Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
The Believer: God’s Industry
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THE BELIEVER: GOD’S INDUSTRY
Everyone is an industry. Some produce nothing but
flames and poison in the sense that they make
arrogant misuse of their power whenever they are
given the opportunity; they are ostentatious in their
expenditure; they aim at the destruction of those
who are under their command; they are bitter and
malignant towards those with whom they disagree;
they are selfish, unjust and stubborn in their
dealings.
Such people have established an infernal industry
within themselves. Whatever enters into them
comes out in an evil form. They will find
themselves engulfed by that which they have
produced. They will enter a fire of their own
making.
Others respond to the possession of power in a
humble manner. They are quick to acknowledge
just criticism. They spend their wealth for the cause
of God. They do not assert themselves when given
the opportunity; they prefer to adopt an attitude of
humility and attribute all credit to God alone. They
