Page 73 - Faith: The Way to Happiness

PERPETUAL HAPPINESS BELONGS

TO BELIEVERS

They are Given the Good News Here on Earth
People in the community of the ignorant carry within them an
indescribable discomfort no matter how happy and cheerful they
may appear to those around them and always give a false impre s-
sion of happiness. No matter what they do, they cannot be rescued
from their unhappiness. Their ingratitude for the blessings Allah has
given, their rejection of the word of Allah and their living a life far
removed from the guidance of the Qur'an drive them into unhappi-
ness which begins in the life of this world and will be greatly inten-
sified on the Day of Judgment.
Whatever the circumstances in which they find themselves, be-
cause they are people who trust in Allah, who always turn to Him,
who think continually about what is pleasing to Him and never de-
viate from the guidance of the Qur'an, the boundless merc y, gen-
e rosity and love of Allah are always with believers. Allah has
promised that He will never leave them alone and without aid. For
these devoted servants who make a sincere effort for His cause with-
out giving way to doubt, and who joyfully devote their lives and
their goods to gaining His good pleasure, Allah brings the good
news that as the re w a rd for what they have done they will live for

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