Whoever Adheres to the Sunnah will Encounter Hardship

Shaykh Fawzaan (hafidhahullah) said: 

" Whoever adheres to the Sunnah will encounter hardship, trouble, scorn, and intimidation or contempt from the people. However, he should be patient and not weaken from the truth nor bargain with it nor give up something from it. That is why it is reported that the one who holds onto the religion towards the end of time is like someone holding fire brand or striking a thorn due to the suffering, hardship and trouble he will encounter from the people. So it requires patience. " 

[Explanation of Sharh As Sunnah by Shaykh Fawzaan, pg 71.]