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circumstances, those who worked to promote His way have
constantly been watched, followed, and imprisoned.
Such experiences may look extremely oppressive from the
outside; however, remember that believers regard them as
spiritual training, for they know that such difficulties are a source
of joy and contentment, a way of purification that helps them gain
Allah's approval and mercy, as well as attain the promise of
paradise. Such events allow them to come closer to Allah, to

witness the Qur'an's truth and Allah's close interest in what
happens to them.
In the Qur'an the believers' courage is revealed as follows:
... Say: "Call on your partner-deities. Try all of your wiles
against me and grant me no reprieve. My Protector is Allah,
Who sent down the Book. He takes care of the righteous."
(Surat al-A'raf, 195-196)

Efforts to oppress, wear down, and frighten

In order to increase their spiritual reward, Allah tests the
believers' patience, trust, and determination to remain faithful to

Him. He may do this in many different ways, one of which He
reveals in the Qur'an:
When you were few and oppressed in the land, afraid that the
people would snatch you away, He gave you refuge, supported
you with His help, and provided you with good things so that,
hopefully, you would be thankful. (Surat al-Anfal, 26)
No matter how bereft and helpless believers may appear,
Allah's mercy and assistance are always with them. In other
verses Allah speaks of the armies He sends to support believers:
O you who believe! Remember Allah's blessing to you when