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But they have also lost great rewards and a superior sta-
tus in the Hereafter. Allah warns believers against displaying
similar attitudes or being negatively influenced by people with
weak faith:
So be steadfast. Allah’s promise is true. Do not let
those who have no certainty make you impatient
and shake your firmness. (Surat ar-Rum; 60)

A person with real faith is never idle. A Muslim must stren-
uously fight against weaknesses such as uncertainty, listless-
ness, irresponsibility and adherence to the desires or whims
of his lower self. Here are some verses that forbid believers
from being idle in various circumstances:
Do not relax in pursuit of the enemy. If you feel pain,
they too are feeling it just as you are, but you hope for
something from Allah which they cannot hope for.
Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (Surat an-Nisa’; 104)
Do not give up and do not be downhearted. You shall
be uppermost if you are believers. (Surah Al ‘Imran;
139)
The ideal Muslim supports the interests of his religion in
times of difficulty as well as ease and prefers the approval of
Allah over his own whims and desires. No difficulty or hard-
ship daunts him or makes him lose his firmness and zeal.
Examples from the past serve as his role model:

Many a prophet has been fought, when there were
many thousands with him! They did not give up in
the face of what assailed them in the Way of Allah,
nor did they weaken, nor did they yield. Allah loves
the steadfast. (Surah Al ‘Imran; 146)