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32 Islam Denounces Terrorism

that he will attain the pleasure of God only when he acts justly. Every
person who witnesses his or her good manners will trust this person,
feel comfortable in their presence and trust them with any responsibil-
ity or task.

It is obvious that those who fear and heed God hold spiritual

values in high regard and are filled with eagerness to serve people.
In general, such people are there to serve humanity and bring with
them great benefits to mankind. For this reason, it is very important
for people to learn about the true religion and live by the morals

explained in the Qur'an – the final Revelation from God.

God Has Commanded Forgiveness and
Compassion

In the verses of the Qur'an, God has always described forgiveness
as a superior quality, and in one verse, He has given the good news
that such behaviour will be rewarded: "The repayment of a bad action

is one equivalent to it. But if someone pardons and puts things right,
his reward is with God. Certainly He does not love wrongdoers."
(Qur'an, 42:40)

God has revealed in the Qur'an that it is virtuous behaviour to for-
give someone even if one has been wronged, and to respond to bad

with something better. Verses on the subject read:

... You will never cease to come upon some act of treachery on their
part, except for a few of them. Yet pardon them, and overlook. God
loves good-doers. (Qur'an, 5:13)

A good action and a bad action are not the same. Repel the bad with

something better and, if there is enmity between you and someone
else, he will be like a bosom friend. (Qur'an, 41:34)