From a man of the Companions of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Salam who said that the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Salam said:
"The People will not perish until they have no excuse left for themselves." Reported by Ahmad 5/292
This is what Allah wishes from us- that we proceed upon the correct methodology (minhaj), and if we reach the honour, ascendancy and victory, then it is from the blessings and favours of Allah, and if not then we excuse ourselves before Allah, the One free of all imperfections, that we carried out the obligation due upon us.
Therefore it is not upon Allah Subahana wa ta'alaa, that He should give us victory over our enemies in our lifetime, no-rather the obligation that we have carried out may be a step for future victory which may come at the hands of our children or those after them. In Islamic history lies a great lesson, and from this is the saying of Allah, the One free of all imperfections, to His Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Salam:
"Whether We show you (O Muhmmad Sallallahu Alayhi wa Salam) part of what We have promised them or cause you to die, your duty is only to convey (the Message) and unto Us is the reckoning." Surah ar-Rad (13)-40
This is a very great lesson for the callers to Allah, the One free of all imperfections and the Most High, so that they are aware what is from them and what is against them, so that they may repent to their Lord and return to the methodology of their Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Salam, and say with full conviction: We are Muslims and that is enough.
Taken from the Book The Call To Islam and the Caller by Shaykh 'Alee Hasan 'Alee Abdul Hameed pg 73-74
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