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THE COURAGE OF THE FA I T H F U L

p reach their religion, will suffer great loss. As we are told in the
verses of the Qur'an:
By the Late Afternoon, truly man is in loss–except for
those who believe and do right actions and urge each
other to the truth and urge each other to steadfastness.
(Surat al-‘Asr, 1-3)

Satan Cannot Influence the Faithful into Cowardice
As stated earlier, Satan has no power or influence over the
faithful. This truth is referred to in a verse of the Qur'an:

You have no authority over any of My servants except for
the misled who follow you. (Surat al-Hijr, 42)
Satan's efforts only effect his followers whom he has corrupted,
and he can only influence by frightening them:
That was only Satan who intimidated his adherents. But do
not fear them—fear Me if you are believers. (Surah Al
‘Imran, 175)
A believer responds to Satan's wiles and snares with tre p i d a-
tion and courage. For example, Satan is determined to undermine

the strength of the believers, sow enmity among them, and demor-
alize them. As we are told in the following verse, "… The satans in -
spire their friends to dispute with you…" (Surat al-An‘am, 121), he
attacks the faithful by way of his followers. But, believers whose
faith is strong, and who are aware of Satan's ruses, from having been
informed of them in the Qur'an, are not deluded. They re c o g n i z e
Satan's petty schemes right away.

Believers are courageous despite the attempts of Satan and his
cohorts. They respond to his ploys by doing the exact opposite of

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