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EVER THOUGHT ABOUT THE TRUTH?

One of the salient characteristics of a believer, which makes
him different from the fake devotee, is that when he delivers the
Qur'anic message to people, he does not expect to gain anything
from it. His goal is not earning money, wealth and position, but
the pleasure of Allah. He looks for his reward only on the path of
Allah. There are many verses of the Qur'an that cite exemplary
moral values of the prophets on this subject. Two of these read:
"(Noah:) But if you turn back, consider: no reward have I
asked of you: my reward is only due from Allah, and I
have been commanded to be of those who submit to
Allah's will in Islam." (Surah Yunus: 72)
"Those were the prophets who received Allah's guid-
ance: Follow the guidance they received and say: 'No re-
ward for this do I ask of you. This is no less than a
message for all the nations.'" (Surat Al-An'am: 90)
The true believer is on an exalted plane of morality. He has
an understanding, compassionate and forgiving personality.
Since he is not unduly swayed by events, he shows a mature re-
action and behaves with wisdom, keeping his feelings well
under control. He is self-sacrificing, helpful and kind.
"Those who patiently persevere, seeking the counte-
nance of their Lord; say regular prayers; spend out of the
gifts. We have bestowed upon them for their sustenance,
secretly and openly; and ward off evil with good: for
such there is the final attainment of the eternal home."
(Surat Ar-Ra'd: 22)
Those who give in times of both ease and hardship, those

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