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stretched it out and cast firmly embedded moun- the pleasure of Allah. Allah’s favour is indeed im-
tains onto it and caused luxuriant plants of every mense. (3:174)
kind to grow in it. (50:7) There is no good in much of their secret talk, ex-
Know that the life of this world is merely a game cept in the case of those who enjoin charity, or
and a diversion and ostentation and a cause of what is right, or putting things right between peo-
boasting among yourselves and trying to outdo ple. If anyone does that, seeking the pleasure of
one another in wealth and children: like the Allah, We will give him an immense reward.
plant-growth after rain which delights the culti- (4:114)
vators, but then it withers and you see it turning You who believe! Do not profane the sacred rites
yellow, and then it becomes broken stubble. In of Allah or the sacred months, or the sacrificial
the hereafter there is terrible punishment but also animals, or the ritual garlands, or those heading
forgiveness from Allah and His good pleasure. for the Sacred House, desiring profit and good
The life of this world is nothing but the enjoy- pleasure from their Lord. When your pilgrimage
ment of delusion. (57:20) is over, then you may hunt. Do not let hatred for
We sent down cascading water from the clouds a people who debar you from the Sacred Mosque
so that by it We might bring forth grains and (Masjid al-Haram) incite you into going beyond
plants. (78:14-15) the limits. Help each other to goodness and
heedfulness. Do not help each other to wrongdo-
PLEASURE OF ALLAH ing and enmity. Have fear of Allah. Allah is se-
And among the people there are some who give vere in retribution. (5:2)
up everything, desiring the good pleasure of By it, Allah guides those who follow what
Allah. Allah is Ever-Gentle with His servants. pleases Him to the ways of Peace. He will bring
(2:207) them from the darkness to the light by His per-
The metaphor of those who spend their wealth, mission, and guide them to a straight path. (5:16)
desiring the pleasure of Allah and firmness for Allah has promised the men and women of the
themselves, is that of a garden on a hillside. believers Gardens with rivers flowing under
When heavy rain falls on it, it doubles its pro- them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever, and
duce; and if heavy rain does not fall, there is fine dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. And
dew. Allah sees what you do. (2:265) Allah’s good pleasure is even greater. That is the
You are not responsible for their guidance, but great victory. (9:72)
Allah guides whoever He wills. Whatever good The forerunners–the first of the Migrants
you give away is to your own benefit, when you (Muhajirun) and the Supporters (Ansar)–and
give desiring only the Face of Allah. Whatever those who have followed them in doing good:
good you give away will be repaid to you in full. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased
You will not be wronged. (2:272) with Him. He has prepared Gardens for them
Say, ‘Shall I tell you of something better than with rivers flowing under them, remaining in
that?’ Those who guard against evil will have them timelessly, for ever and ever. That is the
Gardens with their Lord, with rivers flowing great victory. (9:100)
under them, remaining in them timelessly, for Who is better: someone who founds his building
ever, and purified wives, and the Pleasure of on fear of Allah and His good pleasure, or some-
Allah. Allah sees His servants. (3:15) one who founds his building on the brink of a
Is someone who pursues the pleasure of Allah crumbling precipice so that it collapses with him
the same as someone who incurs displeasure into the Fire of Hell? Allah does not love wrong-
from Allah and whose refuge is Hell? What an doers. (9:109)
evil destination! (3:162) (People of intelligence are) those who are stead-
So they returned with blessings and bounty from fast in seeking the face of their Lord, and perform
Allah and no evil touched them. They pursued prayer and give from the provision We have
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