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out of His favour, in the Abode of Permanence they have no power at all over any of Allah’s
where no weariness or fatigue affects us.’ (35:34- favour and that all favour is in the Hand of Allah.
35) He gives it to anyone He wills. Allah’s favour is
Allah is He Who appointed the night for you so indeed immense. (57:29)
that you might rest in it, and the day for seeing. It (booty) is for the poor of the emigrants who
Allah pours out His favour on mankind but most were driven from their homes and wealth desir-
people do not show thanks. (40:61) ing the favour and the pleasure of Allah and sup-
You will see the wrongdoers afraid of what they porting Allah and His Messenger. Such people
have earned, when it is about to land right on top are the truly sincere. (59:8)
of them, whereas those who believe and do right That is Allah’s favour which He gives to whoever
actions will be in the lush Meadows of the He wills. Allah’s favour is indeed immense.
Gardens. They will have whatever they wish for (62:4)
with their Lord. That is the great favour. (42:22)
He responds to those who believe and do right FEAR
actions and gives them increase from His favour. Or (their likeness is) that of a storm-cloud in the
But the disbelievers will have a harsh punish- sky, full of darkness, thunder and lightning. They
ment. (42:26) put their fingers in their ears against the thunder-
A favour from your Lord. That is the Great claps, fearful of death. Allah encompasses the
Victory. (44:57) disbelievers. (2:19)
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those He (Musa) said, ‘You throw.’ And when they
who are with him are fierce to the disbelievers, threw, they cast a spell on the people's eyes and
merciful to one another. You see them bowing caused them to feel great fear of them. They pro-
and prostrating, seeking Allah’s good favour and duced an extremely powerful magic. (7:116)
His pleasure. Their mark is on their faces, the The Book will be set in place and you will see the
traces of prostration. That is their likeness in the evildoers fearful of what is in it. They will say,
Torah. And their likeness in the Gospel is that of a ‘Alas for us! What is this Book which does not
seed which puts up a shoot and makes it strong pass over any action, small or great, without
so that it thickens and grows up straight upon its recording it?’ They will find there everything they
stalk, filling the sowers with delight–so that by did and your Lord will not wrong anyone at all.
them He may infuriate the disbelievers. Allah has (18:49)
promised those of them who believe and do right (A voice called out to Musa,) ‘Put your hand in-
actions forgiveness and an immense reward. side your shirt front. It will emerge pure white yet
(48:29) quite unharmed. And hug your arms to your
It is a great favour from Allah and a blessing. sides to still your fear. These are two proofs from
Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (49:8) your Lord for Pharaoh and his ruling circle. They
They think they have done you a favour by be- are a deviant people.’ (28:32)
coming Muslims! Say: ‘Do not consider your You are a greater cause of terror in their breasts
Islam a favour to me. No indeed! It is Allah Who than Allah! That is because they (the hypocrites)
has favoured you by guiding you to faith if you are people who do not understand. (59:13)
are telling the truth.’ (49:17)
Race each other to forgiveness from your Lord FEAR OF ALLAH
and to a Garden, whose breadth is like that of Tribe of Israel! Remember the blessing I con-
heaven and earth combined, made ready for ferred on you. Honour My contract and I will ho-
those who believe in Allah and His Messengers. nour your contract. Have dread of Me alone.
That is Allah’s favour which He gives to those He (2:40)
wills. Allah’s favour is indeed immense. (57:21) Believe in what I have sent down, confirming
So that the People of the Book may know that what is with you. Do not be the first to reject it
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