Those who were already settled in the abode, and in faith, before
they came, love those who have emigrated to them and do not find
in their hearts any need for what they have been given and prefer
them to themselves even if they themselves are needy. It is the
people who are safeguarded from the avarice of their own selves
who are successful. (Surat al-Hashr: 9)
Believers take delight in the knowledge that their act of self-sacri-
fice has made someone else happy. They live with the inner peace of
mind that comes from acting out of a good conscience and knowing
that Allah is pleased. Even when they themselves are in need, they will
give up their own rights without a thought. They will never mention
their act of self-sacrifice, they will not behave in order to be praised or
singled out and they will try to make the other party not feel obliged
because of the favour they have done.
Harun Yahya
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