Page 48 - Learning from the Qur'an

Allah, there is no god but Him, the Living, the Self-Sustaining.
He is not subject to drowsiness or sleep. Everything in the heavens
and the earth belongs to Him. Who can intercede with Him except
by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is
behind them but they cannot grasp any of His knowledge save
what He wills. His Footstool encompasses the heavens and the
earth and their preservation does not tire Him. He is the Most
High, the Magnificent. (Qur'an, 2:255)

HE HAS CREATED THE LIFE
OF THIS WORLD AS A TEST
We created man from a mingled drop to test him, and We made
him hearing and seeing. We guided him on the Way, whether he
is thankful or unthankful. (Qur'an, 76:2-3)
We made everything on the earth adornment for it so that We
could test them to see whose actions are the best. (Qur'an, 18:7)
Do people imagine that they will be left to say, 'We believe,' and
will not be tested? We tested those before them so that Allah would
know the truthful and would know the liars. (Qur'an, 29:2-3)
We will test you until We know the true fighters among you and
those who are steadfast and test what is reported of you. (Qur'an,
47:31)

HE CREATES BOTH EVIL AND GOOD
If Allah afflicts you with harm, no one can remove it except Him.
If He desires good for you, no one can avert His favour. He bestows
it on whichever of His servants He wills. He is Ever-Forgiving,
Most Merciful. (Qur'an, 10:107)
No misfortune occurs except by Allah's permission.Whoever
believes in Allah–He will guide his heart. Allah has knowledge
of all things. (Qur'an, 64:11)
Every self will taste death. We test you with both good and evil as
a trial. And you will be returned to Us. (Qur'an, 21:35)

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