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Be mindful of Allah‘s favours
In times of affluence and comfort, we tend to forget adversity, and start taking Allah’s favours for granted. We believe that our success is due only to our own efforts and expertise; as a result, we act arrogantly, deprive others of their rights, and become indifferent to the will of Allah. Such was the case with the perished nations. Salih (AS), for example, reminded the residents of Thamud that their prosperity could not have been possible without Allah’s help and favour: 'And remember when He made you successors after the Aad and settled you in the land, [and] you take for yourselves palaces from its plains and carve homes from the mountains. Then remember the favours of Allah and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.' (7:74) We must express sincere gratitude to Allah for His innumerable blessings in our life.