Page 159 - Learning from the Qur'an

THEY DO NOT ACT UPON
THEIR WHIMS AND DESIRES
I do not say my self was free from blame. The self indeed
commands to evil acts—except for those my Lord has mercy on.
My Lord, He is Forgiving, Merciful.' (Qur'an, 12:53)
Have you seen him who has taken his whims and desires to be
his god? Will you then be his guardian? (Qur'an, 25:43)

THEY BEHAVE WITH MODERATION
Do not avert your face from people out of haughtiness and do not
strut about arrogantly on the earth. Allah does not love anyone
who is vain or boastful. Be moderate in your tread and lower your
voice. The most hateful of voices is the donkey's bray.' (Qur'an,
31:18-19)
Wealth and sons are the embellishment of the life of this world. But,
in your Lord's sight, right actions which are lasting bring a better
reward and are a better basis for hope. (Qur'an, 18:46)

THEY ARE STEADFAST
Allah does not let the wage of good-doers go to waste. (Qur'an,
11:115)
You who believe, be steadfast; be supreme in steadfastness; be
firm on the battlefield; and have fear of Allah; so that hopefully you
will be successful. (Qur'an, 3:200)
Such people will be repaid for their steadfastness with the Highest
Paradise, where they will meet with welcome and with 'Peace'.
(Qur'an, 25:75)
Now Allah has made it lighter on you, knowing there is weakness
in you. If there are a hundred of you who are steadfast, they will
overcome two hundred; and if there are a thousand of you, they
will overcome two thousand with Allah's permission. Allah is
with the steadfast. (Qur'an, 8:66)
Be steadfast for your Lord. (Qur'an, 74:7)

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