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The Giver
Say: “All favor is in Allah’s Hand, and He gives it to who-
ever He wills. Allah is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing. He
picks out for His mercy whoever He wills. Allah’s favor is
indeed immense.” (Surah Al ‘Imran, 3:73-74)

One of Allah’s immutable laws is that He rewards His sincere
servants, both for their zeal and as an indication of His favor, with
blessings and beauty. Since wealth, glory, and beauty are the basic
attributes of Paradise, Allah creates similar settings and blessings to
remind His beloved servants of Paradise and to augment their de-
sire and excitement for it. That is why, just as unbelievers’ infinite
punishment starts in this world, Allah starts presenting the infinite
beauties He promises to His sincere believers in this world.
In one verse, Allah states that He will grant those who repent
and seek His forgiveness blessings also in this world. One verse
reads:
Ask your Lord for forgiveness and then repent to Him. He
will let you enjoy a good life until a specified time, and will
give His favor to all who merit it. But if you turn your
backs, I fear for you the punishment of a Mighty Day.
(Surah Hud, 11:3)
Believers always meet Allah’s favor and help. Being aware of
the grandeur of Almighty Allah, Who created them, they comply
with His commands and prohibitions, live by the religion with
which He is pleased, and, most importantly, have great hopes and
expectations for their next life. Allah will recompense them for the

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