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It’s hard for me to choose a favorite verse from Surah Al-Kahf, but if I had to, my heart would gravitate to these two ayahs.

These verses beautifully capture powerful promises:

First, the Creator promises our efforts will never be lost. This encourages me to keep going, keep renewing my intentions.

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ إِنَّا لَا نُضِيعُ أَجْرَ مَنْ أَحْسَنَ عَمَلًا

As for those who believe and do good deeds – We do not let the reward of anyone who does a good deed go to waste [18:30]

Second, the reward for our efforts is the highest of Paradise: Al-Firdaus. What an honor. In exchange for a temporary world, temporary challenges, temporary pleasures, we are promised a permanent, everlasting home.

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتُ ٱلْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا

But those who believe and do good deeds will be given the Gardens of Paradise [18:107]

These verses are simple. They speak to the heart of anyone who believes Allah is ONE and Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), the Messenger.

Peace & blessings upon the Nabi of Allah.