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Take the initiative and Allah will help you
Allah responded to the young men when they beseeched Him for help, 'Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.' (18:10) It is important to remember that the young men did not just make this supplication; they took the initiative of leaving the comfort of their homes, and all their possessions behind. This showed their commitment to the cause, and established them as true believers in Allah’s sight. Many a times, we expect divine help while being reluctant to make even a minor sacrifice on our part. We must be action'oriented in difficult times, and willing to take the right initiative, in order to be helped by Allah.