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SECRETS OF ABUNDANCE AND THE WEALTH GIVEN TO PEOPLE

He who possessed knowledge of the Book said, 'I
will bring it to you before your glance returns to
you.' And when he saw it standing firmly in his
presence, he said, 'This is part of my Lord's favour to
test me to see if I will give thanks or show
ingratitude. Whoever gives thanks only does so to

his own gain. Whoever is ungrateful, my Lord is
Rich Beyond Need, Generous.' (Surat an-Naml: 40)
The words of the Prophet Solomon's stating "This is part
of my Lord's favour to test me to see if I will give thanks or
show ingratitude" explain one of the reasons why people are
given gifts.
What God defines as the "attractions of this world" in the
Qur'an – including wealth, children, spouses, relatives,
status, prestige, intelligence, beauty, health, profitable
commerce, success, in brief, everything is given to put man to
test.

Secrets in the abundance given to
disbelievers

Many are the people in the world who, despite having no
faith in God, rejoice in a long life, enjoy countless blessings,
possess fruitful lands and raise healthy children. These
people, instead of seeking to earn the good pleasure of God,
have degenerated because of these blessings and drifted
apart from God. These people, who have gone great lengths
in leading a rebellious life towards our Lord and who have
committed more and more sins every day, consider what
they possess as good for themselves. However, the Qur'an
draws our attention to another secret and divine purpose