are necessary. The intelligence which can direct people to
what is "correct" can be acquired only through faith in Allah and liv-
ing according to the guidance of the Qur'an. In contrast, the actions
described above, which become for people a matter of passion and
addiction, prevent them from perceiving the truth for what it is. As a
result, people such as these who throughout their lives do not sub-
mit to the guidance of the Qur'an are incapable of making corre c t
and logical decisions on anything which happens to them. This
causes them continually to make mistakes and to live in unhappi-
ness and trouble.

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