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26 COMMONLY DISREGARDED QURANIC RULINGS

The fact is, however, that the realization of those goals
man tries to attain through commerce and entertainment can
come only through the method prescribed in the Qur’an:

Those who believe and whose hearts find peace in
the remembrance of Allah. Only in the remem-
brance of Allah can the heart find peace. (Surat ar-
Ra‘d; 28)
Hearts are in Allah's hands alone, and He promises peace of
mind only to those who live by the principles of His religion.
Yet another important point is made in the quoted verse:
Allah’s reward is far better than any sort of entertainment or
commerce. Anything one can possibly experience in this
world is innately imperfect and flawed. The most stately man-
sions, ostentatious houses, glorious landscapes, beautiful
clothes, pieces of art or jewelry remain primitive and simple
compared to those in the Paradise. The real abode of enter-
tainment, joy and bliss is Paradise, which Allah describes as a
place of hospitality.

That being the case, Muslims should never disregard or
postpone any command given in the Qur’an for the sake of
amusement or commerce. Allah describes one attribute of
true believers as follows:
There are men who proclaim His glory morning and
evening, not distracted by trade or commerce from
the remembrance of Allah and the performance of
prayer and the giving of the alms; fearing a day when
all hearts and eyes will be in turmoil... (Surat an-Nur;
36-37)