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The Evil's Greatest Fear: The Alliance Of The Good

righteousness.
However, Satan certainly aims to gain control over every
person who devotes himself to goodness and weaken his
resolve. One method Satan employs to discourage a person

striving for the good is to make him belittle his efforts and
say "What difference would my efforts make?" Faced with all
the evil, cruelty, wars and massacres taking place in all
corners of the world, a person may feel himself to be feeble
and impotent. However, the fact of the matter is quite
otherwise. First of all, neither an individual, nor a society, or
any other power can bring peace, security, tolerance, love,
compassion, friendship and understanding to the world. The
One who will establish this blissful environment is our Lord,
who has power over all things, who possesses endless might,
and who knows what is inside our hearts, and the substance
of our thoughts and words.
We, on the other hand, should strive for the good solely
as a demonstration of our true and sincere intentions and our
service to God, and as a way to earn the rewards of God. A
sincere word from someone, a pleasing manner in another, or

the patience and commitment one displays, may well set an
example for others, make them feel closer to the morality of
the Qur'an, and eventually become a propelling force in
increasing the number of the good. Ultimately, God will give
strength to the good and turn this world into a happy one.
Therefore, saying "Would my efforts be of any help?" is only
a temptation from Satan, and lending an ear to this
temptation is simply a way of avoiding one's responsibility.
As long as one is determined to do what is right and
remain conscientious, there are great things that can be