الحمد لله
yaa ikhwan
these are the best of times, not the worst, because it is thru trials and tribulations that separates the muslim from the hypocrite
if you have any doubt, truly read about the life of the prophet and his companions, may Allah bless the prophet and be pleased with the companions
read when they were surrounded by the quraysh at badr (was badr a "military target"?) and you see how thru trials and tribluations, we gain the pleasure of Allah
there are many ahaadith that relate that the prophet always spoke highly of those who fought at badr, the foremost in this world will be the foremost in the akhira
so hold tight to the rope of Allah, AND DO NOT BE DIVIDED
dont fear the blame of the blamers, they called the prophet crazy and many other names, and that did not stop him from his mission
each of us has a mission, and believe it or not it is not to have a career, it is to establish this deen, firstly within our hearts actions and words, and extend that to our family neighbors towns villages and countries
you will hear much that will grieve you from the kuffar, about islam, muslims, everything, but they are sworn enemies to Allah, His Messenger, this deen and the believers (except those who do not wage war against you, nor assist those in waging war against you)
islam not a religion of peace, nor a religion of war, it is a religion of dawa and good manners, and in that it encompasses peace and jihad in the way of Allah
let is not water down islam to please a people who hate islam, no matter what you do, these people will hate islam, except for those Allah finds good in their hearts and guides them to islam
stand firm as witnesses for justice, love Allah, love islam, love the messenger of Allah