He who walks the path of righteousness must prepare his soul for affliction. Let none be shaken by the fire that tries them, for such is the portion of the chosen in every generation. The sons of darkness cannot comprehend the light of the sons of righteousness. They gnash their teeth when confronted by holiness, for their works are evil and their hearts are uncircumcised. They hate what they do not understand, and they persecute what they fear. But I say to you, beloved of Alaha, count it not strange when you are hated, reviled, cast out, and brought low for the sake of righteousness. This is your calling and your sanctification.
From the beginning, the righteous have suffered. Abel was murdered by his own brother because his deeds were righteous. The prophets were slain by the very people to whom they were sent. The righteous ones have dwelt in caves, wandered in deserts, hidden in holes of the earth, clothed in sackcloth, despised by kings and priests alike. And yet, though they were afflicted, their spirits rejoiced, for they knew the reward of Mar-Yah Alaha is sure.