Page 49 - Self-Sacrifice in the Qur'an's Moral Teachings

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

what has been sent down to you from your Lord is the Truth. But
most people do not believe" (Surat ar-Ra'd: 1). Most people do not ac-
cept this invitation to salvation in both worlds, even though doing so
would give them a good and happy life. Moreover, they are deter-
mined not to understand the message.
The prophets and other sincere believers who preached the im-
portance of having a good moral character were always patient and
displayed their moral excellence and sincere self-sacrifice by speaking
the finest of words. They did all that they could not for their own gain,
but to save people from the pain of Hell. They did not become angry
with those who refused their message, for their awareness enabled
them to proclaim the truth patiently and to find the best way to reach
others. The Prophet Noah's (as) message to his people clearly shows
his sincerity, self-sacrifice, and patience:

He [Noah] said: "My Lord, I have called my people night and
day. But my calling has only made them more evasive. Indeed,
every time I told them of Your forgiveness, they put their fingers
in their ears, wrapped themselves up in their clothes, and were
overweeningly arrogant. Then I called them openly. Then I ad-
dressed them both publicly and privately." (Surah Nuh: 5-9)
The Prophet Noah (as) used many methods to convince his people
to follow the true path. We are told in these verses that this virtuous
person advised his people day and night and that they opposed him so
much that they put their fingers in their ears [and] wrapped themselves up in
their clothes. But in spite of this, he continued to relay Allah's message
with patience and sincerity:
[Noah said:] "I said: ‘Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Truly, He is
Endlessly Forgiving. He will send heaven down on you in
abundant rain and reinforce you with more wealth and chil-

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