013-1e The Cave 18:46 Better Source of Hope

Translation, Commentary & Explanation of Chapter 18 Al-Kahfi.


The meaning of Verse 46


Wealth and children are the decorations of life in this world.
But consistent good deeds and right actions,
are far better in the eyes of your Lord
and a far better source of hope.


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Imam Jalalain commented that :-


Examples of good deeds are remembering GOD by reciting


"Subhallah wal hamdulillah wa laa ilaaha illallah wallahu akbar
wa laa haula wa laa quwwata illaa billaahi"


which means,


"Glory to ALLAH and all praises to ALLAH
and there is no god other than ALLAH
and ALLAH is the GREATEST
and there is no capability
and there is no strength
other than with (the help of) ALLAH"


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Harun Yahya eloborates that lasting right actions are defined as good and beneficial deeds that comply with the Quran's morality and are pleasant to ALLAH


These consistent actions are signs of patience, devotion and seriousness in religion.


The intentions of these right actions must purely be for the sake of gaining the pleasure of ALLAH.


If there are other intentions along with them,then they are not the right actions.


The same is true for charity. It must only be for the sake of GOD and not to impress people or for recognition [or for rebate in Income Tax].


These actions must be consistent, and not just on the spur of a moment. For example, charity, in the form of zakat (taxes on wealth) must be contributed annually.


All these right actions are for the benefits of each individual and does not at all affect the Power and Greatness of GOD.


Even if there is no one performing them, GOD will not lost his respect and power.
And if everyone perform these right actions, GOD will not become greater than before.


GOD is always GREAT at all times.

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My Observations


GOD is the RICHEST.


HIS RICHNESS will never be reduced, when HE rewards all HIS creatures,
and will never be increased, even if all HIS creatures submit to HIM.


Our sincerity to ALLAH will benefit other creations. If we are not sincere doing things for the sake of GOD Al-Mighty, then, our actions will cause damages to other creations.
That is why sincerity for the sake of gaining GOD's pleasure is important in religion.

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