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In the Name of Allah,
The All-Merciful and Most Merciful

us from the punishment of the searing wind.
Beforehand we certainly used to call on Him, because He
is the All-Good, the Most Merciful.” (Surat al-Infitar, 26-

28)
Allah’s gifts are many, and He gives them without expect-
ing a return (Surah Sad, 9). Through His gentle kindness, He
gives His sincere servants blessings and goodness in this world
as a source of delightful rewards and a sign of His grace and

generosity:
Say: “All favor is in Allah’s Hand, and He gives it to who-
ever He wills. Allah is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing. He
picks out for His mercy whoever He wills. Allah’s favor is
indeed immense.” (Surah Al ‘Imran, 73-74)

Riches, splendor, and goodness are basic characteristics of
Paradise. For this reason, Allah creates similar blessings in this
world to remind His beloved servants of Paradise and increase
their desire and ardor to attain it. Just as unbelievers begin to
suffer their eternal torment here, sincere believers are shown
here the eternal beauty that has been promised to them. The
Qur’an tells us that those who repent and desire something

from Allah will be allowed to enjoy both worlds and His gen-
erosity:
Ask your Lord for forgiveness and then repent to Him. He
will let you enjoy a good life until a specified time and will
give His favor to all who merit it. But if you turn your
backs, I fear for you the punishment of a Mighty Day.
(Surah Hud, 3)

Believers are aware of Almighty Allah’s eternal power,
and therefore they obey His commands and prohibitions, live

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