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SOME SECRETS OF THE QUR'AN

One of these secrets revealed in the Qur'an is another
command of God:
You who believe! When you are told: 'Make room in
the gathering,' then make room and God will make
room for you! And when it is said, 'Get up!' Get up!
God will raise in rank those of you who believe and
those who have been given knowledge. God is
aware of what you do. (Surat al-Mujadila: 11)
God commands believers to obey the call to make room in
an assembly for newcomers or thin out the crowd when
necessary. This, as well as indicating consideration and
kindness, is also a sign of obedience. God revealed that He
will provide ample room for believers and will raise them in
rank in return to their behaviour. God holds the intention
and heart of every man in His hand. If He is pleased with
their behaviour, He can give this person any gift and beauty
He wills. For that reason, believers expect the result and
reward of everything from God. When they make room in an
assembly, they do not expect gratitude from people, but hope
for God's good pleasure, for the peace He will give to their
hearts and for being raised in rank.