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ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF EASE

had not done anything wrong. The turn of events in the Prophet
Joseph’s (as) life may at first sight seem very difficult. But, Allah
rewarded him for his demonstration of good morals and grate-
fulness, and showed that He willed ease along with hardship.
The Prophet Joseph (as), through seemingly negative events,

was placed at the head of the treasury and became an important
minister.
Allah supports the believers by alleviating the hardship the
Prophet Moses (as) experienced. The Prophet Moses (as), in his
struggle against one of the most ferocious people who ever
lived, Pharaoh, gains superiority with Allah's help and support.
When Moses (as) prays to Allah to give him his brother Aaron
(as) as a helper, Allah answers his prayers. Besides this, by
equipping Moses (as) with miraculous powers, Allah enables
him to defeat Pharaoh's sorcerers. And the Prophet Moses (as),
even in the most trying times, doesn't forget that Allah's help is
with the believers. When being followed by Pharaoh's army and
the Red Sea blocking their way ahead, Moses (as) reminds his
companions that Allah's help is always with them and that
Allah will show them a way out:
He said, "Never! My Lord is with me and He will guide
me." So We bade Moses: "Strike the sea with your staff."

And it split in two, each part like a towering cliff. And
We brought the others right up to it. We rescued Moses
and all those who were with him. Then We drowned the
rest. (Surat ash-Shu'ara': 62-66)
Another illustration from the life of the Prophet (saas) is the
occasion when the Prophet Muhammad (saas) is being pursued
by the unbelievers and he hides in a cave along with a believer.

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