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Allah guides the members of the first group. Although they
have always remained a minority, their way has always been the
right one. Allah relates the difference between these two groups, as
follows:
Those who believe in what has been sent down to you,
what was sent down before you, and are certain about the
Hereafter. They are the people guided by their Lord. They
are the ones who have success. As for those who are unbe-
lievers, it makes no difference to them whether you warn
them or do not warn them, [for] they will not believe. Allah
has sealed up their hearts and hearing, and over their eyes
is a blindfold. They will meet with a terrible punishment.
(Surat al-Baqara, 2:4-7)
No doubt, being one of these people is a great blessing granted
by Allah, for unless otherwise willed by Him, no one can guide any-
one else to the truth and the righteous path:
You cannot guide those you would like to, but Allah guides
those He wills. He has best knowledge of the guided.
(Surat al-Qasas, 28:56)

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