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Endurance: One of Our Provisions for striving to achieve Allah's Pleasure
Any group of people who want to work for Islam must have their share and provision of endurance. Otherwise, they should leave this path to those who are more deserved of it, namely the truthful and patient believers.
In his biography of the Prophet (SAW), Ibn Kathir wrote, "The Messenger of Allah (SAW) spent ten years in Makkah, preaching to the people in their homes and in public gatherings and saying to them, 'Who would shelter me and support me until I convey the Message of Allah, and [such a person] will receive the [reward of] Paradise.' But he did not find anyone to shelter and support him, until the Ansaar {or the helpers) believed him and embraced Islam. Seventy-two of them came to meet him at a place known as Al- 'Aqabah. The Prophet (SAW) promised them Paradise if they accepted his conditions. The youngest of them, As'ad bin Zurarah, stood up and said, 'Slow down, 0 people of Yathrib[1]. We did not tire our camels [on the way here] for him without knowing that he is the Messenger of Allah. Supporting him today will be in defiance of all the Arabs, it will result in the killing of your best men and the blow of swords upon you. Either you endure this, in which case take his offer and expect your reward from Allah, or if you are unsure of yourselves and afraid, in which case abandon him to his fate. So tell him your choice now, for either way he will vouch for you before Allah.' They said, 'Stand aside O As'ad! By Allah, we will never leave this allegiance to him, nor will we cancel it.'''
The Muslim Jama'ah that wishes to support this faith and aspires after Paradise by doing so must have sufficient endurance to enable it to fulfil this commitment, assume the responsibility and confront the enemies. If, however, it does not know what endurance is, cannot stand what it entails and has no intention to exercise it, it must admit to its failings and step aside. Doing so might excuse it before Allah and is better for Islam than going forth carrying the banner and then soon turning on its heels, dropping the banner, only to cause great tumult and oppression in the land.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "And know that victory comes with endurance. "[2]
So whoever wants victory must show patience and endurance. Allah (SWT) says (which means),
"And the fair promise of your Lord was fulfilled for the Children of Israel because they had patience and constancy."[3]
"And We made from among them (the children of Israel) leaders, giving guidance under Our Command, so long as they persevered with patience and continued to have faith in Our signs.”[4]
The Muslim Jama'ah, therefore, must teach endurance to its members, train them and cloak them with it. The Prophet (SAW) said, "He who tries to endure is assisted by Allah in his endeavour." The Jama'ah must teach its members that endurance is a vehicle that must be alighted in order for them to attain the honour and success that are the dream and aspiration of the Muslim Ummah. It must also teach them that endurance is the conduit to all the degrees and stations of faith. Those who cannot endure will not achieve anywhere. Whoever wants to acquire some knowledge must patiently learn and memorize, and whoever aspires to the higher stations of piety will not achieve this aim without patience and endurance. Likewise, those who wish to rid themselves of sinful habits and conduct and cleanse their hearts and limbs, need patience and endurance to carry them through this process. Indeed, patience and endurance is the key to all good and the light of all guidance. Allah (SWT) says (which means),
"As for those who wage Jihad in Our Cause, We will surely guide them to Our Paths (i.e. Allah's religion). And verily, Allah is with those who do right. "[5]
Endurance: One of Our Provisions for striving to achieve Allah's Pleasure
Any group of people who want to work for Islam must have their share and provision of endurance. Otherwise, they should leave this path to those who are more deserved of it, namely the truthful and patient believers.
In his biography of the Prophet (SAW), Ibn Kathir wrote, "The Messenger of Allah (SAW) spent ten years in Makkah, preaching to the people in their homes and in public gatherings and saying to them, 'Who would shelter me and support me until I convey the Message of Allah, and [such a person] will receive the [reward of] Paradise.' But he did not find anyone to shelter and support him, until the Ansaar {or the helpers) believed him and embraced Islam. Seventy-two of them came to meet him at a place known as Al- 'Aqabah. The Prophet (SAW) promised them Paradise if they accepted his conditions. The youngest of them, As'ad bin Zurarah, stood up and said, 'Slow down, 0 people of Yathrib[1]. We did not tire our camels [on the way here] for him without knowing that he is the Messenger of Allah. Supporting him today will be in defiance of all the Arabs, it will result in the killing of your best men and the blow of swords upon you. Either you endure this, in which case take his offer and expect your reward from Allah, or if you are unsure of yourselves and afraid, in which case abandon him to his fate. So tell him your choice now, for either way he will vouch for you before Allah.' They said, 'Stand aside O As'ad! By Allah, we will never leave this allegiance to him, nor will we cancel it.'''
The Muslim Jama'ah that wishes to support this faith and aspires after Paradise by doing so must have sufficient endurance to enable it to fulfil this commitment, assume the responsibility and confront the enemies. If, however, it does not know what endurance is, cannot stand what it entails and has no intention to exercise it, it must admit to its failings and step aside. Doing so might excuse it before Allah and is better for Islam than going forth carrying the banner and then soon turning on its heels, dropping the banner, only to cause great tumult and oppression in the land.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "And know that victory comes with endurance. "[2]
So whoever wants victory must show patience and endurance. Allah (SWT) says (which means),
"And the fair promise of your Lord was fulfilled for the Children of Israel because they had patience and constancy."[3]
"And We made from among them (the children of Israel) leaders, giving guidance under Our Command, so long as they persevered with patience and continued to have faith in Our signs.”[4]
The Muslim Jama'ah, therefore, must teach endurance to its members, train them and cloak them with it. The Prophet (SAW) said, "He who tries to endure is assisted by Allah in his endeavour." The Jama'ah must teach its members that endurance is a vehicle that must be alighted in order for them to attain the honour and success that are the dream and aspiration of the Muslim Ummah. It must also teach them that endurance is the conduit to all the degrees and stations of faith. Those who cannot endure will not achieve anywhere. Whoever wants to acquire some knowledge must patiently learn and memorize, and whoever aspires to the higher stations of piety will not achieve this aim without patience and endurance. Likewise, those who wish to rid themselves of sinful habits and conduct and cleanse their hearts and limbs, need patience and endurance to carry them through this process. Indeed, patience and endurance is the key to all good and the light of all guidance. Allah (SWT) says (which means),
"As for those who wage Jihad in Our Cause, We will surely guide them to Our Paths (i.e. Allah's religion). And verily, Allah is with those who do right. "[5]
