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THE EASE OF LIVING BY

THE MORALS OF THE

QUR'AN

Allah desires to lighten your burdens, for man was cre-
ated weak. (Surat an-Nisa': 28)
Altruism, trustworthiness, compassion, modesty, honesty,
behaving amicably, feeding the poor, keeping one's promises,
returning a borrowed item on time, being dignified, mature,
emotional, soft-hearted, forgiving, grateful, patient, brave, re-
spectful, composed, not defrauding or cheating anyone, not be-
littling anyone, and similar virtuous qualities are some of the
requirements of the Qur'an's morals which Allah commands.
In reality, everyone knows as a matter of conscience, which
good morals Allah will approve of. However, satan portrays liv-
ing by these morals as very hard and impossible to many peo-
ple. In fact, practicing good morals all throughout one's life
without ever compromising, is acknowledged as a form of supe-
riority unique to Prophets and their companions. The good
moral qualities ignorant people possess are like a bond tied with
a fine string, —it breaks at the slightest blow. For example, a per-
son known as a very composed gentleman can become very

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