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The Qur'an is full of references topromises of heaven for those who obey God, and hell for those who disobey. Although interpretations may differ, perhaps it could be taken as a sign that self-interest is ok: if God didn't expect you to act in your own self-interest, it seems he would not offer punishment/reward as your motivation. That is not to say that punishment/reward would be your only motivation; presumably love for God is a big factor. But punishment/reward is by far the most abundantly mentioned motivation, at least in the Qur'an.

The Qur'an is full of references to heaven for those who obey God, and hell for those who disobey. Although interpretations may differ, perhaps it could be taken as a sign that self-interest is ok: if God didn't expect you to act in your own self-interest, it seems he would not offer punishment/reward as your motivation. That is not to say that punishment/reward would be your only motivation; presumably love for God is a big factor. But punishment/reward is by far the most abundantly mentioned motivation, at least in the Qur'an.

The Qur'an is full of promises of heaven for those who obey God, and hell for those who disobey. Although interpretations may differ, perhaps it could be taken as a sign that self-interest is ok: if God didn't expect you to act in your own self-interest, it seems he would not offer punishment/reward as your motivation. That is not to say that punishment/reward would be your only motivation; presumably love for God is a big factor. But punishment/reward is by far the most abundantly mentioned motivation, at least in the Qur'an.

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The Qur'an is full of references to heaven for those who obey God, and hell for those who disobey. Although interpretations may differ, perhaps most interpreters would concludeit could be taken as a sign that self-interest is ok: if God didn't expect you to act in your own self-interest, it seems he would not offer punishment/reward as your motivation. That is not to say that punishment/reward would be your only motivation; presumably love for God is a big factor. But punishment/reward is by far the most abundantly mentioned motivation, at least in the Qur'an.

The Qur'an is full of references to heaven for those who obey God, and hell for those who disobey. Although interpretations may differ, perhaps most interpreters would conclude that self-interest is ok: if God didn't expect you to act in your own self-interest, it seems he would not offer punishment/reward as your motivation. That is not to say that punishment/reward would be your only motivation; presumably love for God is a big factor. But punishment/reward is by far the most abundantly mentioned motivation, at least in the Qur'an.

The Qur'an is full of references to heaven for those who obey God, and hell for those who disobey. Although interpretations may differ, perhaps it could be taken as a sign that self-interest is ok: if God didn't expect you to act in your own self-interest, it seems he would not offer punishment/reward as your motivation. That is not to say that punishment/reward would be your only motivation; presumably love for God is a big factor. But punishment/reward is by far the most abundantly mentioned motivation, at least in the Qur'an.

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The Qur'an is full of references to heaven for those who obey God, and hell for those who disobey. Although interpretations may differ, perhaps most interpreters would conclude that self-interest is ok: if God didn't expect you to act in your own self-interest, it seems he would not offer punishment/reward as your motivation. That is not to say that punishment/reward would be your only motivation; presumably love for God is a big factor. But punishment/reward is by far the most abundantly mentioned motivation, at least in the Qur'an.