The believers have a long and hard struggle in the way of Allah. Their path may be beset by enemies who are many in number and better equipped. However, so long as the believers follow Allah’s way, they will inevitably overcome these enemies.

One of the reasons for their victory is that, as believers, they carry out this struggle with great enthusiasm and excitement. This is something that unbelievers cannot do because being devoted to this life, they are unfaithful to Allah. They have fears and weaknesses, and immediately give up when confronted with difficulties. On the contrary, believers never weaken since they know that Allah is always with them and they will be the ones to succeed. This is described in the Qur’anic verse below:

(Many a Prophet fought (in Allah’s Cause), and along with him (fought) large bands of religious learned men. But they never lost heart which did befall them in Allah’s Way, nor did they weaken nor give in. Allah Loves those who are firm and steadfast.) (Aal `Imran 3:146)

However, believers need to pray for this enthusiasm and excitement, for it is easy to fall prey to faint-heartedness—something for which Satan strives very hard. At a moment of crisis, the hypocrites said to the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, (O people of Yathrib (Madinah)! There is no stationing (here) for you! Therefore go back!) (Al-Ahzab 33:13), thus trying to create a feeling of despair and bring about a consequent defeat. But the believers are warned in the Qur’an about all these dubious factors: (So patiently persevere: for verily the promise of Allah is true: nor let those shake your firmness, who have (themselves) no certainty of faith) (Surat Ar-Rum 30:60).

The believer is responsible only for himself and should not be affected by the weaknesses of others. Neither should the strength of enemies affect and frighten him. The whole lives of the believers are for Allah and they will go on praying for His good pleasure until the end of their lives.

(So lose not heart nor grieve: you shall have the upper hand if you are true in Faith.) (Aal `Imran 3:139)

(Slacken not in following up the enemy: If you are suffering hardship, they are suffering similar hardships; but you have hope from Allah, while they have none. And Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.) (An-Nisaa’ 4:104)