presence, and thus we are liberated from the self-destructive habits
that consume us.
So often in life we are wronged by others, and the temptation to
respond in a demeaning and un-Islamic manner is very strong.
Fortunately, we canavoid wrong responses in the case of mistreatment
by relying on Allah and knowing that He is the All-Knowing. When we
take part in wrong responses, we fall victim todisobediences that lead
thesoul away from righteousness, and into thepits of retaliation and
cruelty.
"Surely in Allah's remembrance do the hearts find peace." (13:28)
Those who seek God and remember Him will find contentment and joy in
their lives with the knowledge that they are under the protection of
Allah. When we utter praise to the Almighty and thank Him for his
countlessbounties, our hearts are filled with inner peace and
reflection. How happy and blessed are those who seekrefuge in their
Lord, the Most Beneficent and Most Merciful Allah.