Page 51 - The Basic Concepts in the Qur’an

Those who wish for the hereafter, and strive for it with all their might and have faith-
they are the ones whose endeavours are acceptable (to Allah).
(Al-Isra, 19)

Never losing heart, demonstrating an unceasing enthusiasm is a command of Allah:
Neither lose heart, nor fall into despair: For you must gain mastery if you are true in
faith.
(Al-Imran, 139)

Determination, consequently, is a significant attribute of believers. Those who seek an
“immediate gain and an easy journey” (At-Tawba, 42) fail to show an unyielding determination.
Believers, on the other hand, accomplish what is expected of them and display an unchanging
determination until they meet their death.
“Among the Believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah: of
them some have fulfilled their vow to the utmost, and others still wait: but they have
never changed their determination in the least”.
(Surat’al-Ahzap, 23)
Hypocrites, on the other hand, display inconsistent behaviours and attitude, and change
according to the type of people they socialize with. When believers win a victory, hypocrites
want to share this success, while in times of trouble, they stay away from the community of
believers. This is indeed a sure indication of their hypocritical nature.
The community of Kahf, into whose hearts Allah put courage, (Al-Kahf, 14) sets the best
example for believers in the sense of determination. Continuity in worshipping is also important
in the sense of consistency. Only death puts an end to the determination of a believer. A
believer is responsible for showing patience and fulfilling his pledge to Allah until death comes.

Truly, those who plight their fealty to you do no less than plight their fealty to Allah:
the hand of Allah is over their hands: then anyone who violates his oath, does so to
the harm of his own soul, and anyone who fulfils his pledge to Allah, will soon be
granted a great reward by Allah.
(Al-Fath, 10)