The Teachings of Islam
Three Types of Human Being
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THREE TYPES OF HUMAN BEING
On the highest plan of Islamic faith, one should fear
God, always turning to Him, and acting as if one
knows that He is watching over one. People who
are so inclined may never have seen God, but they
live more in awe of Him than of all the visible
powers. When they reach God their hearts will
already have been turned towards Him, and God
desires and loves such servants. When they enter
the life of eternity, having borne worldly affliction
for God’s sake, their Lord will felicitate them, and
bid them come inside a paradise of fresh green
gardens, in which they shall forever abide. “There”,
as the Qur’an states, “their desires will be more than
fulfilled by God!” (50:31-35).
Then there are those who believe in God and do
good. They may sometimes err, but they never
persist in their misconduct. They acknowledge their
faults and constantly seek God’s forgiveness. They
repent and incessantly attempt to make amends to
their Lord. Hopefully, God will be merciful to them.
When they turn towards God, God also relents
