Who is behind such opposition? Ultimately, it is Satan, whom the Bible describes as “a roaring lion ” who is“ seeking to devour ” God’s people.
إِنَّهُ ٱلْمُقَاوَمَةُ ٱلشَّدِيدَةُ ٱلَّتِي يُوَاجِهُونَهَا بِسَبَبِ تَصْمِيمِهِمْ عَلَى إِطَاعَةِ شَرَائِعِ ٱللهِ .‏