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SEEING GOOD IN ALL

this evil plan is hindering man from seeing the good in the
things that happen to him. In this way, he also strives to
mislead man into rebellion and ingratitude. People who fail
to grasp the beauty of the morality of the Qur'an, those who
are far from the teachings of Islam and spend their lives

chasing vain pursuits, who are oblivious of the Hereafter, are
prone to the snares of Satan.
Satan appeals to man's weaknesses and whispers
deceptive ploys to him; he summons him to rebel against
God and fate. For instance, one may not find it difficult to
remind his neighbour who had been involved in an accident
of the fact that it forms part of his destiny. Yet, the same
person may fail to adopt the same mature attitude when he
or his family is beset with a similar accident. Through the
influence of Satan, he finds it easier to adopt a rebellious
attitude. Because, one must exercise his conscience in order
to strive to see goodness in events, to show submission and
to put his trust in God. The failure to exercise one's
conscience leads only to an errant attitude.
Satan's efforts to hinder man from seeing the good may
be recognized in all kinds of circumstances. His whisperings
also prevent some from seeing the good of their own deeds.
For instance, Satan strives to instil fear of poverty into
someone who is willing to spend of his wealth in the cause of
God. This temptation of his is related in the following verse:

Satan promises you poverty and commands you to
avarice. God promises you forgiveness from Him and
abundance. God is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing.
(Surat al-Baqara: 268)
However, all such sentiments are vain feelings. These