PATIENCE

 “And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient” (Surah Baqarah Ayah 155)

Abu Sa’id and Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him)

reported that the Prophet () said: “Never a believer is stricken with a discomfort, an illness, an anxiety, a grief or mental worry or even the pricking of a thorn but Allah will expiate his sins on account of his patience”. (Al-Bukhari & Muslim). Riyad As Salihin Arabic/English book reference: Book 1, Hadith 37

Endure with patience the harm of the creatures and neighbors, for there is much good in patience. All of you are commanded to show patience and are responsible for yourselves and your flock. The Prophet (Allah’s prayer and peace be on him) has said: “Ea
ch one of you is a shepherd and responsible for his flock.” Be patient with destiny until suffering transforms into bliss. Patience is the foundation of good. The angels were tested with afflictions and they endured them with patience, and the prophets were tested with afflictions and they endured them with patience. You are following in the footsteps of the people of Allah, so emulate their deeds and endure the afflictions with patience.

 

 (Shaykh Abd Al Qadir Al Jilani (RA) in his book: Purification of the Mind (Jila' Al-Khatir)

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