4. The whole of religion is hope and fear, and the true believer is the one who is both

hopeful and fearful. Allâh said: "…They used to call on Us with love and reverence, and humble themselves before Us" (al-Anbiyâ' 21:90). The Prophet (SAAS) used to pray: "O Allâh, I have surrendered my soul to You, and turned my face to You. My (own) affair I commit to Allâh and I seek Your protection, in hope of You and in fear of You" (al-Bukhârî). So the believer is the one who is both hopeful and fearful, but hope and fear can only be based on the foundation of patience: fear should make the believer patient, and his hope should lead to gratitude.