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Raising a Model of Generation That Adheres to the Qur'an

them honor both in this world and the next. History witnessed
the most perfect forms of peace, happiness, security, justice,
love, friendship, brotherhood and sisterhood, compassion, and
sacrifice in the lands ruled by our Prophet (saas). Indeed, this
period was named the "Era of Bliss." Allah gave the good news
of this recompense, which sincere believers will receive while
still living in this world:
Anyone who acts rightly, male or female, being a be-
liever, We will give them a good life and will recom-
pense them according to the best of what they did.
(Surat an-Nahl: 97)
For this reason, it is of great importance for this present gen-
eration to raise a new generation made up of people who
think, rule, speak, and decide in compliance with the Qur'an
and Sunna of our Prophet (saas). The Qur'an gives a detailed
account of the attributes of such a Muslim society, one in which
genuine believers follow in the Messenger's footsteps and seek
only Allah's good pleasure. Some of their attributes are as fol-
lows:
● They worship Allah alone. (Surat al-Fatiha: 3)
● They have submitted themselves to Allah. (Surat at-
Tawba: 51)
● They are aware that they are weak before Allah's Presence.
(Surat al-Jinn: 22)
● They fear Allah, and strenuously avoid any form of moral-
ity that is displeasing to Him. (Surat ar-Ra'd: 21)
● They feel grateful to Allah under all circumstances and
conditions. (Surat al-Baqara: 172)
● They are forgiving and tolerant. (Surat al-Hijr: 85)

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