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PRUDENT MEASURES IMPLIED BY THE QUR'AN 27

that considering a person's surrounding situations and a peo-
ple's psychology are quite efficient in attaining a desired end.
Believers who have wisdom estimate a task's subsequent stages
and carefully consider the factors that would bring long-term
success. Meanwhile, the Qur'anic-based measures that they im-
plement, as well as any initiative that they undertake for a good
purpose, will not cause harm at a later stage.

Reliable Companions
Before going to Pharoah to convey Allah's message, Prophet
Musa (as) asked Allah to allow his brother Harun (as) to accom-
pany him, as we read in:
"Assign me a helper from my family, my brother Harun.
Strengthen my back by him, and let him share in my task so that
we can glorify You much and remember You much, for You are
watching us." (Surah Ta Ha: 29-35)
As the verses make clear, it is a wise move to find a reliable
companion when faced with an important task. Indeed, Allah
answered this prayer. The following verse stresses the physical
and spiritual benefits of a companion's company:
He said: "We will reinforce you with your brother, and by Our
Signs will give you both authority so that they will not be able
to lay a hand upon you. You and those who follow you will be
the victors." (Surat al-Qasas: 35)
If believers adopt this method, they can support each other if
one of them fails or falls into error. Besides, it is a fact that it is
easier for two believers to keep their minds occupied with the
remembrance of Allah, for they can remind each other about
this duty when one's mind starts to wander. This is another se-
cret revealed by the verse.
Of course, there are many more benefits associated with hav-