power over all things.
In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of
night and day, there are signs for men of sense; those that remember
Allah when standing, sitting, and lying down, and reflect on the
creation of the heavens and the earth (saying): 'Lord, You have not
created these in vain. Glory be to You! Save us from the torment of the
Fire, Lord. Those whom You will cast into Hell shall be put to eternal
shame: none will help the evil-doers. Lord, we have heard a preacher
call men to the true faith, saying: “Believe in your Lord,” and we
believed. Lord, forgive us our sins and remove from us our evil deeds
and make us die with the righteous. Lord, grant us what You promised
through Your apostles, and do not cast shame upon us on the Day of
Resurrection.Youwill never breakYour promise.'
Their Lord answers them, saying: 'I will deny no man or woman
among you the reward of their labours. You are the offspring of one
another.'
Those that fled their homes or were expelled from them, and those
that suffered persecution and fought and died for My cause, shall be
forgiven their sins and admitted to gardens watered by running
streams, as a reward from Allah; it is Allah who holds the richest
recompense.
Do not be deceived by the activities of the unbelievers in this land.
Their prosperity is brief. Hell shall be their home, a dismal resting-
place. As for those that fear their Lord, theirs shall be gardens watered
by running streams in which they shall abide forever, and a goodly
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