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42 Before You Regret

On the Day of Reckoning, the most precious valuables
one possesses are the righteous deeds purely done to earn
the good pleasure of Allah. However, unbelievers have
never striven for this treasure, which would bring them
eternal salvation. Not a single good deed or blessing they
have to present to Allah on that day. Having no faith in

Allah, all their righteous efforts will have been wasted.
Allah states this fact as follows:
Say: "Shall I inform you of the greatest losers in their
actions? People whose efforts in the life of the world
are misguided while they suppose that they are doing
good." Those are the people who reject their Lord's
Signs and the meeting with Him.

Their actions will come to nothing and, on the Day of
Resurrection, We will not assign them any weight."
(Surat al-Kahf: 103-105)
Those who denied the religion (deen) and harbored
doubts about the existence of the Day of Judgment, did
not feel the necessity to get prepared for this approaching
day. For a lifetime, they occupied themselves with amass-

ing wealth and following their vain desires. Now they
confront a regret they will never be free of. Allah states
this in the Qur'an in this way:
They will say, "Alas for us! This is the Day of
Reckoning!" This is the Day of Decision you used to
deny. (Surat as-Saffat: 20-21)