Page 104 - Communication and Argument in the Qur'an

102 COMMUNICATION AND ARGUMENT IN THE QUR’AN

As a natural result of their strong bond with Allah,
believers remember and praise Him. Aware that Allah’s
power encompasses all things, they honor, fear, and
respect that power due to their wonder in the face of His
splendor and majesty. Believers are aware of their help-
lessness in comparison to Allah’s power, and so declare
the glory of the Lord at every opportunity.
Thinking always of Allah and remembering Him sepa-
rates the believers from the unbelievers. This is the result
of their strong bond with Him. One of the things they say
while thinking about Him is:
(People with intelligence are) those who remember
Allah, standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, and
reflect on the creation of the heavens and Earth: “O
our Lord, You have not created this for nothing. Glory
be to You! So safeguard us from the punishment of the
Fire.” (Surah Al ‘Imran: 191)
Clearly, the only people who can truly use their minds
are believers, for the way they think enables them to sense
Allah’s power and greatness. Thus, they praise His glory
and worship Him.
(Ibrahim said:) “O our Lord, do not make us a target for
the unbelievers and forgive us. O our Lord, You are the
Almighty, the All-Wise.” (Surat al-Mumtahana: 5)

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Their first and natural inclination was to exalt Allah’s glory.