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said that they trusted only in Allah, sought refuge only in
Him, and that He shows them the true path. Allah reveals
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at-Tawba: 51). Such a degree of trust comes only from a
sincere faith in Allah.
We see another example in Surah Yusuf 23, when the
governor’s wife, tried to seduce Yusuf (as). He took refuge in
Allah and, despite the threat of being humiliated and thrown
into prison, did not succumb to her demand. His response
to her demonstrates his close attachment to Allah:
He said: “O my Lord, prison is preferable to me than
what they call upon me to do. Unless You turn their
guile away from me, it may well be that I will fall for
them and so become a man of ignorance.” (Surah
Yusuf: 33)
An important characteristic of prophets and messen-
gers is the example they leave to those around them.
When necessary, they are determined, unmovable and
uncompromising; however, they are also full of love and
compassion. Moreover, people living around them are
influenced by their attitudes and behavior. For example,
Musa (as) was strong and decisive when dealing with
Pharaoh, but gentle with the magicians. Thus, after they
embraced Islam and Pharaoh threatened them with torture
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