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THE COURAGE OF THE FA I T H F U L

Allah's help is very near. (Surat al-Baqara, 214)
As Allah vows in the above verse, every believer who hopes to
enter Paradise will endure trials like those experienced by the faith-
ful in the past. At this point, they will devote themselves to A l l a h ,
trust in Him, remain determined and courageous, knowing that all
trials are a part of life.

If, under such circumstances, a person compromises his re l i-
gion in any way whatsoever, it is truly dishonorable for him. If the
person is sincere, there is nothing to fear. In fact, in the verses of the
Qur'an, Allah informs us of the good news that for every difficulty
there is relief, and that He will not burden anyone beyond their abil-
ity to cope with it:
For truly with hardship comes ease; truly with hardship

comes ease. (Surat al-Inshirah, 5-6)
As for those who believe and do right actions—We impose on
no self any more than it can bear—they are the Companions of the
Garden, remaining in it timelessly, for ever.
We will strip away any rancor in their hearts. Rivers will
flow under them and they will say, "Praise be to Allah Who
has guided us to this! We would not have been guided, had
Allah not guided us. The messengers of our Lord came
with the Truth." It will be proclaimed to them: "This is your

Garden which you have inherited for what you did." (Surat
al-A‘raf, 42-43)

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