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The Prophet Abraham (pbuh)

And the scripture was fulfilled that says: "Abraham
believed God, and it was credited to him as right-
eousness," and he was called God's friend. (James
2:23)
The only aim of those who are friends of
Allah and who love and fear (and respect) Him

is to gain His good pleasure, mercy, and
Paradise. Allah is always in their hearts and
minds. Whenever they see things that give
them pleasure, they say: How beautifully has
Allah created them. He is worthy of praise. They
call on Allah by His most beautiful names.
Such people know that all blessings come

from Allah and constantly thank Him for
whatever He sends to them. Whenever
they encounter trouble or difficulty, they
know that Allah is testing them and that
whatever good it contains one day will be
revealed. They demonstrate a pleasing pa-
tience, show submission, and engage in de-
vout works in the hope of

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