Page 114 - Learning from the Qur'an

THEY ARE AWARE
OF THEIR HELPLESSNESS BEFORE HIM
They said, 'Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If you do not
forgive us and have mercy on us, we will be among the lost.'
(Qur'an, 7:23)
Allah does not impose on any self any more than it can stand. For
it is what it has earned; against it, what it has merited. Our Lord,
do not take us to task if we forget or make a mistake! Our Lord, do
not place on us a load like the one You placed on those before us!
Our Lord, do not place on us a load we have not the strength to
bear! And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy on us. You
are our Master, so help us against the people of the unbelievers.
(Qur'an, 2:286)
Say: 'No one can protect me from Allah and I will never find any
refuge apart from Him. (Qur'an, 72:22)
Say: 'I possess no power to help or harm myself, except as Allah
wills. If I had had knowledge of the Unseen, I would have sought
to gain much good and no evil would have touched me. I am only
a warner and a bringer of good news to people who believe.'
(Qur'an, 7:188)

THEY ARE SINCERELY SUBSERVIENT
TO THE REVELATION OF ALLAH
Ibrahim was forbearing, compassionate, penitent. (Qur'an, 11:75)
As for those who believe and do right actions and humble
themselves before their Lord, they are the Companions of the
Garden. Remaining in it timelessly, for ever. (Qur'an, 11:23)
Who could have a better religion than someone who submits
himself completely to Allah and is a good-doer, and follows the
religion of Ibrahim, a man of pure natural belief? Allah took
Ibrahim as an intimate friend. (Qur'an, 4:125)
Turning towards Him. Have fear of Him and perform prayer. Do
not be among the idolaters. (Qur'an, 30:31)

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