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FAITH: THE WAY TO HAPPINESS

What will save people in the afterlife are good deeds done to
earn Allah's approval. In a verse of the Qur'an, Allah warns us that
these are the only actions which will be rewarded:
But as for those who believe and do right actions, We will not
let the wage of good-doers go to waste. (Surat al-Kahf: 30)
Allah will make everything people do come to nothing, if they
do not act with the intention of gaining His approval; in other
w o rds, these people will toil away but their efforts will be of no
avail. (Surat al-Ghashiyya: 3) Those who throughout their lives aim
to gain Allah's approval and do not deviate from the guidance of the
Qur'an will be happy. Allah makes this promise in the Qur'an as fol-
lows:
Those who believe and do right actions, happiness will be
theirs and a wonderful Homecoming. (Surat ar-Ra‘d: 29)

Everything on the Face of the Earth is "Adornment"
Before explaining that everything on the face of the earth is an
adornment, let us make a comparison in order for the matter to be
more easily understood.
Imagine two houses. In one there is no furniture at all, doors
and windows have not been fitted, the walls have not been painted
and no necessary repair or maintenance whatsoever has been car-
ried out. In the other house there are fine armchairs and carpets and
other furnishings. The walls have been painted in the most beautiful
colors, repair and maintenance have been carried out fully, there is a
wonderful view from the balcony and the house has every kind of
comfort and luxury.
People who do not have more detailed information about the
two houses may find the second more attractive at first sight. The
decorations inside may momentarily fool people but if they are

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