And whatever is in the heavens and the earth is His...

And whatever is in the heavens and the earth is His, and to Him should obedience be (rendered) constantly; will you then guard against other than (the punishment of) Allah?” [^2] That is to say the One who deserves Taqwa is the One God and it is He who punishes, takes us to task and rewards us.

As for those who do not believe, God says: “Surely the vilest of animals in Allah’s sight are those who disbelieve, who will not believe; those with whom you make an agreement, then they break their agreement every time and they do not guard (against punishment).” [^3] [^1]: Qur'an, 10:31. [^2]: Qur'an, 16:51-52. [^3]: Qur'an, 8:55-56. Previous…