And strive hard in ( the way of ) Allah , ( such ) a striving as is due to Him ; He has chosen you and has not laid upon you an hardship in religion ; the faith of your father Ibrahim ; He named you Muslims before and in this , that the Apostle may be a bearer of witness to you , and you may be bearers of witness to the people ; therefore keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and hold fast by Allah ; He is your Guardian ; how excellent the Guardian and how excellent the Helper !