Page 107 - Self-Sacrifice in the Qur'an's Moral Teachings

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

help, for this is part of the Qur'an's morality. But insincere people try to
find a way to avoid this responsibility by claiming that they do not
have the ability to help, it is the wrong time, another responsibility is
more important, they are sick, or they are having financial problems. In
fact, they cannot find a way to help because they have no desire to do
so. This is the real purpose behind their excuses.
In the meantime, while they try to escape responsibility, the suffer-
ers of oppression are still oppressed and continue to be crushed merci-
lessly under harsh conditions. But those individuals who do not heed
their consciences cannot understand the severity of the situation. Instead
of feeling uncomfortable, they regard it as more important to involve
themselves with their own worldly concerns. They also deceive them-
selves into thinking that their view is that of the majority. But they must
not forget that everyone will be held accountable in the Hereafter. Allah
warns believers not to be influenced by such people: "So be steadfast.
Allah's promise is true. Do not let those who have no certainty make
you impatient and shake your firmness" (Surat ar-Rum: 60).
Allah also reveals a very important truth: "So fight in the way of
Allah – you are only answerable for yourself – and spur on the be-
lievers. It may well be that Allah will curb the force of those who do

not believe. Allah has greater force and greater power to punish"
(Surat an-Nisa': 84).
He can remove every difficulty and hardship that may arise, and
so all people who place their trust in Allah can overcome every diffi-
culty with His help. But if they try to escape their responsibilities, they
will experience pangs of suffering sent by Allah that only He can re-
lieve. Given this fact, every person must consider these things carefully
and then put sincerity and the desire to win His favor above every-
thing else.

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