by Towheed Fatma
We will test you with a certain amount of fear and hunger and loss of wealth and life and fruits of your toil. But give good news to the steadfast: Those who, when disaster strikes them, say, “We belong to Allah and to Him we will return”. Those are the people who will have blessings and mercy from their Lord; they are the ones who are guided. ~Chapter 2, Verse 155-157
Problems are Universal— and Help is Always Near
Every single person in this world is facing some sort of trial or test. There may be some facing trials in education, others in their jobs, still others in their businesses, and still more facing problems with family or friends. But Allah (swt) says:
Oh you who believe! Seek help with patient perseverance and prayer, for God is with those who patiently persevere. ~Chapter 2, Verse 153
For those who exercise patience, Allah (swt) will help and show a way out of every difficulty.
And for those who fear Allah, He (ever) prepares a way out,
And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. ~Chapter 65, Verse 2-3
Allah (swt) in various places in the Holy Quran links patience and perseverance to success.
Seek Allah’s help with patient perseverance and prayer. It is indeed hard except for those who are humble. ~Chapter 2, Verse 45
The Ingredients of Success
If we want to be successful in this world and the hereafter we have to be patient. Allah (swt) clearly sets out the ingredients for success: perseverance, prayer, steadfastness, and the fear of Allah. If one does these things one is going to act according to the laws of Allah (swt). One will also accept and say that whatever happens is by the will of Allah (swt). Allah (swt) says:
It may be that you hate something when it is good for you and it may be that you love something when it is bad for you. Allah (swt) knows and you know not.
~Chapter 2, Verse 216
As Muslims we must remember that Allah (swt) says:
Verily, with every difficulty there is relief.
Verily, with every difficulty there is relief. ~Chapter 94, Verse 5-6
The Promise
And for Allah (swt) to say this once is enough. But Allah (swt) says it twice, one after the other. This is how much Allah (swt) is kind towards us. He says ‘O my slaves be patient. Be patient, because with any trial that you are going to face there will be ease. He tells us that for sure we all will be tested. We all will go through trials and tribulations but nevertheless we will be relieved.
Our burden, our trouble, our difficulty will be removed. How? Through prayers, through patience, through complete faith in Allah (swt).
And be steadfast in patience, for verily Allah will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish. ~Chapter 11, Verse 115
Dealing with Crises
So many times in our lives something happens to us and we feel that this is the worst thing that can happen to us. But then after the trial we realize that this is the best thing that could have happened to us. So we have to be patient and know that Allah (swt) is sufficient for us and is the best disposer of all our affairs. He will guide us to that which is good.
We must not say I believe and then think Allah is not going to test us. Allah (swt) says in the Quran:
Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: “We believe,” and will not be tested? And We indeed tested those who were before them. And Allah will certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are liars, (although Allah knows all that before putting them to test). ~Chapter 29, Verse 2-3
With Every Trial, a Solution
So whatever trials we are going through, we should know that we have already been told about this by Allah (swt) in the Quran. But we are not left alone with all the trials and difficulties. Allah (swt) gives us the way out.
“Patiently, then, persevere – for the Promise of Allah is true, and ask forgiveness for your faults, and celebrate the praises of your Lord in the evening and in the morning.” ~Chapter 40, Verse 55
No one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint, none but persons of the greatest good fortune. ~Chapter 41, Verse 35
We should always remember that our wealth— our family, our children, our wives and our status— is a test from Allah (swt). Allah (swt) says
Your wealth and your children are only a trial (fitnah). And Allah – With Him is a great reward (Paradise). ~Chapter 64, Verse 15
All Tests from Allah
Everything that we have in this world is a test from Allah (swt). A person is going to continue to be tested throughout his lifetime only to wash off his sins so that on the day of resurrection Allah (swt) puts him in jannah.
Whatever test we are going through in this world, we should remember that it is from Allah (swt) and that these test bring us closer and closer to Jannah, provided we deal with them with patience and perseverance.
The Reward of Patience
There is a beautiful story about patience in the Holy Quran of Prophet Yusuf A.S.
His brothers threw him into the well, but he was patient and so Allah (swt) raised him out of that well. He ended up in the house of one of the most powerful people of Egypt, but then Allah (swt) tested him again.
The wife of Al Aziz, the finance minister, tried to tempt him, but he was patient. Then Allah (swt) tested him again and threw him into prison. But he was patient for the sake of Allah (swt). And in the end Allah (swt) raised him to a lofty station and he became one of the most powerful people in Egypt. This is the reward of patience.
May Allah (swt) provide each one of us with this beautiful quality— patience.
As salaam alaykum,
Thank you for the beautiful piece on patience and preserverence.
May Allah SWT reward you abundantly in this life and in the hereafter. Amin
Assalamo Alaikum,
The virtue of patience is something that most of us lack.
Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.
Beautifully linked to Prophet Yusuf A.S. story. Yes, Patience is a tree with bitter roots that bear sweet fruits. Good reminder. May Allah accept all our good deeds – Ameen. Jazakallah Khair.
Dear Inayith,
Alhamdulillaah for sharing the two similes on what sabr is: the motor on but not shifting into gear, and the tree of bitter roots with the sweet fuit. This is very helpful. May you be blessed!
May Allah bless you and enrich your knoledge in the field of islam so that you can contribute for the betterment of human being.
Thank you very much for reiterating the value of this special quality in our lives – Patience. JAZAKALLAH KHAIR!!
Very important and informative post. May Allah grant you.
asalamualaikum,
my name is ahmed. i am a hifdh student. i just startd 45days ago… i get difficult in hifdhing quraan.. i stay out of gunnah.. advic ppl not to abuse and listen to music and etc.. i get my sabaq ready before fajr and recit it in my tahajud namaz buh wen i take it to shaik t
then i forget.. plzzz help me plzzzz i read alot of dua as
but maybe am going or doing it wrong… and make dua for me
Wa aliakum salam.
Dear brother Ahmed, elhamdolilah that you are striving in your deen! This alone is a sign that Allah (swt) is near you. Sometimes we work so hard to reach a goal that we lose hope when we can’t reach it soon. It’s better to say to ourselves, “I know more today than I did yesterday, and I knew more yesterday than I did last week, and see how much I’ve learned since the beginning of my study!” In this way we can know that even if we’re not where we’d like to be, we’ve come a long, long way, subhana Allah!
If you’re nervous with the shaik and this makes you forget, try to do something relaxing before going to him, such as taking a walk or breathing deeply for a few minutes in silence. Also make dua, asking Allah (swt) to help you.
Here is a learning tip from Understand Quran:
“. . . make use of all your brain channels— recite, understand, imagine, feel, and ask dua (according to ayah). An understanding of the whole Qur’an is necessary because when the imam recites surah Al-Fatiha and other surah and we fail to understand them, we’re leaving our brain channels open to the attacks of Shaitaan.”
If you try to understand each word of your salat and use all five brain channels, it will be easy for you to remember. Take small steps but take them often and with the help of Allah (swt) you will reach your goal. May Allah (swt) bless your efforts.
Asalaam ua alaikum (wrwb)
Thank you for the reminder, it strengthened my imaan to read it and be reminded of what Allah (swt) has mentioned in the Quran about being patient. May Allah give us the strength and the patience to go through life and to always turn to Allah (swt) for guidance…ameen.
Your article was an assurance for me that the problems that I am facing are indeed no more than the tests from Allah, and that patience, prayer, steadfastness and taqwa will bring me to a better end result.
I have really benefited from reading this piece.
May Allah reward you abundantly. Ameen
A discussion & correction in Brothers narrative about Prophet Yusuf A.S.:
” The wife of Al Aziz, the finance minister, tried to tempt him, but he was patient”.
Sir, Allah (swt) says, : ” we showed him certain sign “, & also says ” he was one of our chosen ones “, so your statement that he was patient does not hold strong wrt this incident: plz re-ponder on this and read the book again .
Correction :
Then Allah (swt) tested him again and ” threw him into prison” . But he was patient for the sake of Allah (swt).”
Sir, Allah(swt) did not put him in jail, but on his request (Prophet Yusuf A.S. request) to be put in jail .
Thanku…..for telling us logical n the natural verses of quran!
jazakallah khair. i am currently amidst such a hard trial and this really is a help
it’s hard to be patient at times. but with the right tools, I know I can make it =)
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahe wa Barakatuhu 🙂
JazakAllah Kher for sharing such a nice article!
May Allah Bless us all with the Ability to Battle Difficulties with Patience and Perseverance by His Grace and Mercy, Ameen!
Wassalam & Regards
Diya Muhammad
JAZAKALLAH KHEIR
May Allah reward u 4 dis beautiful article.@ shuaib,is thr any might nor power except by Allah?Whatever we do,Allah has destined it to be so,when nxt u correct,check d use of ur language.May Allah guide us all,amin.
JazakAllah Khair
A beautiful article and one which made me cry and realise whatever I am facing is a test from Allah (SWT). Allah (swt) knows the best.
Thank you…. I really needed to read this article to just deal with my everyday difficulties. I understand now that these are trials from Allah and by praying, having patience, and faith my burden will be removed.
Asalam Alaikum,
Talked about patience, Allah Loves people who are patient and grant them wealth in the end, so being patience is a great thing. I thank you, am going to continue read these articles. May Allah (swt) provide each one of us with this beautiful quality patience and be one of the righteous on each and on the day of judgement.
assalam Alaikum
We can write so many articles on the different portfolios but SABUR Self control what a powerful tool for humans been ISLAM Is a practical religion i was so hot tempered but alhamdulillah my IMAN gone up allah show me a path SABUR and IMAN like A BLOOD VESSEL FOR HUMANS BEEN
Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning. (39:10)
Sulayman ibn Qasim said, “the reward of every deed is known, except for the reward of patience which will be like heavy rain.”
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Verily, with every difficulty there is relief. ~Chapter 94, Verse 5-6
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(“Asalaamu Alaikum WA Rahmatullah”)
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Assalaamu Aleikum sheikh, indeed patience is very very important in once life to endure, actually it is not an easy thing to be patience but as the Quraan has mention, Allah knows all this difficulties one goes through. Most amazing thing is the same Allah who put you through all this will guide you maa Shaa Allah and Allahu Akbar. Assalaamu Aleikum.
This post is exactly directed towards me. For every tribulation, there is a relief. May Allah increase our iman. Insha Allah may be belong to those that will enter janatul firdaus.
Jazakullah khairan.
Allah Akbar!
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A beautiful piece with realization nd message…
May Allah bless us with the quality of “patience & perseverance” … Ameen
Aslaam o alaikum
Jazzakaallah khair
Indeed your article and selected quranic verses helped me a lot. May you be granted with Jannah.
We are Going through difficult times but all is from Allah and all prayers are for Allah. Only Allah is the greatest and has all the powers to help us. May He give us health, wealth, happiness and many of His countless blessings Ameen
Very impressive and interesting Article. Keep updating and writing more. Jazak Allah
May the almighty ALLAH guide us with all sorts of patience and we rely on only him
may he reward people with good advice like this….
MANSHA ALLAH,
MANSHA ALLAH
KEEP DA SPIRIT
my Allah (SWT) give you reward
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A’kum
This is a good article the problem is practise is easier said than done. Furthermore, I am a human being, full of imperfections.
Salaam brother. We all human beings. This Quran was revealed for human beings ( and Jinn) if the Maker of the human gives an elixir for a particular ailment who are we to argue?Ours is to take the dose.
If you have a Rolls Royce…it needs maintenance… will you take it to your backyard mechanic or to the company that produced it… they have the expertise and know-how to diagnose the problem and on how to solve it. Likewise depend on Allah’s wisdom for you. Part of the Saber is in knowing that “I am not in control. Allah is.” The outcome may not be what I want but rest in the knowledge that Allah knows what you need.
You say “easier said than done”… this is an attitude that says” I have lost even before I have begun!” This mindset needs changing. Believing in a positive outcome with all your heart will yield positive results.
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