How are Muslims viewed and how do Muslims view themselves?

Summary of the Answer:

Muslims who adhere to Allah's law and the Sunnah of His Prophet are feared by their enemies, who look upon them with awe, knowing that their adherence to Islam strengthens them. However, their weak adherence to the religion causes their enemies to despise and scorn them. Muslims must examine their conditions and address their weakness so that their glory may return to them and they may regain their awe in the eyes of their enemies.