Page 320 - Learning from the Qur'an

Know that the life of this world is merely a game and a diversion
and ostentation and a cause of boasting among yourselves and
trying to outdo one another in wealth and children: like the plant-
growth after rain which delights the cultivators, but then it withers
and you see it turning yellow, and then it becomes broken stubble.
In the hereafter there is terrible punishment but also forgiveness
from Allah and His good pleasure. The life of this world is nothing
but the enjoyment of delusion. (Qur'an, 57:20)
'O self at rest and at peace, return to your Lord, well-pleasing and
well-pleased! Enter among My servants! Enter My Garden.'
(Qur'an, 89:27-30)
Their reward is with their Lord: Gardens of Eden with rivers
flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever and
ever. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him.
That is for those who fear their Lord. (Qur'an, 98:8)
Those who believe and migrate and strive in the Way of Allah
with their wealth and themselves have a higher rank with Allah.
They are the ones who are victorious. (Qur'an, 9:20)

IT IS AS WIDE AS THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH
Race each other to forgiveness from your Lord and a Garden as
wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the people who
guard against evil. (Qur'an, 3:133)
Race each other to forgiveness from your Lord and to a Garden,
whose breadth is like that of heaven and earth combined, made
ready for those who believe in Allah and His Messengers. That is
Allah's favour which He gives to those He wills. Allah's favour is
indeed immense. (Qur'an, 57:21)

THERE IS GREAT WEALTH AND SPLENDOUR
Seeing them, you see delight and a great kingdom. (Qur'an, 76:20)

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