Way of The Seekers — Page 108
108 THE f. He should reflect on the verse: Hearken, the friends of Allah shall certainly have no fear, nor shall they grieve. (10:63) I fear no one except God. I am a believer; and a believer has no fear except the fear of God. g. He should reflect over the verse: We are your friends in this life and in the Hereafter. (41:32). He should reflect: Angels descend upon believers and assure them: We are your helpers; then why should you worry. h. He should reflect on the verse: Despair not of the mercy of Allah; for none despairs of Allah’s mercy save the unbelieving people. (12:88). He should think thus: Difficulties cannot make me despair. Despair is death which I am not prepared to accept. If the will does not obey, I will not rest until it does. i. He should reflect on the verse: O soul at rest, return to thy Lord, thou well pleased with him and He well pleased with thee. So enter among My chosen servants, and enter My Garden. (89:28-31). I am at peace and boundless possibilities are open to me. Why should I lose heart when God is with me and directs me to enter His everlasting paradise. j. He should reflect on the divine promise that a believer shall be held in honor in the world and that he shall not suffer disgrace. This also fosters will-power. k. He should reflect on the verse: