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Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

All People Are Tested

He created the heavens and Earth in six days when His
Throne was on the water, in order to test which of you
has the best actions. (Surah Hud: 7)
As the above verse reveals, one of the reasons for creat-
ing Earth was so that Allah could test humanity. In reality,

each person undergoes a life-long trial that will end only with
his or her death. After that, he or she will either be rewarded
or punished.
The troubles, sorrows, and hardship experienced in this
world are a means of testing. Those who are patient and trust
in Allah while enduring hardship will have behaved in ac-
cord with Allah's will. People are also tried with wealth, chil-
dren, beauty, health, and other gifts of Allah. Regardless of
what gifts they receive, however, they must act in line with

Allah's approval instead of their own selfish desires.
As it is stated in one verse, a verbal affirmation of faith
and belief is not enough, for:
Do people imagine that they will be left to say: "We be-
lieve," and will not be tested? (Surat Al-Ankabut: 2)
Those who are patient are given good tidings in the

Qur'an:
We will test you with a certain amount of fear and
hunger, and loss of wealth, life, and fruits. But give good
news to the steadfast. (Surat Al-Baqara: 155)
The Gospel reveals that being tested is a positive influ-
ence that strengthens one's faith:

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