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In the Qur'an, Allah states that true believers who engage in good deeds

in this world will find an excellent dwelling in the Hereafter:
Whoever does right actions, man or woman, and has faith, verily, to him will
We give a new life, a life that is good and pure and We will bestow on such
their reward according to the best of their actions. (Surah an-Nahl: 97)

As a reward and source of bliss, in this world Allah bestows many
favours as well as unprecedented opportunities for personally and social-
ly fulfilling lives to His true servants. This is the immutable law of Allah.
Since wealth, splendour and beauty are the fundamental characteristics of
paradise, Allah opens His fortunes to His sincere believers also in this
world. This is certainly the beginning of a comfortable and honourable life
that will never end.
Beautiful places and ornaments in this world are but imperfect echoes
of the real ones in paradise. Their existence makes true believers think of
paradise and feel a deeper longing for it. On the other hand, all through
his life, it is entirely possible that a believer may suffer serious trouble and
grief; yet true believers put their trust in Allah and patiently bear up under
any sorrows befalling them. Furthermore, being aware that this is a way to
attain the good pleasure of Allah, such an attitude affords a special relief
to their hearts.
A believer is someone who is constantly aware of the existence of his
Creator. He complies with His commands and is careful to lead the kind

of life described in the Qur'an. He has realistic expectations and hopes for
his life after death. Since a believer puts his trust in his Creator, Allah
relieves his heart of all misery and suffering.
What is more important, a believer, at every moment, feels the guidance
and support of his Creator. This is actually a peaceful state of mind and
heart that is a consequence of knowing that Allah is with him every time
he prays, engages in good deeds, or does something – important or
insignificant – solely to attain His good pleasure.
This is certainly a feeling of security inspiring the heart of a believer
who comprehends that "for him are angels ranged before him and behind
him who guard him by Allah's command" (Surat ar-Ra'd: 11), and that he

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