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“Who are humble in their prayers, ” In The Holy Qur’an, there are eleven cases in which the Arabic word /falah/ (salvation) is used along with the word /la‘ alla/, (perhaps), and in only three cases the word /falah/ is mentioned without /la‘alla/ in a sense implying certainty. One of them is in this Sura, the other is in Sura Ash-Shams, No, 91, verse 9, “He is indeed successful who purifies it” and the third case is found in Sura Al-’A‘la’, No.

87, verse 14, where it says: “Indeed, he will prosper who purifies himself.” By comparing these three cases, it becomes clear that faith and purification are one in essence. The ultimate and supreme aim of every program in Islam is success and salvation.

Many verses of the holy Qur’an that mention piety and religious decrees also aim to achieve piety: “...so that you may guard yourselves (against evil).” [^1] whereas the categorical aim of piety is: “...and be in awe of Allah; that you may be prosperous.” It is interesting that the most important and the ultimate definitive objective of the religion of Islam has manifestly been mentioned in its first testimony: “Say there is no god but Allah, (so that) you will be successful.” As we said earlier, the choice of the title, “Al-Mu’minun” for this Sura is because of the beginning verses of the Sura that enumerate the attributes of the believers in some short, lively, significant and comprehensive phrases.

In addition, it is interesting that this Sura first mentions the delightful and glorious destiny of the believers before talking about their attributes in order to kindle the flames of love and enthusiasm in them for reaching this goal and great honour in their souls. The Qur’an implies, having gained their final goal in all dimensions, the believers are prosperous. It says: “Successful indeed are the believers” The Arabic term /aflaha/ is derived from the word /falaha/ and /falah/.

It originally means ‘cutting and splitting’ and is then applied to every kind of victory and achievement that results in man’s happiness and success.