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ArticlesOfTheIslamicFaithByGhazali, page : 237
Again they quote, "And Allah loves the good doers." Allah also
said: "We do not waste the reward of him who does good deeds".
(Ch.18:30 Koran). But they have no proof in any of these
verses, because when belief is mentioned in them it means
belief coupled with good deeds.
We have shown that belief is used to signify Islam, which is
in conformity with the heart, word, and deed. Supporting this
interpretation are many prophetic quotations concerning the
punishment of sinners and the extent of their penalty.
Furthermore the Prophet - the praise and peace be upon him-
said, "Whoever has in his heart the weight of an atom of belief
will be brought from Hell fire." But how could anyone be
brought forth from Hell fire if he had not first entered therein?
We also find in the Koran the following Words of Allah:
said: "We do not waste the reward of him who does good deeds".
(Ch.18:30 Koran). But they have no proof in any of these
verses, because when belief is mentioned in them it means
belief coupled with good deeds.
We have shown that belief is used to signify Islam, which is
in conformity with the heart, word, and deed. Supporting this
interpretation are many prophetic quotations concerning the
punishment of sinners and the extent of their penalty.
Furthermore the Prophet - the praise and peace be upon him-
said, "Whoever has in his heart the weight of an atom of belief
will be brought from Hell fire." But how could anyone be
brought forth from Hell fire if he had not first entered therein?
We also find in the Koran the following Words of Allah: