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HARUN YAHYA

down and have followed the messenger, so write us down

among the witnesses." (Surah Al 'Imran:52-53)
One of the true believers' main characteristics is that
they believe in concealed mysteries and obey the messen-
gers unquestioningly. Such believers know that every word
spoken by Allah's messengers is true, and so they trust
them completely, follow them, and love and respect them.
As revealed in "The Prophet is closer to the believers than their
own selves" (Surat al-Ahzab:6), this devotion is superior to
all other forms of love. Indeed, the devotion of the Prophet's
(may Allah bless him and grant him peace) Companions
and their protection of him during the wars against the pa-
gans is a fine example of this.
In addition to Roman pagan oppression and the
hypocrisy of some polytheistic Jews, as well as the opposi-

tion of prominent Jews who pursued only their own inter-
ests, the fact that the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) had only a very
few followers draws our attention to the difficult circum-
stances in which he found himself. However, it must be
made clear that there is considerable wisdom in the fact that
he struggled in such difficult conditions. The Prophet Jesus
(pbuh) and those sincere, devout believers who followed
him displayed great patience, by Allah's leave, in these try-
ing circumstances and will receive their reward at every
moment in His Presence. Such climates are actually very
valuable, for they increase the believers' determination and
mutual devotion, strengthen their faith, and reinforce their