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n the Qur'an, Allah warns believers about becoming over-
whelmed with fear and despondence through the difficul-
I I ties they encounter, and falling into anxiety and laxity:
Be patient. But your patience is only by Allah. Do not be
grieved by them and do not be constricted by the plots they
hatch. (Surat an-Nahl, 127)
So be steadfast. Allah's promise is true. Do not let those who
have no certainty make you impatient and shake your firm-

ness. (Surat ar-Rum, 60)
It is the responsibility of believers never to forget the significance
of these verses that Allah has revealed, and to serve Him with deter-
mination, patience and faithfulness.
A strong sense of faithfulness will bring about strong faith, and
will provide a believer the strength and true patience to face the many
difficulties that may occur. It will also make of him a devoted servant,

who always turns to Allah, remembers Him, fears Him, loves Him,
and takes only Him as his protector. His strong devotion to Allah will
direct him to earn His favor, by constantly performing good deeds on
His path, and make him one worthy of attaining a high moral charac-
ter and mature faith. Therefore, "the loyalty and devotion felt for Allah

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