Page 63 - Self-Sacrifice in the Qur'an's Moral Teachings

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

lievers in times of comfort and prosperity, but are discouraged when
hardships come.
But because they fear and respect Allah, sincere believers show
courage and determination even in times of hardship. Their zeal to win
Allah's favor never falters. In fact, such apparently difficult situations
actually become easy for believers who view them through the eyes of
belief. They live trusting in the knowledge that Allah will help all sin-
cere believers who are committed to practicing the Qur'an's moral
teachings and winning His favor regardless of any worldly benefit.
Believers who are aware of this reality must continue to practice

self-sacrifice in times of hardship. However, Allah says that certain peo-
ple are exempt from this responsibility: "Nothing is held against the
weak and the sick, nor against those who find nothing to spend, pro-
vided that they are true to Allah and His messenger. There is no way
open against good-doers. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful"
(Surat at-Tawba: 91). Those who fear and respect Allah in their con-
science and know this truth do not shirk their duty to pursue their own
interests. For in the Qur'an Allah gives us some examples from the time
of our Prophet (saas), revealing that no excuse for doing so is valid:
There are only grounds [of complaint] against those who ask you
for permission to stay when they are rich. They were pleased to be
among those who were left behind. Allah has sealed up their
hearts, so they do not know. (Surat at-Tawba: 93)
They will make excuses to you when you return to them. Say:
"Do not make excuses, [for] we will not believe you. Allah has al-
ready informed us about you. Allah will see your actions, as will
His messenger. Then you will be returned to the Knower of the
Unseen and the Visible, and He will inform you of what you
did." (Surat at-Tawba: 94)

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