Page 74 - The Moral Values of the Qur'an

with him (fought) large bands of religious learned men. But
they never lost heart which did befall them in Allah's Way,
nor did they weaken nor give in. Allah Loves those who are
firm and steadfast.” (Surat Aal-e-Imran, 3:146)

However, believers need to pray for this
enthusiasm and excitement, for it is easy to fall a prey
to faint-heartedness - something for which Satan
strives very hard. At a moment of crisis, the
hypocrites said to the companions of the Prophet
Mohammed: “O people of Yathrib(al-Madinah)!
There is no stand (possible) for you (against the
enemy attack)! Therefore go back!” (Surat al-Ahzab,
33:13), thus trying to create a feeling of despair and
bring about a consequent defeat. But the believers are
warned in the Qur’an about all these dubious factors:
“So patiently persevere: for verily the promise of
Allah is true: nor let those shake your firmness, who
have (themselves) no certainty of faith.” (Surat ar-
Room, 30:60)

The believer is responsible only for himself and
should not be affected by the weaknesses of others.
Neither should the strength of enemies affect and
frighten him. The whole life of believers is for Allah
and they will go on praying for His good pleasure till
the end of their lives. In one verse, it is decreed:

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