Zeal and Enthusiasm Described in the Qur'an: The Indifference of Those Whose Faith is Not Assured
Contents
- Introduction
- What is Zeal?
- Who Belongs to a Society of Ignorance
- The Excitement of Its Members is but a Temporary Desire
- The Source of Believers’ Enthusiasm: Their Faith, Love and Devotion to Allah
- Believers' Enthusiasm is Non-abating
- There are Those Among Believers Who are Foremost in Good Deeds.
- The Kinds of Behavior that Reveal the Zeal of Believers
- Loyalty to Allah Until the End of Their Lives
- Seeking the Kinds of Deeds that Most Please Allah
- Preference of the Religion’s Interests to Their Own
- Commitment to Live Good Morals
- Submission of Themselves and Their Wealth to Allah
- Competition in Righteousness
- Remaining Patient in the Face of Difficulties
- Becoming More Zealous in the Face of Hardships
- Seeking Allah’s Approval with Great Joy
- What the Believers’ Excitement is Like
- The Observance of Allah’s Artistry in Creation
- Seeing Blessings and Beauties
- Love and Friendship
- Protecting the Righteous
- Worship
- Reciting Verses of the Qur’an
- Supplication
- Repentance to Draw Closer to Allah
- Communicating the Good Values of the Qur’an
- The Thought of Paradise
- Obtaining Power and Strength
- Obtaining the Aid and Support of Allah
- Obtaining Paradise
- The Indifference of Those Whose Faith is Not Assured
- Those Whose Faith is Not Assured
- Their Presence Among Believers
- Their Lingering Behind
- Lingering Behind is Not Advantageous but Foolishness
- Consequences Resulting from Deeds Done Unenthusiastically and Reluctantly
- The Only Solution to Lack of Enthusiasm: Fear of Allah
- Conclusion

It was stated earlier that the faith of everyone who says, "I believe" is not the same. In this section the indifferent state of mind of people who do not have faith in the real sense is examined. A lack of true commitment is something consequential to weakness of faith. Before proceeding with this topic, the reasons for these differences can be clarified by looking at how Allah identifies such people, their viewpoints on religion, and their purposes in life.