Page 49 - The Importance of Patience in the Qur’an

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Hereafter are the best for people who believe and have done
their duty. (Surah Yusuf, 54-57)
Years after these events, Allah brought Prophet Yusuf (as) face-to-
face with his treacherous brothers. He stated his faith in Allah, despite

the injustice that he had suffered, and the compassion that Allah
showed him, as follows:
They asked: "Are you Yusuf?" He said: "I am indeed Yusuf, and
this here is my brother. Allah has acted graciously to us. As for
those who do their duty and are steadfast, Allah does not allow
to go to waste the wage of any people who do good." (Surah
Yusuf, 90)
All of this material related in the Qur'an about Prophet Yusuf (as)
is an important example of the ultimate hidden causes that can be
revealed by patience, because the help that Allah gave to him is
equally available for those who are faithful. Allah thwarts the plots
devised for the faithful and responds to the injustices committed
against them.

Encountering slander and hurtful words

Allah says that among the tests believers may face are troubling
statements made by the unbelievers, as follows:
You will hear many abusive words from those given the Book
before you, and from those who are unbelievers. But if you are
steadfast and guard against evil, that is the most resolute course
to take. (Surah Al 'Imran, 186)

All Prophets throughout history have met with slander and
accusations from the peoples to whom they were sent. In particular,
the leaders of these people who deny faith take the lead in such
behavior and try to incite the unbelievers against the believers. The