Page 43 - Zeal and Enthusiasm in the Qur'an

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbeliev-
ing people." 52

It is indeed this attitude in the face of hardship – sincere efforts
coupled with acceptance – which reveals genuine zeal. The
strength of their faith in Allah and the hereafter enables believers to
struggle hard against difficulties without ever feeling weak-hearted.

Becoming more zealous in the face of hardships
It has been stated that among the most important signs of faith

and zeal is the attitude believers assume in the face of hardships.
Another sign revealing believers’ faith in difficult times is that they
never become weak-hearted. On the contrary, when they face
hardships, their zeal grows even stronger, for people cannot attain
paradise unless they are tested by difficulties, as were the people
of past generations.
"Or do you think that you will enter paradise while such
[trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed
on before you?" 53

Therefore, a believer’s encounter with problems and hardships
is inevitable and is a requisite of religion. To put it another way,
these tests determine important attributes of believers and give in-
dications of their being on the right path.
Conducting oneself in compliance with Qur’anic verses in the
face of difficulties makes a person someone with whom Allah is
content. This being the case, it is a believer’s will to face hardships,

as did the prophets, their companions and all true believers who
lived throughout history. With excitement and joy they await the
moment Allah’s promise will be fulfilled. Being tested with similar
difficulties means that they are following in the prophets’ footsteps.

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