God-Fearing People

God-Fearing People

1989 3 March 8 God-Fearing People (105) They ask you about the spoils. Say: “The spoils belong to God and the Messenger. So fear God and settle your disputes. Obey God and His Messenger if you are true believers.” The true believers are those whose hearts are filled with awe at the mention of God, and whose faith grows stronger as they listen to his revelations. They put their trust in their Lord, pray steadfastly, and give in alms of that which We have given them. Such are the true believers. They shall be exalted and forgiven by their Lord, and a generous provision shall be made for them. (Quran, 8: 1-4)

Heavenly Souls

1989 3 March 8 Heavenly Souls (121) Indeed man was created impatient. When evil befalls him he is despondent, but blessed with good fortune he grows niggardly. Not so the worshippers who are steadfast in prayer; who set aside a due portion of their goods for the needy and the dispossessed; who truly believe in the Day of Reckoning and dread the punishment of their Lord, for none is secure from the punishment of God; who preserve their chastity save with their wives and slave girls, for in their case they are not blameworthy: whoever lusts after other than these is a transgressor; who keep their trusts and promises and bear true witness; and who attend to their prayers. These shall be in gardens, honoured. (Quran 70: 19-35)