⦗77⦘ “So be patient. Allah’s promise is indeed true. Whether We show you some of what We promise them or cause you to die, to Us they will be returned.”

That is: “Be patient,” O Messenger, as you call your people and endure the harm they inflict upon you. Draw strength for patience from your faith that “Allah’s promise is indeed true.” He will grant victory to His religion, exalt His word, and grant His messengers victory in this world and the Hereafter. Also draw strength from anticipating the punishment that will befall your enemies in this world and the Hereafter. Thus He says: “Whether We show you some of what We promise them” in this world, then so be it, “or cause you to die” before they are punished, “to Us they will be returned,” and We will recompense them for their deeds. “Never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do.” He then consoled him and strengthened him in patience by mentioning his fellow messengers, saying: