Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
The Serene Soul
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THE SERENE SOUL
As for man, when his Lord tests him by honouring
him and bestowing favours on him, he says: “My
Lord has honoured me.” But when He tests him by
straitening his means of life, he says: “My Lord
despises me.” No! But you show no kindness to the
orphan, and do not urge one another to feed the
poor. Greedily you devour the inheritance of the
weak, and you love riches with all your hearts. No!
But when the earth is crushed to fine dust, and your
Lord comes, and the angels rank on rank, and Hell
is brought near, on that Day man will take heed but
what good will it do him now? He will say: “Would
that I had sent before me some provision for my
life.” But on that Day none will punish as He will
punish, nor will any bind with chains like His.
Serene soul, return to your Lord, well-pleased and
pleasing Him. Join My servants and enter My
Paradise (89:1530).
