Patience, Lisz-san

I know that you have been very stressful studying for your exams. And you have been very moody for the past few days. So this one is for you Lisz, may this article guide you to be a better person. :)





"O ye who believe! seek help with patient perseverance and prayer; for Allah is with those who patiently persevere" (2:153)

We are constantly faced with trials and tribulations. These could include death of a close person, family or marriage problems, stress from work or exams etc.. In order to pass these trials successfully we need patience. Patience is one of the obligations of Islam and is considered half of Imaan. Allah the Exalted says in the Quran:

"And seek ((Allah)'s) help with patient perseverance and prayer" (2:45)

When you are faced with trials and hardships you should handle it with optimism and be patient, because in being patient you will stay firm to the truth and rely on Allah to help you. He is the best supporter and helper. Anas (R.A) reported that: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When Allah intends good for His slave, He punishes him in this world, but when He intends an evil for His slave, He does not hasten to take him to task but calls him to account on the Day of Resurrection.'' [At-Tirmidhi]. This shows that a trial is also a blessing to man because his sins are forgiven in proportion to the trials he has to face and his reward is increased with the Will of Allah. Thus, a Muslim should always be patient and contented in the event of trial because without these qualities he will not have the privilege associated with them.

Abu Sa`id and Abu Hurairah (R.A) reported that the Prophet (PBUH) 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 and Muslim]. This shows Allah’s Grace and Mercy for Muslims. He turns the hardships and troubles He suffers into a means of expiation of his sins. But this is only possible if he’s patient. However, if he starts wailing instead of showing patience then he would be deprived of the reward he would gain if he’d been patient and instead may even take the burden of additional sins.

May Allah keep us patient at times of hardship, Keep my intentions pure and clear me of Hypocrisy. Ameen



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