Page 141 - The Nightmare of Disbelief

Stealing, a prevalent
way of making money
in disbelieving soci-
eties, is a form of im-
morality that Allah for-
bids in the Qur'an.
Allah commands:
"Do not devour one
another's property
by false means nor
offer it to the judges
as a bribe, trying
through crime to
knowingly usurp a
portion of other
people's property".
(Surat al-Baqara:
188)

of favors. Being aware that the real abode of man is the here-
after, they know that, provided they are real believers, they will
be rewarded with Paradise and many blessings.

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How Is Society Transformed When People
Adhere to Islamic Morals?

The existence of the values of religion imparts the love felt
for Allah. This love has an overwhelmingly positive and encour-
aging impact on all people. To earn the approval of Allah, be-
lievers comfort themselves in the most moral way, and love and
respect one another. In general, mercy, justice and compassion
pervade society. In compliance with Allah's command, people
race with one another in hastening to perform good deeds.
Conversely, going in fear of Allah, people strictly avoid in-

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