Page 148 - Learning from the Qur'an

One of them came walking shyly up to him and said, 'My father
invites you so that he can pay you your wage for drawing water
for us.' When he came to him and told him the whole story he
said, 'Have no fear, you have escaped from wrongdoing people.'
One of them said, 'Hire him, father. The best person to hire is
someone strong and trustworthy.' (Qur'an, 28:25-26)
Truly it (the Qur'an) is the speech of a noble Messenger, possessing
great strength, securely placed with the Lord of the Throne, obeyed
there, trustworthy. (Qur'an, 81:19-21)

THEY ARE OF STRONG CHARACTER
Ibrahim was a community in himself, exemplary, obedient to
Allah, a man of pure natural belief. He was not one of the idolaters.
(Qur'an, 16:120)
Mention Maryam in the Book, how she withdrew from her people
to an eastern place, (Qur'an, 19:16)

THEY ARE BRAVE AND DETERMINED
Say: 'Everyone is waiting expectantly so wait expectantly. You
will soon know who are the Companions of the Right Path and
who is guided.' (Qur'an, 20:135)
Recite to them the story of Nuh when he said to his people, 'My
people, if my standing here and reminding you of Allah's Signs has
become too much for you to bear, know that I have put my trust
in Allah. So decide, you and your gods, on what you want to do
and be open about it. Do with me whatever you decide and do
not keep me waiting. (Qur'an, 10:71)
Say: 'What do you await for us except for one of the two best
things? But what we await for you is for Allah to inflict a
punishment on you either directly from Himself or at our hands.
So wait, we are waiting with you!' (Qur'an, 9:52)
I have sought refuge with my Lord and your Lord against your
stoning me. If you do not believe in me, then leave me alone.'
(Qur'an, 44:20-21)

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