The World Hereafter

to Him, believing that one cannot save oneself from God’s chastisement, for all one’s deeds, open or hidden, are in the knowledge of God, and that no strategy can save oneself from standing before God after death. The whole life of one convinced of this truth changes. The permissiveness of his life is replaced with restraint. In all matters, he avoids irresponsible behaviour, which obviates egoism, arrogance and other feelings. On all issues, he becomes an obedient servant of God. Another quality of a God-fearing person is that he comes to possess a heavenly character. He starts leading his life in this world just as the people of Paradise will live in the Hereafter. In his heart, he cherishes feelings of well-wishing for everyone.