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selves. For this reason, men are often forced to calm their women down
while trying to resolve the situation.
Such a situation is inconceivable for Muslim women, for their love,

trust, dedication, and submission to Allah help them develop a strong,
courageous, and brave personality. They know that Allah will test them
with hardship and that those who remain firm in their submission and
dedication to Him will be rewarded with His mercy. This makes them
even more determined, as Allah reveals below:
Many a Prophet has been killed, when there were many thousands with
him. They did not give up in the face of what assailed them in the Way
of Allah, nor did they weaken, nor did they yield. Allah loves the stead-
fast. (Surah Al 'Imran: 146)
Those who, when disaster strikes them, say: "We belong to Allah, and to
Him we will return." (Surat al-Baqara: 156)
Those to whom people said: "The people have gathered against you, so
fear them." But that merely increased their faith, and they said: "Allah is
enough for us and the Best of Guardians." (Surah Al 'Imran: 173)

This bravery is based on their lack of concern for their worldly life,
for they know that their submission and trust in Allah will be rewarded
in the best possible way. Allah gave life and will take it back again, just
as He gave everything else (e.g., health, youth, and property) and will
take it all back again. Aware of this truth, and that Allah creates every-
thing according to His wisdom and goodness, they maintain their peace
of mind. As a result, believing women never lose heart in the face of dan-
ger, hardship, or personal risk.
Furthermore, their courage is reflected in their determination to ob-
serve the limits that Allah has imposed upon humanity. Whatever the
situation, they do not make compromises with the Qur'an's morality or
fear or respect any thing or being other than Allah. Allah reveals this
quality in the verse given below:

Mary: An Exemplary Muslim Woman