Patience

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

Allah's Apostle (Sal-allahu-aleihi-wasallam) said: "Strange are the ways of a believer for there is good in every affair of his and this is not the case with anyone else except in the case of a believer for if he has an occasion to feel delight, he thanks (God), thus there is a good for him in it, and if he gets into trouble and shown resignation (and endures it patiently), there is also good for him in it".

I think 'patience' is beautiful, and only a select few have it.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

The Prophet said, "No fatigue, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were a prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that''.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

The Prophet said, ''Allah SWT has said, that if I deprive my slave of his two beloved things [his eyes], and he remains patient, I will let him enter Paradise, in compensation for them''.

[Dawn]

aw reading this brought me back to position of feeling optimistic and trusting Allah cuz i was going through a hard time lately..jzaKAllah my friend !!!

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

aw reading this brought me back to position of feeling optimistic and trusting Allah cuz i was going through a hard time lately..jzaKAllah my friend !!!

This was going to be the Hermit's thread about 'Patience'.

What are you doing on here Dawnie? :p

Kidding.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

"It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards East or West. But it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and give in charity; to fulfill the contracts which you have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the God-fearing''. Qur'an 2:177

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

''Verily man is in loss, except such as have faith, and do righteous deeds, and join together in the mutual enjoining of truth, and of patience and constancy." Qur'an 103:2-3

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

"But give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere. Those who say, when afflicted with calamity, 'To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return.' They are those on whom descend blessings from their Lord, and mercy. They are the ones who receive guidance." Qur'an 2:155-157

[isha-h]

Great reminders Sis, Keep 'em coming ;)

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

Great reminders Sis, Keep 'em coming ;)

Insha'Allah.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

"Seek Allah's help with patient perseverance and prayer. It is indeed hard except for those who are humble". Qur'an 2:45

[UmmAbdulMalikStorm]

A timely thread mashallah.

I was thinking about how my impatience is probably one of my worst qualities and i really want to change it.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

A timely thread mashallah.

I was thinking about how my impatience is probably one of my worst qualities and i really want to change it.

Patience and Silence - two worthy qualities.

[UmmAbdulMalikStorm]

Silence im not too sure about.

Its good to know when to keep quiet...but can you imagine a gathering of all quiet people? How boring!

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

Silence im not too sure about.

Its good to know when to keep quiet...but can you imagine a gathering of all quiet people? How boring!

But Silence is Golden.

I prefer a quiet gathering than a loud one. It allows me to think.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

He (SAW) kept his feelings under firm control - when annoyed, he would turn aside or keep silent, when pleased he would lower his eyes (Shamail Tirmizi).

Source (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/prophet/prophetdescription.html#appearance)

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

"Oh you who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy. Vie in such perseverance, strengthen each other, and be pious, so that you may prosper." Qur'an 3:200

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

"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." Qur'an 40:55

[William Wurkmun Fosterr]

Sufferings are growing pains. 'No pain, no gain.'

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

Sufferings are growing pains. 'No pain, no gain.'

Suffering allows one to 'grow' spiritually.

Patience diminishes the suffering.

[William Wurkmun Fosterr]

Allah's Apostle (Sal-allahu-aleihi-wasallam) said: "Strange are the ways of a believer for there is good in every affair of his and this is not the case with anyone else except in the case of a believer for if he has an occasion to feel delight, he thanks (God), thus there is a good for him in it, and if he gets into trouble and shown resignation (and endures it patiently), there is also good for him in it".

I think 'patience' is beautiful, and only a select few have it.This is especially pertinent for me because I often find myself in trouble. (!)

But I think that we need to honor those who forge ahead, those who do not hesitate, too, for their contribution. I tend to wait patiently but those who jump ahead contribute mightily, too.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

This is especially pertinent for me because I often find myself in trouble. (!)

But I think that we need to honor those who forge ahead, those who do not hesitate, too, for their contribution. I tend to wait patiently but those who jump ahead contribute mightily, too.


It is best to think things through thoroughly before acting.

[William Wurkmun Fosterr]

It is best to think things through thoroughly before acting.That's my way, too! ...but many jump forward, make a lot of mistakes, admittedly. They are precious members of our human family, too. We want them to slow down; they want us to speed up. Hopefully we can agree to at least value each other's contributions.:)

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

"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." Qur'an 40:55

http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=40&tid=46183

(So be patient) means, `O Muhammad,'

(Verily, the promise of Allah is true,) means, `We have promised that your word will prevail and that the ultimate victory will be for you and those who follow you, and Allah does not break His promises. What We have told you is true and there is no doubt in it whatsoever.'

According to this Tafsir, it's a patience in a specific cause.

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

"It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards East or West. But it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and give in charity; to fulfill the contracts which you have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the God-fearing''. Qur'an 2:177

Translation of the meaning that is in Ibn Kathir's translation (http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=2&tid=4478) is a bit different:

(. ..and who are patient in extreme poverty and ailment (disease) and at the time of fighting (during the battles)

Transliteration of Arabic:

waalssabireena fee albasai waalddarrai waheena albasi

Can anybody w/ knowledge of Arabic comment on how the fighting during the battles comes into translation?

JAK.

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

''Verily man is in loss, except such as have faith, and do righteous deeds, and join together in the mutual enjoining of truth, and of patience and constancy." Qur'an 103:2-3

http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=103&tid=59159


(And recommend one another to patience.) meaning, with the plots, the evils, and the harms of those who harm people due to their commanding them to do good and forbidding them from evil.


Again, quite specific application of patience.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

Patience is Patience.

These surahs were sent in a certain time - for a certain situation, but it doesn't mean we can't take something from them today.

I'm sure everybody [to some extent] can relate to them.

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

"Seek Allah's help with patient perseverance and prayer. It is indeed hard except for those who are humble". Qur'an 2:45

http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=2&tid=1845

Allah commanded His servants to use patience and prayer to acquire the good of this life and the Hereafter. Muqatil bin Hayan said that this Ayah means, "Utilize patience and the obligatory prayer in seeking the Hereafter. As for patience (here), they say that it means fasting.'' There are similar texts reported from Mujahid. Al-Qurtubi and other scholars commented, "This is why Ramadan is called the month of patience,'' as is mentioned in the Hadith literature. It was also said that `patience' in the Ayah means, refraining from evil, and this is why `patience' was mentioned along with practicing acts of worship, especially and foremost, the prayer. Also, Ibn Abi Hatim narrated that `Umar bin Al-Khattab said, "There are two types of patience: good patience when the disaster strikes, and a better patience while avoiding the prohibitions of Allah.'' Ibn Abi Hatim said that Al-Hasan Al-Basri was reported to have said similarly.

Very useful reminder indeed, given the fact that is less than two months until Ramadhan, may Allah give us an opportunity to experience it.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

Very useful reminder indeed, given the fact that is less than two months until Ramadhan, may Allah give us an opportunity to experience it.


Thank you for your input.

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

"Oh you who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy. Vie in such perseverance, strengthen each other, and be pious, so that you may prosper." Qur'an 3:200


http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=3&tid=10323

About "patience"


Al-Hasan Al-Basri said, "The believers are commanded to be patient in the religion that Allah chose for them, Islam. They are not allowed to abandon it in times of comfort or hardship, ease or calamity, until they die as Muslims. They are also commanded to endure against their enemies, those who hid the truth about their religion.'' Similar explanation given by several other scholars among the Salaf.

This Ayah brings a slightly off-topic but very interesting subject:


As for Murabatah, it is to endure in acts of worship and perseverence. It also means to await prayer after prayer, as Ibn `Abbas, Sahl bin Hanif and Muhammad bin Ka`b Al-Qurazi stated. Ibn Abi Hatim collected a Hadith that was also collected by Muslim and An-Nasa'i from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said,

(Should I tell you about actions with which Allah forgives sins and raises the grade Performing perfect ablution in unfavorable conditions, the many steps one takes to the Masajid, and awaiting prayer after the prayer, for this is the Ribat, this is the Ribat, this is the Ribat.)

They also say that the Murabatah in the above Ayah refers to battles against the enemy, and manning Muslim outposts to protect them from enemy incursions inside Muslim territory. There are several Hadiths that encourage Murabatah and mention its rewards. Al-Bukhari recorded that Sahl bin Sa`d As-Sa`idi said that the Messenger of Allah said,

(A Day of Ribat in the cause of Allah is better than this life and all that is in it.)

Muslim recorded that Salman Al-Farisi said that the Messenger of Allah said,

(Ribat for a day and a night is better than fasting the days of a month and its Qiyam (voluntary prayer at night). If one dies in Ribat, his regular righteous deeds that he used to perform will keep being added to his account, and he will receive his provision, and will be saved from the trials of the grave.)

Imam Ahmad recorded that Fadalah bin `Ubayd said that he heard the Messenger of Allah saying,

(Every dead person will have his record of deeds sealed, except for whoever dies while in Ribat in the cause of Allah, for his work will keep increasing until the Day of Resurrection, and he will be safe from the trial of the grave.)

and more on this subject (http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=3&tid=10323)
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[I_Am_A_Hermit]

My elders say; 'The fruit of Patience is always sweet'.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

"No one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint, none but persons of the greatest good fortune." Qur'an41:35

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

"And be steadfast in patience, for verily Allah will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish." Qur'an 11:115

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

"No one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint, none but persons of the greatest good fortune." Qur'an41:35

The "patience" here refer to the previous piece:


http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=41&tid=46703


(Repel (the evil) with one which is better,) means, `when someone does you wrong, repel him by treating him well,' as `Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "There is no better punishment for one who has disobeyed Allah with regard to you, than your obeying Allah with regard to him.''

(then verily he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend.) means, `if you treat well those who treat you badly, this good deed will lead to reconciliation, love and empathy, and it will be as if he is a close friend to you and he will feel pity for you and be kind to you.' Then Allah says:


(But none is granted it except those who are patient) meaning, no one accepts this advice and works according to it, except for those who can be patient in doing so, for it is difficult for people to do.

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

"And be steadfast in patience, for verily Allah will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish." Qur'an 11:115

I could not find relevant tafsir in ibn Kathir (online), but the patience here might refer to Salah since Salah is mentioned in the previous Ayah:

(114. And perform the Salah, at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night. Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds. That is a reminder for the mindful.) (115. And be patient; verily, Allah wastes not the reward of the doers of good.)

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

"Be patient, Surely, Allaah is with those who are patient" Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 46

[Dawn]

This was going to be the Hermit's thread about 'Patience'.

What are you doing on here Dawnie? :p

Kidding.


:mad:

*leaves*

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

:mad:

*leaves*

Sabr....

[Dawn]

Sabr....

irrelevant :rolleyes:

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

The most patient of us all, the Mujahideen.

A Mujahid knows that enemies exist in order to test his Faith (Iman), his courage, his perserverance, his ability to make decisions, and his patience. The enemies are making him fight for the sake of fulfilling his duty before Almighty Allah.

[Book of the Mujahideen: G.Shamil Basayev]

[Dawn]

very true.

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

Patience is procrastination without the anxiety

Interesting way of looking at it.

[Musta'eenah]

The Prophet said, "No fatigue, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were a prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that''.

Jezakallahu Khayran sis, I just LOVE this hadith...it makes you feel so postive and hopeful...