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WHAT KIND OF A CHARACTER DOES ALLAH DEMAND FROM US?
people's attitudes may be. Even though he is enraged, he manages to
control himself and shows steadfastness.
In one verse, Allah commands people to compete in being steadfast:
You who believe, be steadfast; be supreme in steadfastness; and
remain stationed; and have fear of Allah; so that hopefully you
will be successful. (Surah Al 'Imran: 200)
The steadfastness of the prophets mentioned in the Qur'an sets an
example for us. As you will remember, the suffering of Ayyub, peace be
upon him, lasted a very long time. But this noble slave of Allah showed
