"As for those who believe and perform righteous deeds - We task no soul beyond its capacity - it is they who are the inhabitants of the Garden; they shall abide therein."
Quran, 7:42
"The idea that God tasks no soul beyond its given capacity is an important Quranic assertion found in several verses. It indicates that nothing is asked of a soul that cannot be accomplished, and without overwhelming hardship. Consequently, even the fundamental religious duties of Islam are made easier and less onerous for those in difficult situations; for example, those traveling may shorten their prayers and may postpone a mandatory for a later date; while those seriously and chronically ill may leave off fasting altogether, substituting charitable donations for their fast. This is because God desires ease for you, and He does not desire hardship for you (2:185). For al-Zamakhshari the present verse indicates that human capacity for faith, good works, and righteousness is vast, not narrow or constrained."
Quran, 7:42
"The idea that God tasks no soul beyond its given capacity is an important Quranic assertion found in several verses. It indicates that nothing is asked of a soul that cannot be accomplished, and without overwhelming hardship. Consequently, even the fundamental religious duties of Islam are made easier and less onerous for those in difficult situations; for example, those traveling may shorten their prayers and may postpone a mandatory for a later date; while those seriously and chronically ill may leave off fasting altogether, substituting charitable donations for their fast. This is because God desires ease for you, and He does not desire hardship for you (2:185). For al-Zamakhshari the present verse indicates that human capacity for faith, good works, and righteousness is vast, not narrow or constrained."
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