DAY 232: Qasas 52-60

•  ˹As for˺ those ˹faithful˺ to whom We had given the Scripture before this ˹Quran˺, they do believe in it. When it is recited to them, they declare, “We believe in it. This is definitely the truth from our Lord. We had already submitted ˹even˺ before this.” Such people will be given their reward twice, because they observed patience. And they repel evil with whatever appropriate, and spend from what We have given to them. When they hear slanderous talk, they turn away from it, saying, “We are accountable for our deeds and you for yours. Peace ˹is our only response˺ to you! We want nothing to do with those who act ignorantly.” You surely cannot guide whoever you like ˹O Prophet˺, but it is Allah Who guides whoever He wills, and He knows best who are (wants to be) guided. They say;, “If we were to follow ˹true˺ guidance with you, we would certainly be snatched away from our land.” Have We not established for them a safe haven ˹in their cities˺ to which fruits of all kinds are brought as a provision from Us? But most of them do not know ˹this favour˺. ˹Imagine˺ how many societies We have destroyed that had been spoiled by their ˹comfortable˺ living! Those are their residences, never inhabited after them except passingly. And We ˹alone˺ were the Successor.  Your Lord would never destroy a society until He had sent to its capital a messenger, reciting Our revelations to them. Nor would We ever destroy a society unless its people persisted in wrongdoing. Whatever ˹pleasure˺ you have been given is no more than ˹a fleeting˺ enjoyment and adornment of this worldly life. But what is with Allah is far better and more lasting. Will you not then understand?
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      Universal Faith: True believers from all previous traditions recognize the core message of Islam (submission to God) in the Quran.
      Moral Excellence: The hallmark of a believer is superior character: responding to evil with good, spending in charity, and avoiding ignorant discourse.
      Divine Prerogative: Guidance is solely from Allah, relieving prophets and believers from the burden of forcing faith upon others.
      No Valid Excuse: Worldly fears and attachment to material wealth are invalid excuses for rejecting truth, especially when that provision itself is a blessing from Allah.
      The Final Choice: Life is a choice between the temporary comforts of this world and the eternal, superior rewards of the Hereafter—a choice that defines our ultimate success or failure.
     
      Allah contrasts the sincere believers who recognize the truth across revelations and act with grace and generosity, with those who cling to worldly excuses, reminding all humanity that every provision is a temporary test and the ultimate, eternal choice is between the fleeting world and what is with Him.
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