Page 53 - Taking the Qur'an as a Guide

Complying With the Qur'an Removes Man's Burden

sue His good pleasure over and above everything else. They
know that every blessing they enjoy is from Allah and that the
loss of any thing or value is a test from Allah, and so retain their
composure when they achieve success or face an unexpected
event. Also, they do not react thoughtlessly when confronted
with hardship or trouble.
The Qur'an clearly explains what is lawful and unlawful, and
gives a detailed account of the morality that pleases Allah. For
this reason, the only rules that govern the believers' life are those
mentioned in the Qur'an, for it introduces judgments that befit
human nature by ensuring an ease of conscience and bringing
peace and security. Allah states that He intends to relieve people
of their heavy burdens, as follows:
Allah desires to make things clear to you, guide you to the
correct practices of those before you, and turn toward
you. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. Allah desires to
turn toward you, but those who pursue their lower ap-
petites desire to make you deviate completely. Allah de-
sires to make things lighter for you. Man was created
weak. (Surat an-Nisa': 26-28)
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi explains the spiritual paradise that
will be enjoyed by those people, in this very life, who abide by
the Qur'an and its commandments:
The moment I saw this world in the midst of the darkness, my
heart, spirit, and mind, and all my human faculties, indeed, all
the particles of my being, were ready to weep and cry out in pain.
But suddenly, Almighty Allah's Name of All-Just rose in the sign
of All-Wise, and the Name of Most Merciful in the sign of

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