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ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF EASE

mitted nor how far from religion he has lived in the past, he
doesn't have to think about this as long as he repents sincerely
and becomes a pious subject of Allah. His sins are merely mem-
ories, which provide an opportunity to learn a lesson so that he
should neither repeat the same mistakes, nor commit similar
ones in the future. Allah declares that He will not hold account-
able for their past those pious Muslims, who have found the
right way after they were warned:
Allah has pardoned all that took place in the past; but if
anyone relapses into wrong doing Allah will take re-
venge on him. Allah is Almighty, Exactor of Revenge.
(Surat al-Ma'ida: 95)
Say to those who do not believe that if they mend their
ways, their past will be forgiven, but if they persist in
sin, let them reflect upon the fate of previous peoples in
the past. (Surat al-Anfal: 38)
Without a doubt, this is a great concession made by Allah in
His religion.

Allah answers all prayers and is very close to
everyone

In circles far from religious morality, prayer to Allah has
been complicated by superstitions and false beliefs. People have
determined set times when they can pray to Allah, even though
they can do so at any time they wish, or they have put interme-
diaries between themselves and Allah. Allah warns people
against these false notions:
To Allah alone is true worship due. As for those who take
protectors besides Him, saying, "We only worship them
so that they may bring us nearer to Allah"—Allah will

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