“(You shall certainly be tried and tested in your wealth and possessions and in your personal selves, and you s…”

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(You shall certainly be tried and tested in your wealth and possessions and in your personal selves, and you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you (Jews and Christians) and from those who ascribe partners to Allah, but if you persevere patiently, and become Al-Muttaqun then verily, that will be a determining factor in all affairs, and that is from the great matters, [which you must hold on with all your efforts].)

— Quran

Al-Imran 3:186 – tr. Abdullah Yusuf Ali

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Attributed to: Quran
Source: Al-Imran 3:186 – tr. Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Culture / tradition: Islam
Published in: God's Gift: Prosperity Wealth Money Riches Opulence & Success
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