Page 39 - The Moral Values of the Qur'an

in particular, should patiently await the great
salvation that Allah promised. This is how the
believers are commanded in the Qur'an: “Be patient
for the sake of your Lord” (Surat al-Muddaththir, 74:7).
Patience is indeed one of the most important qualities
in the struggle to reach Allah; it is the virtue one
should cultivate in order to be closer to Him.
“O you who believe! Persevere in patience and
constancy; vie in such perseverance; strengthen each other;
and fear Allah; that you may prosper.” (Surat Aal-e-Imran,
3:200)

In the community of the ignorant, the real
meaning of patience is mixed up with endurance.
However, endurance has a very different message
which is forbearing against pain or distress. Yet,
patience isentirely different as described in the
Qur’an. This difference can only be comprehended by
the believers. The perseverance of the believer is for
gaining the pleasure of Allah. Therefore, if gives
delight to the believers, whilst “endurance” gives
only annoyance and distress to the unbelievers. The
Qur’an expresses this as: “Seek (Allah's) help with
patient perseverence and prayer: It is indeed hard,
except to those who bring a lowly spirit.” (Surat al-
Baqara, 2:45)

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