The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Prophet in the Qur’an
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by means of
dawah
and counselling. This was the
real task of the Prophet, and for its performance
there was no need to possess any supernatural
powers. That is why no Prophet was endowed with
such a faculty.
EASE IN DIFFICULTY
In chapter 95 of the Qur’an the Prophet is thus
addressed:
“Have we not lifted up and expanded your heart
and relieved you of the burden which weighed
down your back? Have we not given you high
renown? Every hardship is followed by ease. When
you have finished, resume your toil, and seek your
Lord with all fervour.”
One particular aspect of the life of the Prophet of
Islam comes before us in these verses. That is, the
ability to see ease in difficulty was bestowed upon
him by God’s grace and guidance; he was able, by
dint of courage and determination, to turn
disadvantageous situations to advantage, and could
continue his activities with hope, even in times of
great frustration.
