Ammar went weeping to our Master Muhammad [s]. He did not weep for his parents or for himself or for the torture he had suffered - he wept because he praised the polytheists' idols. Allah's Apostle consoled Ammar on his parents martyrdom. Ammar went on weeping. Then he said: Allah's Apostle, the polytheists did not release me until they forced me to praise their gods! Our Master Muhammad [s] said kindly: Ammar, what about your heart? Ammar answered: Allah's Apostle, my heart's certain of faith. The Prophet [s] said: Don't worry! Allah sent down a verse concerning you: "Not, he who is compelled while his heart is at rest because of his faith."
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