and struggle for God as is His due , for He has chosen you , and has laid on you no impediment in your religion , being the creed of your father Abraham ; He named you Muslims aforetime and in this , that the Messenger might be a witness against you , and that you might be witnesses against mankind . So perform the prayer , and pay the alms , and hold you fast to God ; He is your Protector -- an excellent Protector , an excellent Helper .