The Garden of Paradise
Virtuous Life
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VIRTUOUS LIFE
Those who are patient and do not despair in the
face of disaster, are fit to live in paradise. They pray
for those who hurt them. They do not mind being
criticized. They act justly to everyone, even those
who wrong them. They are fair and honest in their
dealings with others.
The true believer requites evil with good. Only
those who are ever mindful of God are blessed with
pure lives of this nature, that is, those who discover
God on such a profound level that He permeates
their beings and becomes the focal point of their
emotions.
Where unbelievers are arrogant, believers bow in
humility. Where unbelievers are contemptuous,
believers are considerate. Where unbelievers bear
ill-will, believers are well-wishing. Where
unbelievers usurp others’ right, believers render to
everyone his due. Believers are not prevented by
false pride from acknowledging the truth. Believers
never forsake justice, even when they are tempted
to seek revenge.
