Page 57 - Self-Sacrifice in the Qur'an's Moral Teachings

(as). But with Allah's help, Moses (as)
learned of this trap:
A man came running from the fur-
thest part of the city, shouting:
"Moses, the council is conspiring to kill
you, so leave! I bring you good advice."
(Surat al-Qasas: 20)

The Prophet Abraham's (as) people tried in vain
to burn the prophet who called upon them to abandon
their idols and worship Allah. But Allah miraculously
rescued His messenger from this difficult situation:
The only answer of his people was to say: "Kill him or burn
him!" But Allah rescued him [Abraham] from the fire. There
are certainly signs in that for people who are believers. (Surat
al-'Ankabut: 24)
Unbelievers act with as much hostility toward sincere believers as
they do toward prophets. But no matter how aggressive their assaults
may be, all prophets and believers continue to call their people to ac-
cept the Qur'an's morality with great patience. Despite all of their hard-
ships, they remain examples of courage and self-sacrifice. They submit
themselves to Allah in trust and resignation, knowing that He controls
everything:
Say: "Call on your partner deities, try all of your wiles against
me, and grant me no reprieve. My Protector is Allah, Who sent
down the Book. He takes care of the righteous." (Surat al-A'raf:
195-196)

[Believers are] those to whom people said: "The people have
gathered against you, so fear them." But that merely increased

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