Approaching the West — Page 155
A pproaching the West—155 Any such punishment without a previous warning and without showing Signs would be contrary to divine mercy. (English Translation and Commentary, Vol. 3, pp. 1444-1445) Those who believe in the Signs of All ā h O children of Adam! if Messengers come to you from among yourselves, rehearsing My Signs unto you, then whoso shall fear God and do good deeds, on them shall come no fear nor shall they grieve. (7:36) Some of the rewards bestowed upon those who accept the Signs of All ā h are: Mercy and forgiveness (6:54); steadfastness, resignation in God’s will (7:127); fear of God, holding Him in reverence (23:59). True believers are only those whose hearts tremble when the name of All ā h is mentioned, and when His Signs are recited to them they increase their faith, and who put their trust in their Lord. Who observe prayer and spend out of that which We have provided for them. These it is who are true believers. They have grades of ranks with their Lord, as well as forgiveness and an honorable provision. (8:3- 5) These are the people on whom All ā h bestowed His blessings from among the