Page 41 - Islam: The Religion of Ease

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

As for those who believe and do right actions—We im-
pose on no soul any more than it can bear—they are the
Companions of the Garden, remaining in it timelessly,
for ever. (Surat al-A'raf: 42)
Without a doubt, the events people will have to deal with
and be patient with will be different. Most people are tried with
many different contingencies. But, in the end, Allah tests people
in relation to their strength. For example, some people lead a
destitute life on this earth and hence their patience in a state of
impoverishment is tested. Some people live in wealth and abun-
dance and so it is their thankfulness to Allah, their morals and
whether they cling on to the world with greed or not that are
tested. But eventually, the rich and the poor live the life that is
best for them. No matter how needy the poor person becomes, it
is not a difficulty that he cannot handle. Likewise, no matter to
what degree the rich person lives in abundance, this would not
force him to be a spoiled and ungrateful person. In the end,
these people's faithfulness to Allah and their fears regarding the
Day of Judgment enable them to live by the morals of the Qur'an
and become people who abide by the commandments of reli-
gion. Such people submit to Allah in every event they en-
counter. They seek only His help and His approval. They never
show disappointment in the face of difficulties and never stray
from religion, even if their trial is extremely hard. For people
who resign themselves to Allah and trust in Him, Allah makes
things, even the hardest seeming things, easy for them as a sign
of His mercy and compassion. This point is clarified in Surat al-
Kahf, verse 88: "But as for him who believes and acts rightly,
he will receive the best of rewards and We will issue a com-
mand, making things easy for him." Allah draws attention to

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