Abraham (16:120 – 16:122)

Abraham

16:120 Abraham was indeed an exemplary vanguard in his submission to GOD, a monotheist who never worshiped idols.

16:121 Because he was appreciative of His Lord’s blessings, He chose him and guided him in a straight path.

16:122 We granted him happiness in this life, and in the Hereafter he will be with the righteous.

From these verses we see that happiness is a reward God gives to real submitters to God who are appreciative of God’s blessing.

14:7 Your Lord has decreed: “The more you thank Me, the more I give you.” But if you turn unappreciative, then My retribution is severe.