Page 227 - A Call For Unity

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

what assailed them in the Way of
Allah, nor did they weaken or
yield. Allah loves the steadfast.
(Surah Al 'Imran: 146)
The Prophets enlightened their fol-
lowers and gave them this good news.
Muslims who were with our Prophet Muhammad
(may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said,
while enduring hardships: "This is what Allah and
His Messenger promised us. Allah and His

Messenger told us the truth" (Surat Al-Ahzab: 22).
Our Lord also reveals that those who show determi-
nation and virtue will have their faith and submis-
sion enhanced.
The Torah also reveals the Prophets' struggles and
the hardships they endured in great detail. The Gospel, on
the other hand, states that sincere believers will encounter

hardship and troubles and that these will be causes of joy for
them:
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness...
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and false-
ly say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be
glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way
they persecuted the Prophets who were before you. (Matthew, 5:
10-12)
The Gospel reveals that the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) warned
his followers that they would suffer injustice:

You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local

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