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THE SECRET BEHIND OUR TRIALS
they suffer in this life, for the high moral standards they display in
all sorts of difficult situations, and for their self-sacrifice, patience,
and submission. Perhaps the few minutes of difficulty they endure
here will bring them millions of years of reward in Paradise. Surely,
those who are aware of this great promise spend their whole lives in
eager expectation and joyous hope of living in a Paradise filled with
endless good things. Allah describes the state of these people in the
following verses:
Those who do not bear false witness and who, when they
pass by worthless talk, pass by with dignity; those who,
when they are reminded of the Signs of their Lord, do not
turn their backs, deaf and blind to them; those who say:
"Our Lord, give us joy in our wives and children and make
us a good example for those who have fear [and respect] of
Allah." Such people will be repaid for their steadfastness
with the Highest Paradise, where they will meet with wel-
come and "Peace." They will remain in it timelessly, forever.
What an excellent lodging and abode! (Surat al-Furqan, 72-
76)
Not distracted by trade or commerce from the remembrance
of Allah and the establishment of prayer and the payment of
alms; fearing a day when all hearts and eyes will be in tur-
moil—so that Allah can reward them for the best of what
they did and give them more from His unbounded favor.
Allah provides for anyone He wills without reckoning.
(Surat an-Nur, 37-38)

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