Page 72 - The Importance of Patience in the Qur’an

CONCLUSION

In one verse, Allah describes the believers with these words:
"Those who listen well to what is said and follow the best of it,
they are the ones whom Allah has guided, they are the people of
intelligence" (Surat az-Zumar, 18). Truly the faithful have
intelligence and, consequently, heed His words and do their best.
In addition, we have used various examples from the Qur'an to
point out that patience is one of the most important elements
forming the foundation of superior morality and opening the door
to countless blessings in this world and the next. We have invited all
people of intelligence to be patient, in the full Qur'anic meaning of
the word, and have brought the good news that people who adhere
to morality and who always display a strong patience in order to
earn Allah's approval will be rewarded in this world and in the
afterlife.
Now, after all of these explanations, we conclude by reminding
the readers that the finest reward a person can obtain in this world
and the next is Allah's approval and mercy, and His Paradise. Such
wonders cannot be compared with any of this world's pleasures and
blessings. One way of gaining His love is to be aware of Allah's
wisdom and bounty in every event, word, and act, and to trust in
Allah, for the Qur'an tells us that He loves those who trust Him and
show patience in all circumstances:

How many of the Prophets fought [in Allah's way], and with
them [fought] large bands of godly men? But they never lost
heart if they met with disaster in Allah's way, nor did they
weaken (in will) or give in. And Allah loves those who are firm