Page 295 - Learning from the Qur'an

THE SELF

THE SELF IS FULL OF EVIL
You see many of them taking those who do not believe as their
friends. What their lower selves have advanced for them is evil
indeed, bringing Allah's anger down upon them. They will suffer
punishment timelessly, for ever. (Qur'an, 5:80)
Yet you see those with sickness in their hearts rushing to them,
saying, 'We fear the wheel of fate may turn against us.' But it may
well be that Allah will bring about victory or some other
contingency from Him. Then they will deeply regret their secret
thoughts. (Qur'an, 5:52)
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)

IT IS PREDISPOSED TO ENVY AND SELFISH PASSIONS
If a woman fears cruelty or aversion on her husband's part, there
is nothing wrong in the couple becoming reconciled. Reconciliation
is better. But people are prone to selfish greed. If you do good and
guard against evil, Allah is aware of what you do. (Qur'an, 4:128)

MAN IS ACTUALLY CLEAR PROOF AGAINST HIMSELF
In fact, man will be clear proof against himself in spite of any
excuses he might offer. (Qur'an, 75:14-15)

THE UNBELIEVERS ARE ARROGANT
ABOUT THEMSELVES
Those who do not expect to meet Us say, 'Why have angels not
been sent down to us? Why do we not see our Lord?' They have
become arrogant about themselves and are excessively insolent.
(Qur'an, 25:21)

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