Assurances Of The Quran (pt 2)

**The masculine pronouns “ he and his”, used in this article, are flexibly interchangeable, depending on the gender of the reader.** 

This is the Book in which there is no doubt!

In His message (the Quran), Allah puts so many assurances as to outcomes of following His instructions that all believers in this message have nothing to fear from the very beginning. He does not make promises of instant wealth and well-being. Nor does He offer fame and fortune. Allah, in His message, helps the believer to keep focused on the big picture: the final goal of life in the earthen environment and how to achieve it. Allah assures the believer that he will have to contend with the vicissitudes of everyday life but will be victorious if he follows the guidance provided by the Quran. He helps the individual believer to reconcile his individual situation to the guidance of the Quran, no matter what his condition at his acceptance of Islam.

 “In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

We said (to Adam and Eve): Get ye down all from here (Paradise); and if, as is sure,

There comes to you Guidance from Me, whosever follows My Guidance;

On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

(Quran 2: 38)

Be sure We shall test you with something of fear and hunger,

Some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil);

But give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere;

Who say when afflicted with calamity:

 “To Allah we belong and to Him is our return.”

They are those on whom descend blessings from their Lord,

And Mercy; they are the ones that receive guidance.”

(Quran 2: 155 – 157)

In contrast to this, non-Islamic philosophies offer no qualified assurances. They offer no ultimate goals for human life. Rather, they create schisms in our views of life: either “religious” or “secular” inclinations. They cannot harmonize these “opposing” viewpoints to create a homogenous life philosophy. They give contradictory guidance to reach any of their goals and these goals cannot be permanently guaranteed. Their sources of guidance are based on speculation and conjecture, constrained by the limited intelligence and imagination of imperfect men and subject to the corruption of ego and lies. Unbelievers in Allah’s message live their entire lives in ignorance and doubt. They subject their wills to crowd rule, power-hungry rulers and lying politicians. They submit to inconsistent rules of behavior, contradictory laws and double standards. Unlike Islam, they have no criterion for judging anything and build societies detrimental to human life. Even their deities are corrupt reflections of their earth-bound imaginations and lusts. The most incomprehensible factor is that none of their adherents actually believes wholeheartedly in the veracity of the philosophies for which they live and die.

If non-Muslims wonder why true believers are so passionate about the teaching and practices of Islam, it is solely because of the assurances that Allah has given to every believer in His Message. It is not because of promises of skin-deep, materialistic rewards or increased possessions. It is not because of promises of personal fame and fortune. It is not because of desire for conquest and greatness. And it is certainly not because of promises of personal safety and unconditional protection from enemies on Earth. So why do believers tolerate persecution and world-wide antagonism against Muslims? Because amongst all His OTHER assurances throughout the Quran, Allah has informed every believer of his hidden status in life and the real implications of his acceptance of Islam:

“In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

Allah has purchased of the believers their persons and their goods;

For theirs (in return) is the Garden (of Paradise).

They fight in His Cause, and slay and are slain.

A promise binding on Him in Truth, through the Law (of Moses),

The Gospel (of Jesus) and the Quran:

And who is more faithful to His Covenant than Allah?

Then rejoice in the bargain which you have concluded.

That is the achievement supreme!”

(Quran 9: 111)

In light of such powerful assurances, guaranteed by the Only Creator of The Worlds, how can any truly intelligent person refuse to accept Islam and patiently persevere in its practice? Where else can anyone find the wisdom and guidance, backed by the Knowledge of the Author of Creation Himself, that is contained in the pages of the Quran? What does your current lifestyle stand on?

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Assurances Of The Quran (pt. 1)

**The masculine pronouns “ he and his”, used in this article, are flexibly interchangeable, depending on the gender of the reader.**

Accepting Islam is a win-win situation for everybody. When a person makes a conscious decision to accept Islam, it immediately opens up his mind to specific, new knowledge (a Criterion) with which to examine his lifestyle.

“In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

Alif Lam Mim.

This is the Book; in it is guidance sure (without doubt) for those who fear Allah;

Who believe in the Unseen; are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them;

And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee (Muhammad) and sent before thee,

And (in their hearts) have assurance of the Hereafter.

They are on True Guidance from their Lord; and it is these who will prosper.”

(Quran 2: 1 – 5)

 The immediate effect of this new knowledge on a believer is that of entering a well-lit room after being enclosed in a dark place for a long time. This effect does not diminish with time but continues to increase with constant study and application of the teachings of the Quran. It causes the believer to actually see matters as they really are, not as the gullible masses are made to think they are. Previously “normal, harmless” behaviors are seen in their true perspective, not their “fun” perspective. The believer looks at their effects on society and chooses to eliminate those with negative effects, regardless of their “fun” factor. 

Islam changes a believer’s entire outlook on Life. Life becomes a serious, precious, clearly-defined business, no longer a mixed bag of trivial distractions, useless heroes and imaginary gods. Islam teaches the believer with the Quran (a collection of revelations over a 23 year period) and the life example of the Messenger, Muhammad Mustafa.  Thus the believer has a solid footing for resolving every problem with which he is confronted. To further underscore the ultimate goal for which the believer is striving, throughout the Quran, Allah continuously gives multiple assurances as to the outcome of following the guidance.

“In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

But give Glad Tidings to those who believe and work righteousness

That their portion is Gardens (Paradise) beneath which rivers flow…

And they have therein companions pure (and holy)

And they abide therein forever.”

(Quran 2: 25)

“Nay, they who seek gain in Evil and are girt round by their Sins: - they are Companions of the Fire (Hell);

Therein shall they abide Forever.

But those who believe and work righteousness: - they are Companions of the Garden (Paradise);

Therein shall they abide Forever.”

(Quran 2: 81-82)

Islam focuses the believer’s mind and heart on the true purpose of life here on Earth. It points out the futility of living your already-known, temporary life here grasping after and collecting material things as if this life was eternal. The Quran clarifies for all believers that earth-life is not the totality of human life but only 1 phase in the saga of Life. It teaches believers how to balance their actions with their subsistence desires and needs so as not to cause harm or confusion to Earth’s environment or go astray from their ultimate goal. It also highlights Man’s accountability to the Creator Supreme for every action (and its intent) taken while living in the earth environment. It promises great rewards for obedient believers and stunning punishments for disobedient and arrogant people on a Day of Judgment in humanity’s future.

“In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

But what is the reward for those among you who behave like this, but disgrace in this life?

And on the Day of Judgment, they shall be consigned to the most grievous penalty

For Allah is not unmindful of what you do.

These are people who buy the life of this world at the price of the Hereafter:

Their penalty shall not be lightened, nor shall they be helped.

(Quran 2: 85-86)

Then guard yourselves against a Day when one soul shall not avail another;

Nor shall intercession be accepted for her;

Nor shall compensation be taken from her;

Nor shall anyone be helped (from outside).”

(Quran 2: 48)

Islam clarifies for all people Who is teaching and why. Allah’s message (the Quran) labels itself “the book that makes things clear” and backs up that label 1000%. Every passage is loaded with wisdom, clarifying for its sincere students the various signs of Allah and their relationship to human life and purpose. Unlike philosophies that portray the Earth as an abode of evil, ruled by malevolent creatures, Islam establishes in the believer’s heart that the Earth and all in it are the property of Allah and we are His guests. It assures us that we are welcome guests as long as we do not transgress the Universal Laws of existence.

“In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

Allah, There is no God but He – The Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal.

It is He Who sent down to thee (step by step) in truth, The Book,

Confirming what went before it;

And He sent down the Law of Moses and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this,

As a guide to mankind; and He sent down the Criterion (of judgment between right and wrong).

Then those who reject faith in the signs of Allah will suffer the severest penalty;

And Allah is Exalted in Might, Lord of Retribution."

(Quran 3: 2 – 4)

The Quran clarifies for all people that there is only One Creator of the Universal environment and all in it. It points out irrefutable truths to our hearts and minds. It identifies for all people harmful behaviors and negative influences. It challenges all doubters and arrogant humans to refute its evidence, if they can. It explains for everyone the roots of existence, knowledge and behavior. It calls all people to build their lives on truth and obedience to the One Creator Who has mercifully given us the experience of Life. It also clearly assures all people that rejecting this knowledge leads to an ignorant, harmful and confused existence in the Universal environment and severe punishment from the Creator in the future.

“In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful:

O you people, adore your Guardian Lord, who created you

And those who came before you,

That you may become righteous…

..And if ye are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant,

Then produce a Surah like thereunto;

And call your witnesses or helpers (if there are any) besides Allah,

 If your (doubts) are true.

But if you cannot – and of a surety you cannot –

Then fear the Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones –

Which is prepared for those who reject Faith.”

(Quran 2: 21 – 24)

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