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When news of the Christian army that had prepared on the horizons to wipe out Islam reached him, Abu Qudaamah Ash-Shaamee moved quickly to the Mimbar of the Masjid.  In a powerful and emotional speech, Abu Qudaamah ignited the desire of the community to defend their land, Jihad for the sake of Allah.  As he left the Masjid, walking down a dark and secluded alley, a women stopped him and said, "As salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullaah!" Abu Qudaamah stopped and did not answer. She repeated her salaam again, adding "this is not how pious people should act." She stepped forward from the shadows.  "I heard you in the Masjid encouraging the believers to go for Jihaad and all I have is this…" She handed him two long braids. "It can be used for a horse rein.  Perhaps Allah may write me as one of those who went for Jihaad."

The following two narrations from the Sunnah explain how a Muslim’s enthusiasm for the Deen (religion) changes from time to time and also the essential point of not falling short of what is required during the period of inactivity and rest.

It is in these times in particular that an encouragement of other fellow Muslims is particularly beneficial. Ibn Shawdhab, from the third generation of Muslims, said: "From Allah’s blessings upon a youth when he turns to worship is that he is given a brother who is a follower of the Sunnah encouraging him upon it."