Rewards for Righteousness

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Rewards for Righteousness (1/5)

Dr. Norlain Dindang


Allah the Exalted gives rewards to anyone who does a single righteous deed. Allah will pay them (in full) their reward. Both the Qur’an and the Sunnah tell us:
“As to those who believe and work righteousness verily We shall not suffer to perish the reward of any who does a (single) righteous deed.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Kahf, 18:30)
“As to those who believe and work righteousness verily We shall not suffer to perish the reward of any who do a (single) righteous deed. For them will be Gardens of Eternity; beneath them rivers will flow; they will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and they will wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade; they will recline therein on raised thrones. How good the recompense! How beautiful a couch to recline on!” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Kahf, 18: 30-31)
"As to those who believe and work righteousness Allah will pay them (in full) their reward; but Allah loves not those who do wrong.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-‘Imran, 3:57)
Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “If any one of you improve (follows strictly) his Islamic religion then his good deeds will be rewarded ten times to seven hundred times for each good deed and a bad deed will be recorded as it is.” (Reported by Bukhari 1/40)
Jarir narrated that ... Allah’s Messenger said: “He who sets a good precedent in Islam, there is a reward for him for this (act of goodness) and reward of those also who acted according to it subsequently, without any deduction from their rewards. He who sets in Islam an evil precedent, there is upon him its burden, and the burden of those also who acted upon it subsequently, without any deduction from their burden.” (Reported by Muslim 2219)
Anas ibn Maliknarrated that Allah’s Messenger said: “Verily, Allah does not treat a believer unjustly in regard to his virtues. He would confer upon him (His blessings) in this world and would give him reward in the Hereafter. And as regards a non-believer, he would be made to taste the reward (of virtue in this world) what he has done for himself so much when it would be the Hereafter, he would find no virtue for which he should be rewarded.” (Reported by Muslim 6739)
Allah does not distinguish anyone, man or woman, when He gives rewards. He makes it clear that He gives due rewards to anyone, male or female, who does a righteous deed. He says:
“If any do deeds of righteousness be they male or female and have faith they will enter heaven and not the least injustice will be done to them.” (Qur’an, Surah An-Nisa’, 4:124)
“Whoever works righteousness man or woman and has faith verily to him will We give a new life a life that is good and pure and We will bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions.” (Qur’an, Surah An-Nahl, 16:97)

"He that works evil will not be requited but by the like thereof: and he that works a righteous deed whether man or woman and is a believer such will enter the Garden (of Bliss): therein will they have abundance without measure.” (Qur’an, Surah Ghafir, 40:40)
Verily, Allah is ever just as being the Just is part of His Divine Attributes. He makes it clear that He will surely reward the righteous for their good deeds and give due punishment to the unbelievers for their evil deeds. Allah the Most Just says:
“Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil the same as those who turn aside from the right?” (Qur’an, Surah Saad, 38:28)
“Except such as believe and do righteous deeds: for they shall have a reward unfailing. Then what can after this contradict you; as to the Judgment (to come)? Is not Allah the wisest of Judges?” (Qur’an, Surah At-Tin, 95:6-8)
“What! do those who seek after evil ways think that We shall hold them equal with those who believe and do righteous deeds that equal will be their Life and their death? Ill is the judgment that they make.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Jathiyah, 45:21)
“Not equal are the blind and those who (clearly) see: nor are (equal) those who believe and work deeds of righteousness and those who do evil. Little do you learn by admonition!” (Qur’an, Surah Ghafir, 40:58)
“Verily for the righteous are Gardens of Delight in the Presence of their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer). Shall We then treat the People of Faith like the People of Sin?” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Qalam, 68:34-35)
“Whoever works righteousness benefits his own soul; whoever works evil it is against his own soul: nor is your Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) ever unjust (in the least) to His servants.” (Qur’an, Surah Fussilat, 41:46)
For our benefit, we must strive hard to be righteous and do more deeds of righteousness. Allah’s promise to the righteous is a reward that will never fail. Every good deed done is recorded:
“So whoever does righteous good deeds while he is a believer, his efforts will not be rejected. Verily We record it for him (in his Book of deeds).” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Anbiya’, 21:94)
Verily, Allah will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish. This we should believe for the Almighty truly keeps His promise:
“Except to those who believe and work righteous deeds: for them is a Reward that will never fail.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Inshiqaq, 84:25)
“And establish regular prayers at the two ends of the day and at the approaches of the night: for those things that are good remove those that are evil: be that the word of remembrance to those who remember (their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)): And be steadfast in patience; for verily Allah will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish.” (Qur’an, Surah Hud, 11:114-115)
“But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness - We shall soon admit them to Gardens, with rivers flowing beneath, - to dwell therein forever. Allah’s promise is the truth, and whose word can be truer than Allah’s?” (Qur’an, Surah An-Nisa', 4:122)
“To Him will be your return of all of you. The promise of Allah is true and sure. It is He Who begins the process of Creation and repeats it that He may reward with justice those who believe and work righteousness but those who reject Him will have nothing but draughts of boiling fluids and a Penalty grievous: because they did reject Him.” (Qur’an, Surah Yunus, 10:4)
“For those who believe and work righteous deeds there will be Gardens of Bliss to dwell therein. The promise of Allah is true: and He is Exalted in power, Wise.” (Qur’an, Surah Luqman, 31:8-9)
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Rewards for Righteousness (2/5)

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Verily, Allah fulfills His promise. He gives reward to every single deed done by anyone, male or female. Let us spend our time, money, efforts and everything Allah has given us including patience to work for righteousness. Let us persevere and be constant towards doing righteous deeds so that we may be among those who will attain the following tremendous rewards from our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer):
1. Most honored in the sight of Allah
“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other (not that you may despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Hujuraat, 49:13)
‘Abdullah Bin ‘Amir narrated that the Prophet never used bad ********. He used to say, “The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.” (Reported by Bukhari 4/759; 8/56)


2. Allah will protect and befriend the righteous
“For my Protector is Allah, Who revealed the Book, and He will befriend the righteous.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-A'raf, 7:196)


“They will be of no use to you in the sight of Allah: it is only Wrongdoers (that stand as) protectors one to another: but Allah is the Protector of the Righteous.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Jathiyah, 45:19)


3. Improve condition and increase bounty
“And He listens to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness and gives them increase of His Bounty: but for the Unbelievers there is a terrible Penalty.” (Qur’an, Surah Ash-Shurah, 42:26)


“But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness and believe in the (Revelation) sent down to Muhammad -- for it is the Truth from their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) He will remove from them their ills and improve their condition.” (Qur’an, Surah Muhammad, 47:2)


4. Way to bring nearer to Allah
“It is not your wealth nor your sons that will bring you nearer to Us in degree: but only those who believe and work Righteousness these are the ones for whom there is a multiplied Reward for their deeds while secure they (reside) in the dwellings on high!” (Qur’an, Surah Saba', 34:37)


5. Key to power, authority, security and peace
“Allah has promised to those among you who believe and work righteous deeds that He will of a surety grant them in the land inheritance (of power) as He granted it to those before them; that He will establish in authority their religion the one which He has chosen for them; and that He will change (their state) after the fear in which they (lived) to one of security and peace: `They will worship Me (alone) and not associate aught with Me.' If any do reject faith after this they are rebellious and wicked.” (Qur’an, Surah An-Nur, 24:55)


6. Increase life
Salman al-Farishi narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “Nothing but supplication averts the decree, and nothing but righteousness increases life.” (Reported by Tirmidhi 2234)


7. Love from Allah
“Verily, those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger) and work deeds of righteousness, the Most Gracious [Allah] will bestow love for them.” (Qur’an, Surah Maryam, 19: 96)


“That He may reward those who believe and work righteous deeds out of His Bounty: for He loves not those who reject Faith.” (Qur’an, Surah Ar-Rum, 30:45)


8. Mercy from Allah
“Then as to those who believed and did righteous deeds their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) will admit them to His Mercy: that will be the Achievement for all to see.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Jathiyah, 45:30)


Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “The deeds of anyone of you will not save you (from the Hell Fire).” They said, “Even you, (will not be saved by your deeds), O Allah’s Messenger?” He said: “No, even I, unless and until Allah bestows His Mercy on me. Therefore, do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and worship Allah in the forenoon and in the afternoon and during a part of the night, and always adopt a middle, moderate, regular course whereby you will reach your Target (Paradise).” (Reported by Bukhari 8/ 470)


9. Forgiveness from Allah
“To those who believe and do deeds of righteousness has Allah promised forgiveness and a great reward.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:9)


“Your Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) knows best what is in your hearts. If you do deeds of righteousness verily He is Most Forgiving to those who turn to Him again and again (in true penitence).” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Isra', 17:25)


“And if any strive (with might and main), they do so for their own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from all creation. Those who believe and work righteous deed, from them shall We blot out all misdeed that they have committed, and We shall reward them according to the best of their deeds.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Ankabut, 29:6-7)


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10. Companions pure and holy
“But those who have faith and work righteousness they are Companions of the Garden therein shall they abide (forever).” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:82)
“But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness We shall soon admit to gardens with rivers flowing beneath their eternal home. Therein shall they have companions pure and holy. We shall admit them to shades cool and ever deepening.” (Qur’an, Surah An-Nisa’, 4:57)
“But those who believe and work righteousness no burden do We place on any soul but that which it can bear they will be companions of the garden therein to dwell (forever). And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of injury; beneath them will be rivers flowing; and they shall say: ‘Praise be to Allah Who hath guided us to this (felicity). Never could we have found guidance had it not been for the guidance of Allah. Indeed, it was the truth that the Messengers of our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) brought unto us.’ And they shall hear the cry: "Behold the garden before you! You have been made its inheritors for your deeds (of righteousness).”” (Qur’an, Surah Al-A'raf, 7:42-43)
“And those who believe and work righteous deeds them shall We admit to the company of the Righteous.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Ankabut, 29:9)
11. Best home and reward in the Hereafter
“What is the life of this world but play and amusement? But best is the home in the Hereafter for those who are righteous. Will you not then understand?” (Qur’an, Surah Al-An'am, 6:32)
“But verily the reward of the Hereafter is the best for those who believe and are constant in righteousness.” (Qur’an, Surah Yusuf, 12:57)
"For those who believe and work righteousness is (every) blessedness and a beautiful place of (final) return.” (Qur’an, Surah Ar-Ra'd, 13:29)
“But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness to them shall We give a Home in Heaven lofty mansions beneath which flow rivers - to dwell therein forever; an excellent reward for those who do (good)!” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Ankabut, 29:58)
Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet said, "Allah said, ‘I have prepared for My righteous slaves (such excellent things) as no eye has ever seen, nor an ear has ever heard nor a human heart can ever think of.’” (Reported by Bukhari 9/589)
12. Gardens of eternity or eternal abode in Paradise
“But give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flow. Every time they are fed with fruits there from they say: ‘Why this is what we were fed with before;’ for they are given things in similitude; and they have therein companions [pure and holy]; and they abide therein [forever].” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 25)
“But those who believe and work righteousness will be admitted to Gardens beneath which rivers flow to dwell therein forever with the leave of their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer): their greeting therein will be: ‘Peace!’” (Qur’an, Surah Ibrahim, 14:23)
“Praises and thanks to Allah Who has sent to His Servant the Book and has allowed therein no crookedness. [He has made it] Straight [and Clear] in order that He may warn [the godless] of a terrible Punishment from Him. And that He may give Glad Tidings to the Believers who work righteous deeds, that they shall have a goodly Reward, wherein they shall remain forever.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Kahf, 18: 1-3)
“As to those who believe and work righteousness verily We shall not suffer to perish the reward of any who do a (single) righteous deed. For them will be Gardens of Eternity; beneath them rivers will flow; they will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and they will wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade; they will recline therein on raised thrones. How good the recompense! How beautiful a couch to recline on!” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Kahf, 18:30-31)
“As to those who believe and work righteous deeds they have for their entertainment the Gardens of Paradise wherein they shall dwell (for aye): no change will they wish for from them.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Kahf, 18:107-108)
“Except those who repent and believe and work righteousness: for these will enter the Garden and will not be wronged in the least Gardens of Eternity those which (Allah) Most Gracious has promised to His servants in the Unseen: for His promise must (necessarily) come to pass. They will not there hear any vain discourse but only salutations of peace: and they will have therein their sustenance morning and evening. Such is the Garden which We give as an inheritance to those of Our Servants who guard against evil.” (Qur’an, Surah Maryam, 19:60-63)
13. Supreme achievement
“The Day that He assembles you (all) for a day of Assembly that will be a day of mutual loss and gain (among you). And those who believe in Allah and work righteousness He will remove from them their ills and He will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow to dwell therein forever. That will be the Supreme Achievement.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Taghabun, 64:9)
14. Free from any lurking sense of injury and fatigue and they will not urinate or have any nasal secretions or sort of discomforts
“The righteous (will be) amid Gardens and fountains (of clear-flowing water). (Their greeting will be): ‘Enter here in Peace and Security.’ And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of injury: (they will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on thrones (of dignity). There no sense of fatigue shall touch them nor shall they (ever) be asked to leave.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Hijr, 15:45-48)
Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “The first group of people who will enter Paradise will be glittering like the full moon, and those who will follow them, will glitter like the most brilliant star in the sky. They will not urinate, relieve nature, spit, or have any nasal secretions. Their combs will be of gold, and their sweat will smell like musk. The aloes-wood will be used in their censers. Their wives will be houris. All of them will look alike and will resemble their father Adam (in stature), sixty cubits tall.” (Reported by Bukhari 4/544)
Jabir ibn Abdullah narrated: “I heard Allah’s Messenger as saying that the inmates of Paradise would eat and drink but would neither spit, nor pass water, nor void excrement, nor suffer catarrh. It was said: 'Then, what would happen with food?' Thereupon he said: 'They would belch and sweat (and it would be over with their food), and their sweat would be that of musk and they would glorify and praise Allah as easily as you breathe.'” (Reported by Muslim 6798)
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15. No fear of harm, nor grieve and no darkness nor shame shall cover their faces
“Those who believe (in the Qur’an) and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, - any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Rabb (only God and Sustainer) on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:62)
“Those who believe and do deeds of righteousness and establish regular prayers and regular charity will have their reward with their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer): on them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:277)
“But he who works deeds of righteousness and has faith will have no fear of harm nor of any curtailment [of what is his due].” (Qur’an, Surah Ta-Ha, 20: 112)
“But Allah does call to the Home of Peace. He does guide whom He pleases to a Way that is straight. To those who do right is a goodly (reward) - Yea, more (than in measure)! No darkness nor shame shall cover their faces! They are Companions of the Garden; they will abide therein (for aye)!” (Qur’an, Surah Yunus, 10:25-26)
16. Salvation from the penalty of the blazing hell-fire
“But any that (in this life) had repented believed and worked righteousness will have hopes to be among those who achieve salvation.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Qasas, 28:67)
“But Allah will deliver the righteous to their place of salvation: no evil shall touch them nor shall they grieve.” (Qur’an, Surah Az-Zumar, 39:61)
“As to the Righteous they will be in Gardens and in Happiness: enjoying the (Bliss) which their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) has bestowed on them and their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) shall deliver them from the Penalty of the Fire. (To them will be said ‘Eat and drink with profit and health because of your (good) deeds.’” (Qur’an, Surah At-Tur, 52:17-19)
17. Will not taste death except the first death
“As to the Righteous (they will be) in a position of Security among Gardens and Springs; dressed in fine silk and in rich brocade they will face each other. So and We shall join them to Companions with beautiful big and lustrous eyes. There can they call for every kind of fruit in peace and security; nor will they there taste Death except the first Death; and He will preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire as a Bounty from your Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)! That will be the supreme achievement!” (Qur’an, Surah Ad-Dukhan, 44:51-57)
‘Abdullah ibn Umar narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “When the people of Paradise have entered Paradise and the people of the Fire have entered the Fire, death will be brought and will be placed between the Fire and Paradise, and then it will be slaughtered, and a call will be made (that), 'O people of Paradise, no more death! O people of the Fire, no more death!’ So the people of Paradise will have happiness added to their previous happiness, and the people of the Fire will have sorrow added to their previous sorrow.” (Reported by Bukhari 8/ 556)
18. Everlasting health, beauty (radiant faces) and youthful age
Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet said, “The first batch (of people) who will enter Paradise will be (glittering) like the full moon, and the batch next to them will be (glittering) like the most brilliant star in the sky. Their hearts will be as if the heart of a single man, for they will have neither enmity nor jealousy amongst themselves; everyone will have two wives from the houris, (who will be so beautiful, pure and transparent that) the marrow of the bones of their legs will be seen through the bones and the flesh.” (Reported by Bukhari 4/476)

Abu Sa’id Al Khudri and Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “There would be an announcer (in Paradise) who would make this announcement: ‘Verily! There is in store for you (everlasting) health and that you should never fall ill and that you live (forever) and do not die at all. And that, you would remain young and never grow old. And that you would always live in affluent circumstances and never become destitute, as words of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, are: And it would be announced to them: ‘This is the Paradise. You have been made to inherit it for what you used to do.’” (Reported by Muslim 6803)
Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah's Messenger said, “He who would get into Paradise (would be made to enjoy such an everlasting) bliss that he would neither become destitute, nor would his clothes wear out, nor his youth would decline.” (Reported by Muslim 6802)
‘Abdullah ibn Umar narrated that Allah's Messenger said, “The lowest in station among the inhabitants of Paradise will be he who looks at his gardens, his wives, his bliss, his servants, and his couches stretching a thousand years' journey, and the one who will be most honored by Allah will be he who looks at His face morning and evening.” He then recited, “Faces on that day will be bright, looking at their Rabb (only God and Sustainer).” (Reported by Tirmidhi 5657 and Ahmad)
19. Perpetual joy
“The parable of the Garden which the righteous are promised! Beneath it flow rivers: perpetual is the enjoyment thereof and the shade therein: such is the End of the Righteous; and the End of Unbelievers is the Fire.” (Qur’an, Surah Ar-Ra'd, 13:35)
20. Enjoy luxurious life
“Then those who have believed and worked righteous deeds shall be honored and made to enjoy luxurious life in a Garden of Delight.” (Qur’an, Surah Ar-Rum, 30:15)
21. Peace, security and harmony without any sense of enmity nor jealousy
“The righteous will be amid Gardens and fountains of clear-flowing water. (Their greeting will be): ‘Enter you here in Peace and Security.’ And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of injury: (they will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on raised couches.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Hijr, 15:45-47)
“And the Garden will be brought nigh to the Righteous - no more a thing distant. (A voice will say ‘This is what was promised for you for every penitent heedful one, who feared the Most Gracious Unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him). Enter you therein in Peace and Security. This is a Day of Eternal Life!’ There will be for them therein all that they wish’ and there is more with Us.” (Qur’an, Surah Qaf, 50:31-35)
Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet said, “The first batch (of people) who will enter Paradise will be (glittering) like the full moon, and the batch next to them will be (glittering) like the most brilliant star in the sky. Their hearts will be as if the heart of a single man, for they will have neither enmity nor jealousy amongst themselves; everyone will have two wives from the houris, (who will be so beautiful, pure and transparent that) the marrow of the bones of their legs will be seen through the bones and the flesh.” (Reported by Bukhari 4/476)
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22. Abundance without measure or most excellent provision
“The life of this world is alluring to those who reject faith and they scoff at those who believe. But the righteous will be above them on the Day of Resurrection; for Allah bestows His abundance without measures on whom He will.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 212)
"Those who believe and work righteousness for them is forgiveness and a sustenance most generous.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Hajj, 22:50)
“…And those who believe in Allah and work righteousness He will admit to Gardens beneath which rivers flow to dwell therein forever: Allah has indeed granted for them a most excellent provision.” (Qur’an, Surah At-Talaaq, 65:11)
Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger said: “He who would get into Paradise (would be made to enjoy such an everlasting) bliss that he would neither become destitute, nor would his clothes wear out, nor his youth would decline.” (Reported by Muslim 6802)
23. They shall have before their Rabb all that they wish for (a fulfillment of the heart’s desires)
“To the righteous (when) it is said ‘What is it that your Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) has revealed?’ they say ‘All that is good.’ To those who do good there is good in this world and the Home of the Hereafter is even better. And excellent indeed is the Home of the righteous Gardens of Eternity which they will enter: beneath them flow (pleasant) rivers: they will have therein all that they wish: thus does Allah reward the righteous.” (Qur’an, Surah An-Nahl, 16:30-31)
“You will see the wrongdoers in fear on account of what they have earned and [the burden of] that must [necessarily] fall on them. But those who believe and work righteous deeds will be in the luxuriant mead of the Gardens. They shall have before their Rabb all that they wish for. That will indeed be the magnificent Bounty [of Allah]. That is [the Bounty] whereof Allah gives Glad Tidings to His Servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say: ‘No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin.’ And if anyone earns any good, We shall give Him an increase of good in respect thereof. For Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate [service].’” (Qur’an, Surah Ash-Shurah, 42: 22-23)
“Verily for the righteous there will be a fulfillment of (the Heart’s) desires; Gardens enclosed and Grape-vines; companions of equal age; and a cup full (to the brim). No vanity shall they hear therein nor untruth Recompense from your Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) a Gift (amply) sufficient (from) the Rabb of the heavens and the earth and all between (Allah) Most Gracious: none shall have power to argue with Him.” (Qur’an, Surah An-Naba', 78:31-37)
24. In the presence or good pleasure of Allah: the supreme success
“Say: ‘shall I give you glad tidings of things far better than those? For the righteous are Gardens in nearness to their Rabb with rivers flowing beneath; therein is their eternal home, with companions pure [and holy] and the good Pleasure of Allah. For in Allah’s Sight are [all] His servants.’” (Qur’an, Surah Al-‘Imran, 3: 15)
“As to the Righteous they will be in the midst of Gardens and Rivers in an Assembly of Truth in the Presence of a Sovereign Omnipotent.” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Qamar, 54:54-55)
“The believers, men and women, are protectors one of another. They enjoin what is just and forbid what is evil. They observe regular prayers practice regular charity and obey Allah and His Messenger. On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power Wise. Allah has promised the believers, men and women, gardens under which rivers flow to dwell therein and beautiful mansions in gardens of everlasting bliss. But the greatest bliss is the Good Pleasure of Allah: that is the supreme success.” (Qur’an, Surah At-Taubah, 9:71-72)
Suhayb ibn Sinan Ar-Rumi narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “When those deserving of Paradise would enter Paradise, the Blessed and the Exalted would ask: ‘Do you wish Me to give you anything more?’ They would say: ‘Have You not brightened our faces? Have You not made us enter Paradise and saved us from Fire?’ He (the narrator) said: “He (Allah) would lift the veil, and of things given to them nothing would be dearer to them than the sight of their Rabb, the Mighty and the Glorious.” (Reported by Muslim 347)
‘Abdullah ibn Umar narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “The lowest in station among the inhabitants of Paradise will be he who looks at his gardens, his wives, his bliss, his servants, and his couches stretching a thousand years’ journey, and the one who will be most honored by Allah will be he who looks at His face morning and evening.” He then recited, “Faces on that day will be bright, looking at their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer).” (Reported by Tirmidhi 5657 and Ahmad)
From the above Qur’anic Ayat (Verses) and authentic Ahadith, we can therefore say that righteousness brings tremendous rewards to us. It is for our benefit that we strive to spend our time, money, efforts and our life to attain righteousness. Let us take inspiration (and admonition) from Allah’s divine statement:
“If anyone does a righteous deed it is to his own benefit; if he does evil it works against (His own soul). In the end will you (all) be brought back to your Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer).” (Qur’an, Surah Al-Jathiyah, 45:15)