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The Giver Of Good News
That is the good news that Allah gives to His servants who
believe and do right actions. Say: “I do not ask you for any
wage for this—except for you to love your near of kin. If any-
one does a good action, We will increase the good of it for
him. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Ever-Thankful.” (Surat ash-
Shura, 42:23)

Sincere believers who display the attributes mentioned in the
Qur’an, who remain loyal to Allah’s religion, and who do not associ-
ate partners with Him are given the good news of rewards both in
this world and in the next. For example:
Their Lord gives them the good news of His mercy and
good pleasure, and of gardens where they will enjoy ever-
lasting delight. (Surat at-Tawba, 9:21)
There is good news for them in the life of the world and in
the Hereafter. There is no changing the words of Allah.
That is the great victory! (Surah Yunus, 10:64)
The angels descend on those who say: “Our Lord is Allah,”
and then go straight: “Do not fear and do not grieve, but re-
joice in the garden you have been promised. We are your
protectors in the life of the world and the Hereafter. You
will have there all that you could wish for. You will have
there everything you demand. Hospitality from One Who
is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Surah Fussilat, 41:30-
32)
Apart from the good news of Paradise, the source of eternal

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