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Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

beautiful, spectacular buildings will rise, and the quality of life
will increase immensely.
Islamic nations will be known for their cleanliness, order,
works of art, cultural achievements, and technological develop-
ments. Their inhabitants will benefit from the means and com-
forts provided by technology, for prosperity, wealth, and beauty
will dominate every aspect of life. Muslims will always meet
with beauty, for their homes, gardens, house decorations, cloth-
ing, music, entertainment, theaters, cinemas, paintings, and con-

versations will reflect their inner spiritual beauty.
For all of this to take place, however, a great awakening
must occur. False traditions, social structures, and mentalities
that hold Muslims back must be removed and replaced with a
Qur'an-based vision and morality so that the union will be ra-
tional, decisive, vibrant, and open-minded—just as it was with
the first generations of Muslims. Islam does not require absti-

nence from the world; rather, Muslims are required to compre-
hend the world's true nature and then light the path for all peo-
ple to follow. It is the Muslims' right to enjoy the blessings of this
world. Those who believe sincerely and live by Allah's com-
mands will experience all of the beautiful things that Allah has
revealed in the Qur'an, one of which is a good life on Earth, as
follows:
What is with you runs out, but what is with Allah goes on
forever. Those who were steadfast will be recompensed ac-
cording to the best of what they did. Anyone who acts
rightly, male or female, being a believer, We will give them
a good life and will recompense them according to the best
of what they did. (Surat an-Nahl: 96-97)

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