[15]. By worshiping others besides Allāh and dying as such without repenting.
[16]. Allāh Almighty rules Supreme and none can stop Him from bringing His punishment on the unbelievers into reality; but most people are oblivious to this and therefore doubt it.
[17]. The source of true and lasting joy is from Allāh and by following His last and final messenger, prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It enables us to shine Allah’s light as we strive to bring joy to others, a joy that offers hope and strength to face trials.
18. Believers always need to remember Allah’s great bounty by which He guided them to Islam and gave them the gift of the Qur’an to which any worldly gain is not even remotely comparable. When the righteous prosper the city rejoices. When those who truly live by Islamic faith begin to influence a community, then this signals good news because it means Allah’s justice is taking hold. Greed diminishes. The poor find support. The oppressed are protected. Whenever Islam flourishes, then there’s joy and blessing in the city.