Patience

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Indeed, all praise is due to God. We praise Him, we seek His assistance, and we ask for His forgiveness. We seek refuge with God from the evils within ourselves and from the consequences of our deeds. Whoever God guides, there is no one who can misguide them, and whoever God lets  sstray, there is no one who can guide them.

I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah, alone, without any partners, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.

Today, I want to talk to you about patience and Islam.

Patience, or sabr in Arabic, is an important concept in Islam. It is often alternativelg translated as "perseverance" and it refers to the ability to endure difficult situations without losing hope or becoming discouraged. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Patience is the key to all good."

In the Quran, Allah tells us that He has made some things difficult for us in order to test our patience. For example, in Surah Baqarah, He says, "Do people think that they will be left to say, 'We believe' and they will not be tried? But We have certainly tried those before them, and Allah will surely make evident those who are truthful, and He will surely make evident the liars."

The test of patience is not just about enduring physical hardships, but also about remaining faithful and obedience to Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, but there is good in both of them. Be eager for that which will benefit you, seek help from Allah, and do not give up. If something happens to you, do not say, 'If only I had done such and such.' Instead, say, 'The qadar (divine decree) of Allah. He does what He wills.' For verily, 'if' opens the door for the work of Satan."

So, patience is not just about enduring difficult situations, but also about maintaining a positive attitude and trust in Allah. It is about accepting His will and not becoming discouraged or disillusioned when things don't go our way.

One of the most difficult challenges of patience is when we are faced with tragedy or suffering. In these moments, it can be tempting to question Allah and wonder why He has allowed this to happen to us. But this is precisely the time when we must exercise our patience and trust in Him. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "No one has been tested with a greater test than that of the prophets, and no one has been more patient than the prophets."

In the Quran, Allah tells us: "O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient" (Quran 2:153). This verse reminds us that patience is not something that we can attain on our own, but that it is a quality that we must seek and ask Allah for. It also tells us that Allah is with those who are patient, and that He will support and assist them in their endeavors.

Patience is a virtue that is especially important in times of difficulty or hardship. In the Quran, Allah says: "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" (Quran 2:155). This verse tells us that Allah will test us with various challenges and difficulties, but that He will reward those who are patient and steadfast in their faith.

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One of the greatest examples of patience in Islam is the Prophet Muhammad himself (peace be upon him). Throughout his life, the Prophet faced many challenges and hardships, from persecution in Mecca to the hardships of war in Medina. But he never lost hope or faith in Allah, and he always remained steadfast in his mission to spread the message of Islam.

Among those examples of patience and trust in Allah in the example of the Prophet  can be found in the story of the battle of Uhud. This was a battle fought by the Muslims against the Quraysh of Mecca, who had persecuted and oppressed the Muslims for many years.

Despite being vastly outnumbered and outmatched, the Muslims put their trust in Allah and went into battle with patience and determination. Although they faced many challenges and hardships, they remained steadfast in their faith and trust in Allah.

However, due to the disobedience of a few of the Muslims, the battle did not go as planned and many of the Muslims were martyred. Despite this setback, the Muslims remained patient and continued to trust in Allah's plan.

Through their patience and trust in Allah, the Muslims were able to ultimately overcome their enemies and triumph over the Quraysh. This victory demonstrated the power of patience and trust in Allah, and served as a lesson for Muslims throughout history. Brothers and sisters, let us strive to follow the example of the Muslims at Uhud.

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May Allah increase our patience and allow us to fully put our trust in Him.

We ask Allah to be patient with us as he is As-Sabur for we are human.

I say these words and ask Allah to forgive me and you all, wa aqimu asalah.

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