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THE ARROGANCE OF SATAN

Musa (as) and had faith in Allah, he threatened them with
cutting off their alternate limbs and then crucifixion. True
believers, however, despite all deterrents, did not reject, not
even for a moment, following Musa (as):

No one had faith in Musa except for a few of his people
out of fear that Pharaoh, and their chiefs, would
persecute them. Pharaoh was high and mighty in the
land. He was one of the profligate. (Surah Yunus: 83)
As discussed, the disbelief of others has no influence
whatsoever on believers. On the contrary, it increases their
devotion. That is because, in the Qur' an Allah informs us in
advance that only a few will believe. As well, the Qur' an
makes clear that believers will be tested through the
disbelievers. This being the case, no matter how severe the
physical and spiritual oppression meted out by the chiefs of
the disbelievers may be, believers never stray from the right
path. As stated in the following verse, they also do not yield
to their evil intent:
And with how many a prophet have there been a
number of devoted men who fought (beside 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)

Believers are Given the Good News
of Paradise

While disbelievers exult in the blessings granted them by
Allah, believers know that insolence and pride are not
approved by Allah. Through their modesty and
submissiveness, they desire to earn the good pleasure of