Page 111 - Learning from the Qur'an

Those who are steadfast in seeking the face of their Lord, and
perform prayer and give from the provision We have given them,
secretly and openly, and stave off evil with good, it is they who will
have the Ultimate Abode. (Qur'an, 13:22)
Restrain yourself patiently with those who call on their Lord
morning and evening, desiring His face. Do not turn your eyes
from them, desiring the attractions of this world. And do not obey
someone whose heart We have made neglectful of Our
remembrance and who follows his own whims and desires and
whose life has transgressed all bounds. (Qur'an, 18:28)
Give relatives their due, and the poor and travellers. That is best
for those who seek the pleasure of Allah. They are the ones who
are successful. (Qur'an, 30:38)
Who is better: someone who founds his building on fear of Allah
and His good pleasure, or someone who founds his building on
the brink of a crumbling precipice so that it collapses with him
into the Fire of Hell? Allah does not love wrongdoers. (Qur'an,
9:109)
You are not responsible for their guidance, but Allah guides
whoever He wills. Whatever good you give away is to your own
benefit, when you give desiring only the Face of Allah. Whatever
good you give away will be repaid to you in full. You will not be
wronged. (Qur'an, 2:272)
You who believe! Do not profane the sacred rites of Allah or the
sacred months, or the sacrificial animals, or the ritual garlands, or
those heading for the Sacred House, desiring profit and good
pleasure from their Lord. When you have come out of pilgrim
dress, then you may hunt. Do not let hatred for a people who debar
you from the Masjid al-Haram incite you into going beyond the
limits. Help each other to goodness and heedfulness. Do not help
each other to wrongdoing and enmity. Have fear of Allah. Allah
is severe in retribution. (Qur'an, 5:2)

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