Page 48 - Islam: The Religion of Ease

ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF EASE

Remember when you called on your Lord for help and
He responded to you: "I will reinforce you with a thou-
sand angels riding rank after rank." Allah only did this to
give you good news and to set your hearts at rest. Victory
comes from no one but Allah. Allah is Almighty, All-
Wise. (Surat al-Anfal: 9-10)
Believers who know that Allah helps whomever He wills
and in whichever way He wills, never lose their trust and keep
their serenity even in really difficult situations. In this state of
mind they lead the most beautiful life in spiritual terms.

Allah portrays believers to their enemies in
greater numbers than they actually are
By Allah's will, believers have been lesser in number in
every period than unbelievers. However, the winning side has
always been the believers, not the ones in greater numbers.
Believers, with their Allah-given qualities of wisdom, sagacity,
discernment, and good morals have always been successful
against unbelievers. Moreover, Allah has chosen to present be-
lievers in greater numbers than they actually are, and conse-
quently this has led the unbelievers to feel intimidated and
fearful. In His verses Allah relates this with an example from the
Prophet's (saas) era:
Remember when Allah made you see them as few when
you met them, and also made you seem few in their eyes.
This was so that Allah could settle a matter whose result
was preordained. All matters return to Allah. You who
believe! When you meet their army, stand firm and re-
member Allah repeatedly so that hopefully you will be
successful. (Surat al-Anfal: 44-45)

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