Islam As It Is
The Hereafter
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unpleasant situations are bound to arise. This is
inescapable, since the world has been thus designed
as a place of trial for mankind. One who responds
positively in untoward situations will prove himself
worthy
of
Paradise, while one who allows himself to
fall a prey to negative sentiments will forfeit his
right even to enter its gates.
Those who are truly fit to breathe the air of Paradise
are the ones who, when beset by some calamity, do
not succumb to despair, but who bear their
sufferings with patience and fortitude. They are the
ones who pray for those who wrong them, who
adhere to justice and give others whatever is their
due. They do not resent being critcised, but rather
listen to their critics dispassionately. No matter how
great their grievances, they do not waver from the
path of justice. Justice, in fact is the hallmark of their
behaviour towards others; all can expect exemplary
treatment at their hands. Although feelings of
resentment and antagonism may creep into their
hearts, because they themselves have suffered from
disagreeable treatment, they do not allow such
feelings to permeate their entire consciousness, and
certainly do not permit them to affect their outward
