Page 443 - Learning from the Qur'an

NOT TO PRAY TO ALLAH ONLY
FOR THE LIFE OF THIS WORLD
If anyone desires to cultivate the hereafter, We will increase him
in his cultivation. If anyone desires to cultivate this world, We
will give him some of it but he will have no share in the hereafter.
(Qur'an, 42:20)
As for those who desire the life of this world and its finery, We
will give them full payment in it for their actions. They will not be
deprived here of their due. But such people will have nothing in
the hereafter but the Fire. What they achieved here will come to
nothing. What they did will prove to be null and void. (Qur'an,
11:15-16)
When you have completed your rites, remember Allah as you used
to remember your forefathers—or even more. There are some
people who say, 'Our Lord, give us good in this world.' They will
have no share in the hereafter. And there are others who say, 'Our
Lord, give us good in this world, and good in the hereafter, and
safeguard us from the punishment of the Fire.' (Qur'an, 2:200-201)

TO SEEK HELP FROM ALLAH IN
STEADFASTNESS AND PRAYER
Seek help in steadfastness and prayer. But that is a very hard thing,
except for the humble. (Qur'an, 2:45)
You who believe! Seek help in steadfastness and prayer. Allah is
with the steadfast. (Qur'an, 2:153)

TO PRAY FOR AND GIVE
SALUTATION TO THE PROPHETS
Allah and His angels call down blessings on the Prophet. You who
believe! Call down blessings on him and ask for complete peace
and safety for him. (Qur'an, 33:56)

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