Page 418 - Learning from the Qur'an

Or did you suppose that you would be left without Allah knowing
those of you who have strived and who have not taken anyone as
their intimate friends besides Allah and His Messenger and the
believers? Allah is aware of what you do. (Qur'an, 9:16)
TO PREFER THE BELIEVERS
TO ONE'S OWN SELF
Those who were already settled in the abode (Madina), and in
faith, before they came, love those who have migrated to them
and do not find in their hearts any need for what they have been
given and prefer them to themselves even if they themselves are
needy.It is the people who are safe-guarded from the avarice of
their own selves who are successful. (Qur'an, 59:9)

TO BRING THE GOOD NEWS
OF THE GARDEN TO THE BELIEVERS
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. Their Lord gives them the
good news of His mercy and good pleasure and Gardens where
they will enjoy everlasting delight. (Qur'an, 9:20-21)
Allah has bought from the believers their selves and their wealth
in return for the Garden. They fight in the Way of Allah and they
kill and are killed. It is a promise binding on Him in the Torah,
the Gospel and the Qur'an and who is truer to his contract than
Allah? Rejoice then in the bargain you have made. That is the great
victory. (Qur'an, 9:111)
TO PERFORM PRAYER
And to perform prayer and have fear of Him. It is He to Whom you
will be gathered.' (Qur'an, 6:72)

TO PRAY IN EARNEST HUMILITY
Those who are humble in their prayer. (Qur'an, 23:2)

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