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them than the endless blessings promised to them in the life
to come. However, the blessings of Paradise that Allah has
promised in the Hereafter will (Allah willing) keep their
value and their beauty for eternity. About the perfect bless-
ings of Paradise, the following is revealed in the Qur’an:
The people who guard against evil will have Gardens of
Delight with their Lord. (Surat al-Qalam: 34)
Some people think that death is remote for them; they
make the mistake of laying more importance on pursuing the
simple material gains and worldly targets they set for them-
selves. But contrary to what they think, the reality of life in
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(Surat an-Nisa’: 77).
Instead of being subject to Musa (as), the people obeyed
someone like Samaritan who deceived them with material
things and false words. They listened to him, hoping to make
some small gain in their Earthly lives. Because of this, they fell
into a state of humiliation while still in this world. Allah
intends every story in the Qur’an to teach and advise those of
pure minds. This story has served as a reminder of such advice
for every individual from the time of Musa (as) to the present.
In this way We give you news of what has gone before
and We have given you a reminder direct from Us. (Surah
Ta Ha: 99)