The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 426
426 تدَعُونَ ، نُزُلًا مِّنْ غَفُورٍ رَّحِيمٍ 0 256 Essence of Islam-III (Part 24, Rukūʻ 18) That is: 'The sign of those who say 'Our Lord is Allah' and then remain steadfast, is that angels descend upon them, and reassure them: 'Fear not nor grieve, and re- joice in the Garden that you were promised. We are your friends and caretakers in this life and in the hereafter. Therein you will have all that you desire, and therein you will have all that you ask for. This is an entertainment from the Most Forgiving, the Ever-Merciful. ' Please note that the signs of the redeemed which are set out in these verses include converse with God, accep- tance by Him, His guardianship and providence, the en- joyment of heavenly life in this world and God's help and His support. The following verse which I recited yesterday, gives the indication that a truly redeemed one always brings forth good fruit and is bestowed heavenly blessings. At another place it is said: تُؤْتِي أَكُلَهَا كُلَّ حِيْنٍ 257 وَإِذَا سَأَلَكَ عِبَادِي عَنِّي فَإِنِّي قَرِيبٌ أُجِيبُ دَعْوَةَ الدَّاعِ إِذَا دَعَانِ فَلْيَسْتَجِيبُوا لِي وَلْيُؤْمِنُوا بِي لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْشُدُونَ 258 (Part 2, Rukū' 7) 'O Prophet, when My servants inquire from thee con- cerning Me, tell them I am near. ' This means that when the Muslims enquire what are the bounties in respect of 256 Hã Mīm Al-Sajdah, 41:31-33 [Publisher] 257 It brings forth its fruit at all times, Ibrāhīm, 14:26 [Publisher] 258 Al-Baqarah, 2:187 [Publisher]