Al-Madinah Academy

Say, "Have you considered: if your water was to become sunken [into the earth], then who could bring you flowing water?" [67:30]

And never say of anything, "Indeed, I will do that tomorrow," Except [when adding], "If Allaah wills." And remember your Lord when you forget [it] and say, "Perhaps my Lord will guide me to what is nearer than this to right conduct." [18:23-24]

And never think that Allaah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only delays them for a Day when eyes will stare [in horror]. Racing ahead, their heads raised up, their glance does not come back to them, and their hearts are void. [14:42-43]

If Allaah speaks of the punishment of certain crimes (i.e. stealing, adultery, etc...) think of why it is so severe

O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones, over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do not disobey Allaah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded. [66:6]

When reading verses speaking of Paradise, try to picture yourself there, try to hear the sounds and smell the fragrances. Imagine how wonderful it is and you will be driven to work for it. When reading verses of punishment and descriptions of the grave and Hell, try to picture and imagine them so you will be driven to do what is in your means to avoid the punishment. For example, try to imagine what it would be like to be branded on your forehead and sides with a hot iron! Most of us have been burned before, imagine a heat at least 70 times that.