Testimony to the Truth

Requirements of Worship “And they enjoin one another to the truth— this shows their concern for others’ well-being, meaning they advise each other about the established command that cannot be denied, whose positive effects last in both worlds. It refers to all good: faith in God Almighty and following His Books and Messengers in every belief and action. And they encourage one another to patience—that is, avoiding sins to which human nature is inclined, persevering in acts of obedience that are difficult to perform, and remaining steadfast in the trials with which God Almighty tests His worshippers.” (Tafsir Abi al-Sa‘ud, Vol. 9, p. 197) Thus, tawasi bil-haqq means encouraging fellow believers to do good, urging one another to follow God’s commands—commands that cannot be ignored and whose benefits last in this world and the hereafter. This includes all goodness found in faith in God and in following His revealed scriptures and messengers in every aspect. Tawasi bil-sabr means helping one another avoid sins that human nature is inclined to, encouraging each other to fulfill difficult duties, and urging perseverance through the trials that God tests His worshippers with.