“In the Qur’ān we have explained things to people in myriad ways. But no matter what Sign you bring to them, those who are resolved upon denying the Truth will say: ‘You are given to falsehood.’ Thus does Allah seal the hearts of those who have no knowledge. Therefore, (O Prophet), have patience. Surely Allah’s promise is true. Let those who lack certainty not cause you to be unsteady.” (Al Qur’ān – 30:58-60)
The believers should be so firmly anchored in their conviction that there should be no reason whatsoever for enemies to consider them so feeble hearted that they can be overpowered by the latters’ hue and cry, cowed down by their campaigns of calumny and slander, demoralised by their taunts and ridicules, intimidated by their threats, overawed by their display of strength and by their persecution, or be tempted by their allurements.
Nor should the believers feel persuaded to make any compromise with enemies under the spell of any plea. On the contrary, such enemies should find the believers so vigilant as regards their objectives, so mature and deeply entrenched in their beliefs, so determined in their resolve, and so firm in their character that no threat can frighten them, nor can any price howsoever high cajole them, nor any danger, loss or suffering deflect them from their chosen path and nor can their religious faith ever be a matter of bargain. This is thanks to the Qur’ān’s consummate eloquence: “Let those who lack certainty not cause you unsteady.”