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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Holy Quran Text. Translation & Commentary (volume One) Martyrs Are Alive The argument from perseverance and prayer proceeds now to the eternal life of the martyrs, that begins with their death in the way of Allah, saying: ``And don't say of those who are slain for the cause of God `THEY ARE DEA'D (NO!

IT IS NOT SO AS YOU THINK) They are indeed alive, though you perceive them not.'' Basically in every movement, there are some timids and cowards, who pull themselves back of the scene, and discourage others too, through their own lack of courage. In the life time of the prophet, some of the swerving timids, by showing hypocritical pity for the slain in the battle, they disheartened the brave Muslims and weakened their intentions saying: ``Alas!

This and that died in the battle and they exist no more.'' To these frauds and deceptive suggestions, God answered: ``You should not call those who have been slain for the cause of Allah as 'Dead' Nay! They are indeed alive - eternally alive.

They are having sustenance and all necessities for living, in the presence of [ 166 ] Their Lord; in contrary to you mortals, who are confined beyond the high walls of space and time.'' A detail of this matter which is about the life to come, will be given in S 3: 169.

وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيء مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْص مِّنَ الاَْمْوَلِ وَالاَْنفُسِ وَالَّثمَرَتِ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّـبِرِينَ(( 155 )) 155- AND WE SHALL TEST YOU WITH SOMETHING OF FEAR AND HUNGER AND LOSS IN PROPERTY AND LIVES AND FRUITS; AND GIVE GOOD NEWS TO THE PATIENTS. الَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَـبَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌ قَالُوا إِنَّاللهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَجِعُونَ(( 156 )) 156- THOSE WHO, WHEN AFFLICTED WITH MISFORTUNE SAY: ``WE BELONG TO ALLAH, AND TO HIM WE SHALL RETURN.

أُولئِكَ عَلَيْهِمْ صَلَوَتٌ مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ وَرَحْمَةٌ وَأُوْلَـئِكَ هُمُ الْمُهْتَدُونَ(( 157 )) 157- THOSE ARE THEY ON WHOM ARE BLESSINGS AND MERCY FROM THEIR LORD, AND THOSE ARE THE RIGHTLY GUIDED ONES. THE COMMENTARY THE WORLD IS A FIELD FOR DIVINE TRIALS (VERSE NO. 155) Now we come to tests and trials, and their various aspects and different shades, that are discussed in these verses.

The Holy Book says: ``We will test you with something of fear and hunger, loss in goods or lives, or your products and fruits, and give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.'' Success in the examinations, may be won through hard works and perseverance.

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