This illustrates the principle that “it depends, not upon the one wishing nor upon the one running, but upon God, who has mercy. ” ​ — Romans 9: 16.
على الذي يريد او الذي يسعى ،‏ بل على الله الذي يرحم » .‏ —‏ روما ٩ :‏ ١٦‏ .‏