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7:176 - If it had been Our will We should have elevated him with our signs; but he inclined to the
earth and followed his own vain desires. His similitude is that of a dog: if you attack him he
lolls out his tongue or if you leave him alone he (still) lolls out his tongue. That is the similitude
of those who reject our signs; so relate the story; perchance they may reflect. 11501151
1150 Notice the contrast between the exalted spiritual honours which they would have received from Allah if they had
followed His Will, and the earthly desires which eventually bring them low to the position of beasts and worse. (7.176)
7:178 - Whom Allah doth guide he is on the right path: whom He rejects from His guidance such
are the persons who perish. 1152
7:192 - No aid can they give them nor can they aid themselves!
7:193 - If ye call them to guidance they will not obey: for you it is the same whether ye call them or
ye hold your peace! 1166
7:194 - Verily those whom ye call upon besides Allah are servants like unto you: call upon them
and let them listen to your prayer if ye are (indeed) truthful! 1167
7:198 - If thou callest them to guidance they hear not. Thou wilt see them looking at thee but they
see not. 1169
8:50 - If thou couldst see when the angels take the souls of the unbelievers (at death) (how) they
smite their faces and their backs (saying): "Taste the penalty of the blazing fire. 1219
1219 In contrast to the taunt against those who trust in Allah, "that their religion has misled them," is shown the terrible
punishment, after death, of those who laughed at Faith. (8.50)
9:105 - And say: "Work (righteousness): soon will Allah observe your work and His apostle and the
believers: soon will ye be brought back to the knower of what is hidden and what is open: then
will He show you the truth of all that ye did." 1353
1353 The repentant should be encouraged, after their repentance, to amend their conduct. The kindly interest of their
brethren in them will strengthen them in virtue and blot out their past. When they go back into Eternity, they will
understand the healing grace which saved them, just as the evil ones will then have their eyes opened to the real truth
of their spiritual degradation (ix. 94). The similar words, in verse 84 and here, clench the contrast. (9.105)
9:109 - Which then is best? he that layeth his foundation on piety to Allah and His good pleasure?
or he that layeth his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to crumble to pieces? And
it doth crumble to pieces with him into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do
wrong. 1359
1359 A man who builds his life on Piety (which includes sincerity and the purity of all motives) and his hopes on the Good
Pleasure of Allah, builds on a firm foundation of rock that will never be shaken. In contrast to him is the man who
builds on a shifting sand-cliff on the brink of an abyss, already undermined by forces which he does not see. The cliff
and the foundations all crumble to pieces along with him, and he is plunged into the Fire of misery from which there is
no escape. (9.109)
10:25 - But Allah doth call to the Home of Peace: He doth guide whom He pleaseth to a way that is
straight. 1413
1413 In contrast with the ephemeral and uncertain pleasures of this material life, there is a higher life to which Allah is
always calling. It is called the Home of Peace. For there is no fear, nor disappointment nor sorrow there. And all are
called, and those will be chosen who have sought, not material advantages, but the Good Pleasure of Allah. Salam,
Peace, is from the same root as Islam, the Religion of Unity and Harmony. (10.25)
11:9 - If We give man a taste of mercy from Ourselves and then withdraw it from him behold! he is
in despair and (falls into) blasphemy. 1506
11:10 - But if We give him a taste of (Our) favors after adversity hath touched him He is sure to say
"All evil has departed from me;" Behold! he falls into exultation and pride. 1507
11:11 - Not so do those who show patience and constancy and work righteousness; for them is
forgiveness (of sins) and a great reward. 1508
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