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TRUE WISDOM DESCRIBED IN THE QUR'AN

So, as a result of the wrong choice they make, they are de-
prived of the most valuable blessing given to mankind in this
world—the ability to reason. In this state of thoughtlessness,
they turn to denial and because of this they lose Heaven and
face Hell in the Hereafter. In the Qur’an, Allah explains the situ-
ation of "‘those who took their religion as a diversion and a
game, and were deluded by the life of the world’. Today We
will forget them just as they forgot the encounter of this Day
and denied Our Signs." (Surat al-A‘raf: 51)
It is pointed out that unbelievers "rejoice in the life of the
world. Yet the life of the world, compared to the Hereafter, is
only fleeting enjoyment." (Surat ar-Ra‘d: 26)
What people have to do to rid themselves of this thoughtless-
ness that leads them to destruction is very simple: if they realize
that the blessings they are given in this world are all granted by
Allah and if they do not forget that the real reason for their exis-
tence is to seek Allah’s approval, they will not have any obsta-
cles to block or pressure their minds. Allah’s promise to His
sincere servants is as follows:
To those who act rightly, male or female, being believ-
ers, We will give a good life and We will recompense
them according to their noblest deeds. (Surat an-Nahl:
97)

COMPLYING WITH SATAN
In one of his verses, Allah, by saying, "You who believe!
Enter absolutely into peace [Islam]. Do not follow in the foot-
steps of Satan. He is your outright enemy" (Surat al-Baqara:
208) calls upon people to keep away from complying with Satan
and following in his footsteps. Because, as is stated in the verse,