Page 19 - The Importance of Following the Good Word

warner to you. Worship none but Allah. I fear for you
the punishment of a painful day. (Surah Hud, 25-26)
He said: "My people! What do you think? If I were to
have clear evidence from my Lord and He had given
me a mercy direct from Him, but you were blind to it,
could we force it on you if you were unwilling?
My people! I do not ask you for any wealth for it. My
wage is the responsibility of Allah alone. I will not
chase away those who believe. They are surely going
to meet their Lord. However, I see you as ignorant
people.
My people! Who would help me against Allah if I did
drive them away? So will you not pay heed?
I do not say to you that I possess the treasuries of Allah;
nor do I know the Unseen; nor do I say that I am an
angel; nor do I say to those who are vile in your eyes
that Allah will not give them any good. Allah knows
best what is in their hearts. If I did, I would certainly be
one of the wrongdoers." (Surah Hud, 28-31)
The resolve of the Prophets in summoning to Allah's reli-
gion, despite the insolence and ignorance they faced from
their people, was founded in specific reasons. The Prophets
and their followers are those who are very well aware of the
punishment of Hell, as described in the Qur'an, possessing a
sure faith in it. For this reason, as the verse quoted above
about the Prophet Nuh (as) exemplifies, believers expend
much effort to warn the heedless and to save them from se-
vere punishment. However, they turn away from those who
ignore their warnings, who persist in denial, despite all ef-
forts, for this is what is commanded by our Lord:

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