One of the biggest ongoing challenges before those working for Allah -- you, me and anyone else who say they are -- is this: How long will we continue on this difficult and rather lonely path of Allah's work?

Hazrat Nuh, Alaihis Salam, stayed forever.

Hazrat Ibrahim, Alaihis Salam, took every challenge and hardship life threw at him and stayed the course.

Muhammad, Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam, never looked back, even under the severest of tests and tribulations.

Hazrat Husain, the Prophet's beloved grandson, may Allah be pleased with him, gave his life fighting for justice and liberty, rather than submit to a life of bondage and injustice.

So, the question always is, who will stay the course; who will be steadfast; and who will blink or buckle?

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(Dr. Pasha)