Page 71 - The Importance of Patience in the Qur’an

The Prayers Of The Faithful For Patience 69

The Qur'an contains prayers of the faithful informing Allah that
they desire patience. By asking Him to "pour down steadfastness

upon us," they draw attention to the greatness of people's need for
patience:

You are only avenging yourself on us because we believed in
our Lord's Signs when they came to us. Our Lord, pour down
steadfastness upon us and take us back to You as Muslims.

(Surat al-A'raf, 126)
When they came out against Talut and his troops, they said:

"Our Lord, pour down steadfastness upon us, make our feet
firm, and help us against this unbelieving people." (Surat al-
Baqara, 250)

The believers' prayers for patience, as recorded in the Qur'an,
also remind us of how necessary it is to ask for Allah's help in this

matter. Right from the beginning of this book, we have stressed that
Allah helps those who are patient and who patiently ask for His
help, and that He has promised to multiply their blessings. One of

the most important characteristics that a person needs is patience, so
that he or she can confront all of this life's difficulties, problems, and
troubles with the joy of faith and the excitement of earning Allah's
approval. These inner characteristics help the believer to have the

upper hand, with Allah's permission, and ensure their success.
Allah has given this secret of patience to the faithful and told them

to be patient, pray for patience, and display patience.