ON THE SUBJECT OF 56 HUNGER AND ABSTINENCE Let us start by reading some verses from the Koran Allah, the Exalted says: "But the generations who succeeded them wasted their prayers and followed their desires, so they shall encounter error except he who repents and believes and does good works; those shall be admitted to Paradise and shall not be wronged in any way." 19:59-60 Koran "So he went out in all his finery among his nation, those who desired this life said: 'Would that we had the like of that Korah has been given! He has indeed a mighty fortune.' But those to whom knowledge had been given said: 'Alas for you! Better is the reward of Allah for him who believes and does good works; but none shall receive it except the patient.'" 28:79-80 Koran "On that Day, you shall be questioned about the pleasures." 102:8 Koran "For whosoever desires this fleeting life We hasten for him whatever We will and to whom We want. Then We have prepared Gehenna (Hell) for him, where he will be roasted, condemned and rejected." 17:18 Koran