Page 30 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

SIGNS OF THE END TIMES IN SURAT AL-KAHF

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M ost people either do not know that their present life in
this world is a trial to determine their true value in
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ignore it. This is why they are so dedicated to the worldly life and do
not want to think about death and an eternal life in the Hereafter. But
Allah reveals that people are tried while on Earth: "We will test you
with a certain amount of fear and hunger, and loss of wealth and life
and fruits. But give good news to the steadfast" (Surat al-Baqara, 155).
He also reveals the purpose of life on Earth and death, as follows:
He Who created death and life to test which of you is best in ac-
tion. He is the Almighty, the Ever-Forgiving. (Surat al-Mulk, 2)
Just saying "I believe" is never enough to win Allah's good pleasure
and grace, and Paradise; people have to prove the soundness of their
faith and dedication to His revelation throughout their lives and in
every situation. One must always turn to Allah and adhere strictly to
His commands, whether in hardship, illness, suffering, and hunger or
in wealth, power, and influence, for:
Do people imagine that they will be left to say: "We believe,"
and will not be tested? We tested those before them, and Allah
will surely make evident those who are truthful and and He
will surely make evident the liars. (Surat al-`Ankabut, 2-3)
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