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attacks and slanders, cannot take place without Allah's
knowledge and permission. And for that reason, the believers do
not fear the unbelievers' plots, for: "... The misguided cannot
harm you as long as you are guided..." (Surat al-Ma'ida, 105); "...
Allah will not give the unbelievers any way against the
believers" (Surat an-Nisa', 141); and, "... if you are steadfast and
guard against evil, their scheming will not harm you in any way.

Allah encompasses what they do" (Surah Al 'Imran, 120).
But this does not mean that the believers do not experience any
trouble. Allah will test them by means of such assaults to bring
them to maturity. Allah reveals in the Qur'an that they will have
the strength to endure their testing, for "Allah does not impose on
any self more than it can stand" (Surat al-Baqara, 286).
This truth is revealed in the following verse:
We will test you with a certain amount of fear and hunger, and
loss of wealth, life, and fruits. But give good news to the
steadfast. (Surat al-Baqara, 155)
In short, for a Messenger and his followers, all the oppressions,

accusations and assaults from unbelievers are a test from Allah.
For this reason, they are determined, secure and patient in what
they have to endure, they never become stricken with panic or
fear. Allah tells in the Qur'an of these qualities evident in
believers:
Those to whom people said: "The people have gathered against
you, so fear them." But that merely increased their faith, and
they replied: "Allah is enough for us and is the Best of
Guardians." (Surah Al 'Imran, 173)

But notice that the Messengers' and the believers' patience does
not mean that they endure their difficulties passively. On the