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because of what he has, but thanks Allah for what He has be-
stowed on him and spends what he has in the way that
would please Him the most.
In the Qur'an, Allah makes an example of a man of
wealth and property. That man owns gardens which are re-
markably fertile. However, boasting of what he possesses,
he pretends not to understand that it is Allah Who has given
these to him and becomes ungrateful. His companion, who
is a believer, warns him about this attitude of his as follows:
His companion, with whom he was debating, said to
him, "Do you then disbelieve in Him Who created
you from dust, then from a drop of sperm, and then
formed you as a man? He is, however, Allah, my
Lord, and I will not associate anyone with my Lord.
Why, when you entered your garden, did you not
say, 'It is as Allah wills, there is no strength but in
Allah?' "... (Surat al-Kahf: 37-39)
As exemplified in the verse, the behaviour of believers is
to remember Allah and give thanks to Him for the gifts
given to them.

81. What does being "wise" mean?
Being "wise" means to talk and behave rationally, con-
cisely and fittingly. A wise person has the insight, the ability
to see the true aspects of events, and possesses profound un-
derstanding. For that reason all his decisions and actions are
to the point. His words are striking and moving. Everything
he says produces a profound effect on the hearts of others.
Wisdom is a virtue given by Allah to truly sincere people
who in every instant turn towards Allah, who live and think
according to the Qur'an. Allah has stated that wisdom is a

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