The Majestic Quran

and horses of the Makkan forces ran wildly. The besiegers, dispirited and frightened, fled, after three weeks this Divine Intervention saved the Muslims. This was a testing time for the Muslims. It required wise and brave leadership and committed followers. A large part of the chapter deals with the personal life and wonderful character of the Prophet r , and his relationships with disciples and family. He is addressed on six occasions with the refrain: “O Prophet!” The Prophet r is presented as ‘a beautiful example for you’. True followers practise self-control, a key to success in life, so special advice is offered to the Disciples, who faced all kinds of tests: criticism from the hypocrites; the siege; lack of food and water; and the continuous threat of attack. They had to control anger, frustration and fear. The challenge was to resist Satan’s whispers, and refrain from losing self-control. Some outstanding qualities of the believers are: unwavering faith in the mission of the Prophet r ; grateful to God; truthful. Whose purpose in life is the proper use of “free will” and “moral responsibility”. How we fulfil this responsibility will determine our eventual fate; Hell, or Heaven. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. B G 1 Prophet, be mindful of God, and don’t listen to the disbelievers and the hypocrites. God is the Knower, the Wise. 2 Follow what is revealed to you from your Lord. God is fully aware of what you do 3 Put your trust in God, He is a sufficient Guardian. T 4 God has not set two hearts in any human chest; He doesn’t turn your wives that were given divorce into your mothers ; 1 nor does He turn your