Page 73 - Zeal and Enthusiasm in the Qur'an

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

draw the most accurate conclusions. Even at times of exhaustion,
they have a sharp consciousness due to their zeal. They carry out
their tasks in the most precise and perfect way possible and, by the

will of Allah, obtain successful results. In brief, they display bound-
less resolution and strength in everything they do and never be-
come weak-hearted. In case they fail to attain immediate success,
they never despair or lose their commitment, aware that the out-
come of every effort is always favorable for believers.

Obtaining the aid and support of Allah

"And Allah will surely support those who support Him [i.e.,
His cause]. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in
Might." 97
In this verse Allah promises His aid to those who hold fast to the
religion zealously. In the Qur’an, Allah gives the example of Saul
(Talut) and his army. Some of the men in Saul’s army who were
about to fight against the army of Goliath (Jalut) displayed weak-
heartedness and feigned that they had no strength to fight.
However, those who had true faith in Allah and served Him zeal-

ously showed courage and said:
"How many a small company has overcome a large com-
pany by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient." 98
They sought refuge in Allah, so Allah supported the pious ser-
vants with His help and made them victorious over the army of
Goliath in spite of their small number. The event is described in the

Qur’an as follows:
"And when Saul went forth with the soldiers, he said,
‘Indeed, Allah will be testing you with a river. So whoever
drinks from it is not of me, and whoever does not taste it is

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