Page 72 - The Courage of the Faithful

THE COURAGE OF THE FA I T H F U L

display, and they can observe them only with a wonder tinged with
e n v y. Eff e c t i v e l y, the determination and courage of the faithful are
such as to set an example to all who are on the face of the Earth.
Courage ensures even greater devotion in earning Allah's good
pleasure and propagating the morality of the Qur'an. In spite of all
the hindrances effected by the unbelievers, the believer becomes still

m o re determined in carrying out the duty imparted upon him by
Allah of informing others about the faith, and continues to relate the
morality of the Qur'an with great fervor.
In spite of oppression and other obstacles, it is the duty of every
Muslim to live according to the superior morality of Islam.
Otherwise, as Allah advises us in the following verse, "What reason
could you have for not fighting in the Way of Allah—for those men,

women and children who are oppressed and say, "Our Lord, take us
out of this city whose inhabitants are wrongdoers! Give us a pro -
tector from You! Give us a helper from You!" (Surat An-Nisa', 75),
they will not be fulfilling His instructions. In fact, every believer
with a conscience has enough faith and spiritual strength both for
himself and to come to the aid of others. In a world where people are
t reated with cru e l t y, killed unjustly, and basically subjected to tor-
ment in this world, it is inappropriate for any believer to pursue his
own selfish interests or to ignore the plight of such people.

Under such circumstances, every Muslim of conscience should
develop his courage, and if there are points at which his courage is
deficient, he should determine what these are and improve it with
fear of Allah, because, "the life of this world, compared to the
Hereafter, is only fleeting enjoyment." (Surat ar- Ra‘d, 26).
In this world, which passes in the blink of an eye, not to act

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