Page 416 - Learning from the Qur'an

TO BE TOGETHER WITH THE BELIEVERS
Restrain yourself patiently with those who call on their Lord
morning and evening, desiring His face. Do not turn your eyes
from them, desiring the attractions of this world. And do not obey
someone whose heart We have made neglectful of Our
remembrance and who follows his own whims and desires and
whose life has transgressed all bounds. (Qur'an, 18:28)
You who believe! Have fear of Allah and be with the truly sincere.
(Qur'an, 9:119)

NOT TO SEE ONE'S SELF
AS ASCENDANT OVER THE OTHERS
Do not strut arrogantly about the earth. You will certainly never
split the earth apart nor will you ever rival the mountains in height.
(Qur'an, 17:37)

NOT TO BE ENVIOUS OF OTHERS
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)

NOT TO RIDICULE ANYONE
You who believe! People should not ridicule others who may be
better than themselves; nor should any women ridicule other
women who may be better than themselves.And do not find fault
with one another or insult each other with derogatory nicknames.
How evil it is to have a name for evil conduct after coming to faith!
Those people who do not turn from it are wrongdoers. (Qur'an,
49:11)

NOT TO BACKBITE AND SLANDER
Woe to every faultfinding backbiter. (Qur'an, 104:1)

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