Tadhkirah — Page 118
118 also come into operation to demonstrate their steadfastness and their high moral qualities. They are afflicted with all types of tribulations at the hands of evil people so that their high moral qualities, which cannot be demonstrated without the pressure of great suffering, may be demonstrated and people of the world may know that they are not weaklings but are truly faithful. [Arabic] They will ask: Whence have you obtained this? This is but selected magic. We shall not believe till we behold Allah manifestly. A stupid one does not confirm anything except the sword of destruction. [He] is my enemy and your enemy. Say: The decree of Allah is imminent; do not try to hasten it. When the help of Allah arrives it will be asked: Am I not your Lord? They will answer: Why not.