Read the Quran
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
- Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High,
- who created all things and gave them due proportions,
- who determines the nature [of all that exists], and guided it accordingly;
- who brings forth green pasture,
- then turns it into black stubble.
- [O Prophet!] We shall make you recite the Quran so that you will not forget any of it—
- except whatever God wills; He knows both what is manifest and what is hidden—
- We shall facilitate for you the Easy Way.
- Remind, if the reminder can be of benefit.
- He who fears [God] will heed the reminder,
- but it will be ignored by the most unfortunate,
- who will enter the Great Fire,
- where he will neither die nor live.
- He who purifies himself,
- who remembers the name of his Lord and prays, shall indeed be successful.
- But you prefer the life of this world,
- although the Hereafter is better and more lasting.
- This indeed is what is taught in the former scriptures—
- the scriptures of Abraham and Moses.
87:1-19
It is quite evident that there is planning in the creation of man and the world. This planning strongly implies that there must be some purpose behind this creation. And indeed, this purpose has been revealed to man through divine revelation. However, only that individual learns a lesson from revelation who is of a receptive nature. Such people will be introduced to the eternal bounties of God. But those whose arrogance prevents them from accepting guidance, will be doomed to being cast into the flames of the eternal fire.
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