That is the good news that Allah gives to His servants who believe and do right actions. Say: “I do not ask you for any wage for this—except for you to love your near of kin. If anyone does a good action, We will increase the good of it for him. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Ever-Thankful.” ( Surat ash-Shura, 42:23)

Sincere believers who display the attributes mentioned in the Qur'an, who remain loyal to Allah's religion, and who do not associate partners with Him are given the good news of rewards both in this world and in the next. For example:

Their Lord gives them the good news of His mercy and good pleasure, and of gardens where they will enjoy everlasting delight. ( Surat at-Tawba, 9:21)

There is good news for them in the life of the world and in the Hereafter. There is no changing the words of Allah. That is the great victory! (Surah Yunus, 10:64)

The angels descend on those who say: “Our Lord is Allah,” and then go straight: “Do not fear and do not grieve, but rejoice in the garden you have been promised. We are your protectors in the life of the world and the Hereafter. You will have there all that you could wish for. You will have there everything you demand. Hospitality from One Who is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Surah Fussilat, 41:30-32)

Apart from the good news of Paradise , the source of eternal happiness and joy, Allah gives many glad tidings to His sincere servants in this world as well. He proclaims these glad tidings in the Qur'an and describes how He answers prayers. For example, Allah told the Prophets that those nations who are insolent toward them would be destroyed. Similarly, He answered the prayers of those Prophets for sons. He gave Prophet Zakariyya (as) the good news of Prophet Yahya (as). Similarly, Maryam was given the good news of Prophet ‘Isa (as), and Prophet Ibrahim (as) was given the good news of Prophet Ishaq (as) and Prophet Ya‘qub (as). The related verses read:

“O Zakariyya. We give you the good news of a boy named Yahya, a name we have given to no one else before.” (Surah Maryam, 19:7)

And We gave him the good news of a forbearing boy. ( Surat as-Saffat, 37:101)

Aug 19, 2009