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EXAMPLES OF PERFECTED FAITH IN THE QUR'AN

mained conscious of the fact that one's lower self is prone to evil. This
is a form of morality peculiar to those having perfected faith who act
with the awareness that employing the methods of the devil, the
lower self stealthily approaches human beings and tempts those who
ignore the voice of their conscience.
The attitude of the Prophet Yusuf (as) towards his lower self is a
manifestation of his moral maturity. No doubt, the ultimate fate of a
person who shows such deep-seated submission to Allah and trusts
in Him will be infinite good. Indeed, in return for this meritorious
submission to Allah, he was placed in authority over the treasures of
Egypt. Granting him a good life in this world and giving the good
news of paradise in the hereafter, Allah stated that "He would not
allow to go to waste the recompense of those who do good":
And thus We established Yusuf in the land and he dwelt there
as he pleased. We grant Our grace to anyone We will and We do
not allow to go to waste the recompense of those who do good.
But the reward of the hereafter is the best for those who believe
and fear their Lord. (Surah Yusuf, 56-57)

The Prophet Sulayman (as)
In the Qur'an, Allah expresses the sincere faith of the Prophet
Sulayman (as) as follows:
To Dawud We gave Sulayman. What an excellent servant! He
truly turned to his Lord. (Surah Sad, 30)
One of the most important characteristics of the Prophet Sulayman
(as) related in the Qur'an is his great power and glorious possessions.
Beside these, Allah bestowed many special faculties upon him. In re-
turn for all these blessings, the Prophet Sulayman (as) always prayed
to Allah and turned to Him in gratefulness. One of his prayers is as
follows:
… My Lord, inspire me to be thankful for the blessing You have
bestowed on me and on my parents, and keep me acting rightly,