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streaming with tears of grief that they had no resources to
spend (on the cause). The way (to blame) is only against
those who ask permission of you though they are rich; they
prefer to stay with the those who remain behind: Allah has
sealed their hearts; so they know not.” (Surat at-Tawba,
9:91-93)

26 Neither Weakening, Nor Sorrow Nor Despair

The believers have a long and hard struggle in the
way of Allah. Their path may beset by enemies, many
in number, and better equipped. However, so long as
they follow Allah’s Way, the believers inevitably
overcome these enemies.

One of the reasons for their victory is that, as
believers, they carry out this struggle with great
enthusiasm and excitement. This is something that
unbelievers cannot do; because, being devoted to this
life, they are unfaithful to Allah. They have fears and
weaknesses, and immediately give up when
confronted with difficulties. On the contrary,
believers never weaken since they know that Allah is
always with them and they will be the ones to
succeed. This is described in the Qur’anic verse
below:
“Many a Prophet fought (in Allah’s Cause), and along

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