Page 274 - Learning from the Qur'an

THE LIFE OF THIS WORLD

THIS WORLD IS NOT CREATED FOR NOTHING
We did not create heaven and earth and everything in between
them as a game. If We had desired to have some amusement, We
would have derived it from Our Presence, but We did not do that.
(Qur'an, 21:16-17)

THIS WORLD IS A PLACE OF TEST
Every self will taste death. We test you with both good and evil as
a trial. And you will be returned to Us. (Qur'an, 21:35)
Do people imagine that they will be left to say, 'We believe,' and
will not be tested? We tested those before them so that Allah would
know the truthful and would know the liars. (Qur'an, 29:2-3)
You will be tested in your wealth and in yourselves and you will
hear many abusive words from those given the Book before you
and from those who are idolaters. But if you are steadfast and
guard against evil, that is the most resolute course to take. (Qur'an,
3:186)
We will test you until We know the true fighters among you and
those who are steadfast and test what is reported of you. (Qur'an,
47:31)
We will test you with a certain amount of fear and hunger and
loss of wealth and life and fruits. But give good news to the
steadfast: (Qur'an, 2:155)
Or did you suppose that you would enter the Garden without
facing the same as those who came before you? Poverty and illness
afflicted them and they were shaken to the point that the
Messenger and those who believed with him said, 'When is Allah's
help coming?' Be assured that Allah's help is very near. (Qur'an,
2:214)

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