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2:153-157 PERSEVERANCE, PRAYERS, TEST OF THE BELIEVERS
2:153 “ O’ You, who believe, seek assistance (of Allah) through perseverance
and prayers. In deed, Allah is with the people who show
steadfastness (in their belief).” (See also 2:45;8:45)
[Note: The holy Prophet offered (excessive optional) prayers, when ever he was confronted with a calamity. (Abu Daud-Mishkat:1249)]
2:154 “ And don’t call those as dead, who are killed in the Way of
Allah. They are, in fact, alive; but you just can’t comprehend.”
(See also 3:169,170;22:58)
2:155 “ And We will, of course, test you from such things like fear,
hunger, and through loss of wealth, lives and (food) grains / fruits.
And give happy news to the people of perseverance.”
(See also 2:214;3:142,186;9:16;29:2,10;33:11;47:31)
2:156 “ They are those, on whom if any calamity falls, they say:
‘ We are, in deed, for Allah, and, of course, we will return to Him.’”
(See also 2:214;3:142,173,186,195;9:111;47:31)
2:157 “ They are the people upon whom are bestowed the Blessings
and Mercy from their Lord; and they are surely the guided people.”
