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And when adversity touches man, he calls upon his Lord, turning to Him [alone]; then when He bestows on him a favor from Himself, he forgets Him whom he called upon before, and he attributes to Allaah equals to mislead [people] from His way. Say, "Enjoy your disbelief for a little; indeed, you are of the companions of the Fire." Is one who is devoutly obedient during periods of the night, prostrating and standing [in prayer], fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the mercy of his Lord, [like one who does not]? Say, "Are those who know equal to those who do not know?" Only they will remember [who are] people of understanding. Say, "O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allaah is spacious. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account." [39:8-10]

Allaah would not say anything in vain, so pay close attention to each word of the verse (especially the Arabic)

Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire - of women and sons, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and cattle and tilled land. That is the enjoyment of worldly life, but Allaah has with Him the best return. [3:14]

And whoever fears Allaah - He will make for him a way out And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allaah - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allaah will accomplish His purpose. Allaah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent. [65:2-3]

O you who have believed, do not consume usury, doubled and multiplied, but fear Allaah that you may be successful. And fear the Fire, which has been prepared for the disbelievers. And obey Allaah and the Messenger that you may obtain mercy. And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord and a garden as wide as the heavens and earth, prepared for the righteous Who spend [in the cause of Allaah ] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people - and Allaah loves the doers of good; And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allaah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allaah ? - and [who] do not persist in what they have done while they know. Those - their reward is forgiveness from their Lord and gardens beneath which rivers flow [in Paradise], wherein they will abide eternally; and excellent is the reward of the [righteous] workers. [3:130-136]

Pay heed to the different meanings of certain words (especially the Arabic)