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or threat, although, like the Jews, they do not doubt the veracity
of their own doctrine, yet they differ in the degree
of their determination.
Such variations in the degree of determination also exist in
the true belief, and good deeds influence the development and
growth of this determination, just as irrigation influences
the growth of trees.
Allah says:, "Whenever a chapter is revealed, some of them ask:
'Which of you has it strengthened in belief?' It will surely
increase the belief of the believers and give them joy".
(Ch.9:124 Koran). And again, "It was He who sent down tranquillity
into the hearts of the believers so that they might
add belief to their faith." (Ch.48:4 Koran). According to a
prophetic saying; "Belief is subject to increase and decrease".
of their own doctrine, yet they differ in the degree
of their determination.
Such variations in the degree of determination also exist in
the true belief, and good deeds influence the development and
growth of this determination, just as irrigation influences
the growth of trees.
Allah says:, "Whenever a chapter is revealed, some of them ask:
'Which of you has it strengthened in belief?' It will surely
increase the belief of the believers and give them joy".
(Ch.9:124 Koran). And again, "It was He who sent down tranquillity
into the hearts of the believers so that they might
add belief to their faith." (Ch.48:4 Koran). According to a
prophetic saying; "Belief is subject to increase and decrease".