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Nevertheless, such people are far from comprehending
these facts, and are tempted by the deceptive lure of these fa-
vors. Attachment to this life and craving for possessions cause
them to stop short at nothing in the attainment of their world-
ly goals. Meanwhile, they feel deep frustration or hopelessness
when they encounter trouble and difficulties. In the Qur'an, ref-
erence is also made to such a state of mind:
If We let man taste mercy from Us, and then take it away
from him, he is despairing, ungrateful; but if We let him
taste blessings after hardship has afflicted him, he says,
"My troubles have gone away," and he is overjoyed, boast-
ful. (Surah Hud: 9-10)
Believers who interpret all incidents in terms of the guid-
ance of the Qur'an turn to Allah under all circumstances, keep
Those unaware of the facts Allah communicated
to man through the Qur'an go astray when they re-
ceive an abundance of favors, and become de-
spondent and depressed when deprived of them.
HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)
