Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
Relinquishing Power for God
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and revenge, but patience cools their anger, and
forgiveness obliterates any hostility or vengeance
which stirs in their hearts. Where people are full of
praise for them, they are balanced enough to retain
their humility. God may have endowed them with
abundant wealth, but they spend their wealth as
God would wish. It is not personal satisfaction that
they seek; their only desire is to please their Lord.
They do not live for themselves; they live only for
God.
The exquisite world of paradise is for those who, of
their own free will, subordinate themselves to the
will of God. It is reserved for those who adhere to
God’s path, though they have been given rein
enough to stray from it if they so desire. It will be
the reward of those who, though not compelled to
do so, obey God’s commandments.
