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being wronged, We shall give them good lodging ing. (20:131)
in this world, and the reward of the hereafter is He (Musa) said, ‘Go! In this world you will have
greater still if they only knew. (16:41) to say, "Untouchable!" And you have an appoint-
That is because they prefer the life of this world ment which you will not fail to keep. Look at
to the hereafter and because Allah does not your god to which you devoted so much time.
guide disbelieving people. (16:107) We will burn it up and then scatter it as dust into
We gave him good in this world and in the here- the sea.’ (20:97)
after he will be one of the righteous. (16:122) Among the people there is one who worships
As for anyone who desires this fleeting existence, Allah right on the edge. If good befalls him, he is
We hasten in it whatever We will to whoever We content with it, but if a trial befalls him, he re-
want. Then We will consign him to Hell where verts to his former ways, losing both this world
he will roast, reviled and driven out. (17:18) and the hereafter. That is indeed sheer loss.
Those who are blind in this world will be blind in (22:11)
the hereafter and even further off the Path. Anyone who thinks that Allah will not help him
(17:72) in this world and the hereafter should stretch a
Restrain yourself patiently with those who call on rope up to the ceiling and then cut (it) off. Let him
their Lord morning and evening, desiring His see whether his stratagem gets rid of what en-
face. Do not turn your eyes from them, desiring rages him! (22:15)
the attractions of this world. And do not obey The ruling circle of his people–those who disbe-
someone whose heart We have made neglectful lieved and denied the encounter of the hereafter
of Our remembrance and who follows his own and whom We had given opulence in this
whims and desires and whose life has trans- world–said, ‘This is nothing but a human being
gressed all bounds. (18:28) like yourselves who eats what you eat and drinks
Make a metaphor for them of the life of this what you drink.’ (23:33)
world. It is like water which We send down from (They said,) ‘What is there but our life in this
the sky and the plants of the earth combine with world? We die and we live and we will not be
it but then become dry chaff scattered by the raised again.’ (23:37)
winds. Allah has absolute power over every- Were it not for Allah’s favour to you and His
thing. (18:45) mercy, both in this world and the hereafter, a ter-
Wealth and sons are the embellishment of the life rible punishment would have afflicted you for
of this world. But, in your Lord’s sight, right ac- your plunging headlong into it. (24:14)
tions which are lasting bring a better reward and People who love to see filth being spread about
are a better basis for hope. (18:46) concerning those who believe will have a painful
Say: ‘Shall I inform you of the greatest losers in punishment both in this world and the hereafter.
their actions? People whose efforts in the life of Allah knows and you do not know. (24:19)
this world are misguided while they suppose that Those who accuse chaste believing women, un-
they are doing good.’ (18:103-104) aware (of the evil), are cursed both in this world
They (magicians) said (to Pharaoh), ‘We will and the hereafter, and they will have a terrible
never prefer you to the Clear Signs which have punishment. (24:23)
come to us nor to Him Who brought us into Those who cannot find the means to marry
being. Decide on any judgment you like. Your ju- should be abstinent until Allah enriches them
risdiction only covers the life of this world.’ from His bounty. If any slaves you own want to
(20:72) make a contract to free themselves, write it for
Do not direct your eyes longingly to what We them if you know of good in them and give them
have given certain of them to enjoy, the flower of some of the wealth Allah has given you. Do not
the life of this world, so that We can test them by force your slavegirls to prostitute themselves if
it. Your Lord’s provision is better and longer last- they desire to be virtuous women out of your de-
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