Page 258 - Learning from the Qur'an

Go out to fight, light-armed and heavy-armed, and strive with
your wealth and yourselves in the Way of Allah. That is better for
you if you only knew. (Qur'an, 9:41)
Fight them! Allah will punish them at your hands, and disgrace
them and help you against them, and heal the hearts of those who
believe. (Qur'an, 9:14)
O Prophet, strive against the unbelievers and hypocrites and be
harsh with them. Their shelter will be Hell. What an evil
destination! (Qur'an, 9:73)
But the Messenger and those who believe along with him have
strived with their wealth and with themselves. They are the people
who will have the good things. They are the ones who are
successful. (Qur'an, 9:88)
So if you come upon such people in war, make a harsh example of
them to deter those coming after them so that hopefully they will
pay heed. (Qur'an, 8:57)

HE HAS A PERFECT SYSTEM OF INTELLIGENCE
A demon of the jinn said, 'I will bring it to you before you get up
from your seat. I am strong and trustworthy enough to do it.' He
who possessed knowledge of the Book said, 'I will bring it to you
before your glance returns to you.' And when he (Sulayman) saw
it standing firmly in his presence, he said, 'This is part of my Lord's
favour to test me to see if I will give thanks or show ingratitude.
Whoever gives thanks only does so to his own gain. Whoever is
ungrateful, my Lord is Rich Beyond Need, Generous.' (Qur'an,
27:39-40)
Then, when they reached the Valley of the Ants, an ant said, 'Ants!
Enter your dwellings so that Sulayman and his troops do not crush
you unwittingly.' He (Sulayman) smiled, laughing at its words,
and said, 'My Lord, keep me thankful for the blessing You have
bestowed on me and on my parents, and keep me acting rightly,
pleasing You, and admit me, by Your mercy, among Your servants

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