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The Faithfulness of Believers

and always speaks best of other people.
Believers feel a great sense of respect for the moral teachings of
the Qur'an. Whether their lives are trying, filled with much anxiety, or
prosperous and comfortable, they never compromise the moral teach-

ings of the Qur'an. As Allah says in the Qur'an, "Those who, when dis-
aster strikes them, say, 'We belong to Allah and to Him we will
return,'" (Surat al-Baqara, 156) they never lose their sense of devotion
and submission to Him. This way of practicing their faith gives believ-
ers strength of character, and, ultimately enhances their faith. In the
Qur'an, Allah praises this superior moral character to be found in be-
lievers, as well as their faithfulness and submission to Him:

Who could have a better religion than someone who submits
himself completely to Allah and is a good-doer, and follows
the religion of Ibrahim, a man of pure natural belief? Allah
took Ibrahim as an intimate friend. (Surat an-Nisa', 125)
In the Qur'an, Allah praises Prophet Ibrahim (as) for his submis-
sion to the religion, and reveals that He had made him His friend. He
tells us that believers are those who are devoted to Him, and whose
submission does not falter under any circumstance:

[Believers are] those who, if We establish them firmly on the
earth, will perform prayer and give the alms, and command
what is right and forbid what is wrong. The end result of all
affairs is with Allah. (Surat al-Hajj, 41)
Another characteristic of the believers, which shows forth their
steadfastness in complying to the moral teachings of the Qur'an, is
the effort they expend to win Allah's favor. They continually think of
pleasing Him, performing good works to this end. They sincerely

desire to be a servant whom Allah loves, and upon whom He show-

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