Page 109 - Self-Sacrifice in the Qur'an's Moral Teachings

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

These people doubt the existence of Allah, Judgment Day, and the
Hereafter, and consider the worldly interests nearer and easier advan-
tages. They forget that Allah's justice is infinite, that He created every-
thing, and that He helps the believers. Overwhelmed by distrust and
anxiety about the future, the unbelievers forget His promise: "As for
those who make Allah their friend, and His messenger and those
who believe: it is the party of Allah who are victorious" (Surat al-
Ma'ida: 56).
One of the main reasons why people
try to evade their responsibility and
avoid sacrificing their interests
when necessary is because they
live in error and their hearts are
filled with doubt.
In addition, they choose this
world's life over the Hereafter: "These people
love this fleeting world and have put the
thought of a Momentous Day be-
hind their backs" (Surat al-
Insan: 27). However, no
matter how easy and attain-
able the world's benefits may seem,
those who know the Qur'an also know that
the only permanent and enduring life is
the Hereafter. But those with weak
belief lay more importance
on this world, for
they cannot over-
come their

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