Patience and perseverance - in the Quran

Patience and perseverance, or Sabr in Arabic, are important values in the Quran. Sabr is considered as a means of spiritual purification, strengthening one's faith, and attaining Allah's pleasure. Sabr is also regarded as a key to success in this life and the Hereafter, and it is often mentioned in the Quran alongside the concept of Taqwa (piety).

The Quran emphasizes that Sabr is essential for believers, particularly during times of adversity and hardship, and that it is a characteristic of the righteous. Muslims are encouraged to exercise patience and perseverance in all aspects of life, whether it be in personal struggles, societal challenges, or in worship and obedience to Allah.


Here are some verses from the Quran that mention Sabr:

Chapter 2, Verse 153: "O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient." This verse highlights the importance of patience and perseverance in seeking help and guidance from Allah.

Chapter 2, Verse 45: "And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]." This verse highlights the need for humility and submission to Allah, and the importance of seeking help through Sabr and prayer.

Chapter 3, Verse 200: "O you who have believed, be patient and endure and remain stationed and fear Allah that you may be successful." This verse reminds believers that Sabr is a key factor in attaining success in this life and the Hereafter, and that they should fear Allah and remain steadfast in their faith.

Chapter 3, Verse 186: "You will surely be tested in your possessions and in yourselves. And you will surely hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who associate others with Allah much abuse. But if you are patient and fear Allah - indeed, that is of the matters [worthy] of determination." This verse acknowledges the tests and trials that believers may face, and emphasizes the need for Sabr and fear of Allah in overcoming them.

Chapter 8, Verse 46: "And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient." This verse encourages believers to obey Allah and His Messenger, avoid disputes, and exercise Sabr to remain steadfast in their faith.

Chapter 11, Verse 115: "And be patient, for indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good." This verse emphasizes that Allah rewards those who exercise patience, particularly in doing good deeds.

Chapter 13, Verse 22: "And those who are patient, seeking the countenance of their Lord, and establish prayer and spend from what We have provided for them secretly and publicly and prevent evil with good - those will have the good consequence of [this] home." This verse highlights the importance of Sabr, prayer, charity, and doing good deeds as a means of seeking Allah's pleasure.

Chapter 21, Verse 83: "And [mention] Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the most merciful of the merciful." This verse highlights the story of Prophet Job, who exercised Sabr and turned to Allah during times of hardship and adversity.

Chapter 23, Verse 111: "Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day for their patient endurance - that they are the attainers [of success]." This verse describes the reward of those who exercise Sabr and attain success in the Hereafter.

Chapter 23, Verse 111-112: "Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers, will be eating from trees of zaqqum and filling with it your bellies and drinking on top of it from scalding water and will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels. That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense." This verse serves as a warning to those who reject the message of Allah and refuse to exercise Sabr, as they will be punished in the Hereafter.

Chapter 25, Verse 74: "And those who say, "Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous."" This verse highlights the importance of patience and perseverance in maintaining strong familial relationships and setting an example for others.

Chapter 30, Verse 60: "So be patient. Indeed, the promise of Allah is truth. And let them not disquiet you who are not certain [in faith]." This verse reminds believers to be patient and steadfast in their faith, despite the challenges and opposition they may face.

Chapter 31, Verse 17: "O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, [all] that is of the matters [requiring] determination." This verse is part of a conversation between Prophet Luqman and his son, and emphasizes the importance of Sabr in enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong.Chapter 39, Verse 10: "Say, "O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah is spacious. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account." This verse emphasizes that Sabr is linked to righteousness and that those who exercise patience will be rewarded by Allah.

Chapter 39, Verse 10: "Say, "O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah is spacious. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account."" This verse reminds believers to fear Allah and do good deeds, and promises that those who exercise patience will be rewarded without limit.

Chapter 41, Verse 35: "And none are made to be patient except by Allah. And those who are given mercy by Allah - He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise." This verse reminds believers that Sabr is a gift from Allah, and it is only through His mercy that one can exercise patience.

Chapter 42, Verse 43: "And whoever is patient and forgives - indeed, that is of the matters [requiring] determination." This verse emphasizes the importance of patience and forgiveness, which are traits of those who possess determination.

Chapter 66, Verse 6: "O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones, over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded." This verse encourages believers to protect themselves and their families from the punishment of Allah through obedience and patience.

Chapter 66, Verse 19: "O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise." This verse reminds the Prophet Muhammad and all believers to fear Allah and exercise Sabr in the face of opposition and disbelief.

Chapter 70, Verses 5-7: "So be patient, [O Muhammad], over what they say and exalt [Allah] with praise of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before its setting, and during periods of the night [exalt Him] and at the ends of the day, that you may be satisfied." This verse emphasizes the importance of exercising Sabr in the face of opposition, and continuously praising and exalting Allah.

Chapter 76, Verse 22: "And they will be given to drink a cup [of wine] whose mixture is of ginger. A spring therein named Salsabeel." This verse describes the reward for the patient in paradise.

Chapter 89, Verse 15-16: "As for man, when his Lord tries him and [thus] is generous to him and favors him, he says, "My Lord has honored me." But when He tries him and restricts his provision, he says, "My Lord has humiliated me." This verse highlights the importance of exercising Sabr during times of hardship, as it is a test from Allah and an opportunity for spiritual growth.

Chapter 103, Verses 1-3: "By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience." This verse highlights the importance of Sabr as one of the qualities of the believers who will be successful.

Chapter 103, Verse 2-3: "Indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience." This verse emphasizes the importance of advising one another to patience, as it is a key factor in attaining success in this life and the Hereafter.

In summary, the Quran emphasizes the importance of Sabr and forgiveness, and stresses that Paradise is granted only to those who exercise Sabr and have a great portion of good deeds. Believers are encouraged to advise each other to truth and be patient, seek help through Sabr and prayer, and fear Allah and not obey disbelievers and hypocrites.


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