Many fruits and advantages would be achieved by believing in Allah. Its benefits are numerous and virtues aplenty. The following are some of such things:
(1) SENSE OF COMPLETE SECURITY AND PERFECT PEACE OF MIND:
According to the degree of the belief in Allah, one will achieve the peace and security, calm and tranquility in this worldly life, interim life of the grave as well as in the Hereafter.
Allah stated in the Qur an:
الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَلَمْ يَلْبِسُوا إِيمَانَهُمْ بِظُلْمٍ أُولَئِكَ لَهُمُ اْلأَمْنُ وَهُم مُّهْتَدُونَ
“It is those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah and worship none but Him Alone) and confuse not their belief with wrong (i.e. by worshipping others besides Allah), for them (only) there is security and they are the guided.” [Surah Al-An am 6:82].
(2) BELIEVING IN ALLAH IS OBEDIENCE TO HIM:
Allah has commanded us to believe in Him, as obedience to Him is an obligatory duty of every man, which is the basic principle of every virtuous thing.
Allah stated in the Qur an:
قُولُوا آمَنَّا بِاللهِ وَمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَإِسْمَاعِيلَ وَإِسْحَاقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَاْلأَسْبَاطِ
“Say (O Muslims), "We believe in Allah and that which has been sent down to us and that which has been sent down to Ibrahim (Abraham), Ismâ il (Ishmael), Ishâque (Isaac), Ya qûb (Jacob), and to Al-Asbât [the twelve sons of Ya qûb (Jacob)].” [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:136].
(3) SUCCESSION IN THE EARTH AND AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE RELIGION:
Allah stated in the Qur an:
وَعَدَ اللهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنْكُمْ وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُمْ فِي اْلأَرْضِ كَمَا اسْتَخْلَفَ الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِهِمْ وَلَيُمَكِّنَنَّ لَهُمْ دِينَهُمُ الَّذِي ارْتَضَى لَهُمْ وَلَيُبَدِّلَنَّهُمْ مِّنْ بَعْدِ خَوْفِهِمُ أَمْنًا
“Allah has promised those among you who believe, and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) on the earth, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practice their religion, that which He has chosen for them (i.e. Islam). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear.” [Surah Al-Baqarah 24:55].
(4) ADMISSION TO THE PRADISE AND SALVATION FROM THE HELL-FIRE:
Allah stated in the Qur an:
إِنَّ اللهَ يُدْخِلُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ جَنَّاتٍ تَجْرِي مِنْ تَحْتِهَا اْلأَنْهَارُ
“Certainly! Allah will admit those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, to Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise).” [Surah Muhammad 47:12].
(5) HAPPINESS IN THE LIFE:
The happy and peace in life, full of what is pure and good, is resulted as one of the fruits of believing in Allah.
Allah stated in the Qur an:
مَنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحًا مِنْ ذَكَرٍ أَوْ أُنْثَى وَهُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ فَلَنُحْيِيَنَّهُ حَيَاةً طَيِّبَةً
“Whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, while he (or she) is a true believer (of Islâmic Monotheism) verily, to him We will give a good life (in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision).” [Surah An-Nahl 16:97].
Ibn Kathir commented on the above Qur anic Ayah: "This is a promise from Allah, which He would grant to anyone who does righteous deeds and strictly follow the teachings of the Book of Allah (Qur an) and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)."
The achiever of such good deeds may be male or female from the offspring of Adam while his/her heart should affirm by believing in Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
This subject matter is what Allah enjoined and commanded promising that Allah would grant them a happy life in this world and a best reward would be granted in the Hereafter for their best deeds that performed in this worldly life.
The good and happy life includes various ways that provide the ease and comfort through any source." (Tafsir Ibn Kathir 2/566).
(6) REPLACING OF BOUNTIES AND DESCENDING OF BLESSINGS FROM THE HEAVEANS AND THE EARTH:
Allah stated in the Qur an:
وَلَوْ أَنَّ أَهْلَ الْقُرَى آمَنُوا وَاتَّقَوْا لَفَتَحْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ بَرَكَاتٍ مِّنَ السَّمَاءِ وَاْلأَرْضِ
“And if the people of the towns had believed and had the Taqwâ (piety), certainly, We should have opened for them blessings from the heaven and the earth." [Surah Al-A raf 7:96].
(7) GUIDANCE TO EVERY VIRTUOUS THINGS:
Allah stated in the Qur an:
وَمَنْ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللهِ يَهْدِ قَلْبَهً
“And whosoever believes in Allah, He guides his heart [to the true Faith with certainty, i.e. what has befallen him was already written for him by Allah from the Qadar (Divine Preordainment)]." [Surah At-Taghabun 64:11].
Allah stated in the Qur an:
إِنَّ الَّذِيـنَ آمَنُـوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَـاتِ يَهْــدِيهِمْ رَبّـُهُمْ بِإِيمَـانِهِمْ
“Verily, those who believe [in the Oneness of Allah along with the six articles of Faith, i.e. to believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, Day of Resurrection, and Al-Qadar (Divine Preordainment) - Islâmic Monotheism], and do deeds of righteousness, their Lord will guide them through their Faith." [Surah Yunus 10:9].
(8) ENHANCEMENT OF FAITH AND REMAIN STEADFAST TO IT:
The true believers are transferring from one blessing to another. The most significant blessing they consider through their belief in Allah is their remaining steady in the truth by the grace of Allah and increment of their faith.
Remaining steadfast in the belief and faith is one of the reasons to increase their faith.
Allah stated in the Qur an:
وَالَّذِينَ اهْتَدَوْا زَادَهُمْ هُدًى وَآتَاهُمْ تَقْوَاهُمْ
“And whosoever believes in Allah, He guides his heart [to the true Faith with certainty, i.e. what has befallen him was already written for him by Allah from the Qadar (Divine Preordainment)]." [Surah At-Taghabun 64:11].
(9) HAVE FAITH IN ALLAH AND WIN HIS PROTECTION AND SUPPORT:
Allah honors those who have faith in Him. Allah grants His support and protection those who believe in Him.
Allah stated in the Qur an:
ذَلِكَ بِأَنَّ اللهَ مَوْلَـى الَّذِيـنَ آمَنُـوا وَأَنَّ الْكَافِــرِينَ لاَ مَوْلَـى لَهُــمْ
“That is because Allah is the Maula (Lord, Master, Helper, Protector, etc.) of those who believe, and the disbelievers have no Maula (lord, master, helper, protector, etc.)." [Surah Muhammad 47:11].
(10) SAVE YOURSELF FROM THE LOSS:
Allah stated in the Qur an:
وَالْعَصْرِ إِنَّ اْلإِنْسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ إِلاَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ
“By Al- Asr (the time). Verily! Man is in loss, Except those who believe (in Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds." [Surah Al- Asr 103:1-3].
(11) ALLAH DEFENDS BELIEVERS:
Believing in Allah is one of the reasons for gaining His defense and protection. Allah stated in the Qur an:
إِنَّ اللهَ يُدَافِعُ عَنِ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا
“Truly, Allah defends those who believe." [Surah Al-Hajj 22:38].
(12) ALLAH OFT FORGIVING:
Allah stated in the Qur an:
وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَآمَنُوا بِمَا نُزِّلَ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَهُوَ الْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ كَفَّرَ عَنْهُمْ سَيِّئَاتِهِمْ وَأَصْلَحَ بَالَهُمْ
“But those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and believe in that which is sent down to Muhammad for it is the truth from their Lord, He will expiate from them their sins, and will make good their state." [Surah Muhammad 47:2].
(13) HIGH RANK AND PROMOTION FOR THE BELIEVERS:
Allah stated in the Qur an:
يَرْفَـعُ اللهُ الَّذِيـنَ آمَنُـوا مِنْكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ أُوتُـوا الْعِلْـمَ دَرَجَـاتٍ
“Allah will exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge." [Surah Al-Mujadalah 58:11].
(14) SINCERITY OF DEEDS:
It is never possible for a person to be really sincere to Allah and His slaves (servants) while transaction with them if he/she does not believe in Allah.
(15) STRONG TRUST AND RELAINCE ON ALLAH:
Believing in Allah necessitates a person to have total and strong trust and reliance on Allah. Allah stated in the Qur an:
وَمَنْ يَّتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ
“And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him." [Surah At-Talaq 65:3].
(16) BELIEVERS ARE BRAVE PEOPLE:
Believing in Allah necessitates a person to be brave and courageous, because the heart of a believer is filled with fear, esteem, and veneration to Allah.
If the fear of Allah is departed from the heart of a believer, he/she loses courage and valor in life. Moreover, the heart of such a person becomes the home of all doubts.
This condition leads him/her to be fearful of every worldly thing. A blank heart of a believer also becomes weak, which could easily be terrorized by other creatures. Such a person loses the esteem of life.
It should be remembered that the recompense for a good deed is always equally good and the vice versa.
Therefore, whoever fears Allah would enjoy peace and courage in life. In other words, the fear of Allah would only earn the eternal peace of mind.
(17) GOOD MORALITY AND CHARACTER:
The faithful persons are a category of righteous people who always possessed good conduct and refined character. They are high in morality. If a person becomes weak in faith he/she loses the sense of justice. This will lead him/her to deviation from the right path. Moreover, a weak faith definitely influences person commit sinful acts thus losing good character.
(18) BELIEVERS ARE TRAINED TO FACE HARDSHIP:
Allah extends a great help to the believers in times of hardship. In fact, the believers in Allah are the trained people to face any eventuality in life. The followers of Islamic teachings become the disciplined people and they can easily learn to manage the upheavals in life without deviating from the right path and going astray
(19) MENTIONING THE BEST:
Believing in Allah necessitates a person to be trustworthy with other people in dealing and in all matters of life.
(20) SELF-RESPCET:
Believing in Allah necessitates a person to be maintaining chastity, self-respect, and pride and avoid committing things, which bring humiliation.
(21) BE SELF-RIGHTEOUS AND PROPAGATE THE TRUTH ONLY:
Acceptance of Islamic faith serves a person as an exclusive reason for maintaining a righteous path. Not only this, the zenith of the Islamic teachings is to fight and struggle in the cause of Allah through one’s physical strength, wealth in His Way.
If a person adheres to the Islamic teachings some of which mentioned above he/she would certainly achieve the fruits and ultimate happiness of being a believer. In short, the believers in Allah would perform good deeds and stay virtuous in life. This is considered as a branch of the faith, which bear only the good consequences in this world and the Hereafter.
The restlessness and the destruction occur only because of the weakness of lack of faith. This lead to the shunning of good and virtues deeds, which in turn result in losing of hope and ultimately the peace of mind.
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