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Muslims, and he warned that people would never have the power to alter
anything that came from Allah:

"Everything is by decree—even incapacity and ability" 5
"… When you ask for anything ask it from Allah, and if you seek

help in Allah. Know that if the people were to unite to do you some
benefit they could benefit you only with what Allah had recorded for
you, and that if they were to unite to do you some injury they could
injure you only with what Allah had recorded for you. The pens are
withdrawn and the pages are dry." 6

Every believer who abides by the Sunnah of the Prophet (saas) has to

face every calamity with the same submission as he, and to have faith that
there is beauty and good in everything. We must not forget that the Prophet
Muhammad (saas), one of Allah's most God-fearing servants, was also
tested with great difficulties and trying circumstances.

There were people ready to create various kinds of difficulty in the
communities he addressed. They tried to plot against the Prophet (saas) by
behaving hypocritically. Polytheists refused to abandon the religion of their

ancestors, others asked the Prophet (saas) to bring them a sign to suit their
best interests, they tried to kill, arrest or exile the Prophet (saas), and, basi-
cally, placed all kinds of difficulties in his path.

The Prophet (saas) was always patient with the unbelievers. He con-
tinued to communicate the religion of Allah and to instruct Muslims in the
Qur'an while he protected them from danger. The source of that determina-
tion, success and courage lay his strong faith in Allah, his godliness and

submission. The Prophet (saas) always knew that Allah was with him, as

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