Another aspect of piety is patiently accepting the divine decree knowing nothing occurs in the universe without the decision of Allah, the Exalted. In fact, the entire creation could not grant or remove a blessing from someone without the permission of Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2516. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advised in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 79, that a person should accept everything that occurs within their life, even if it upsets them, as nothing could have changed the outcome. When a person regrets believing they could have prevented the thing from occurring it only invites the devil to inspire them towards impatience and dissatisfaction with the choice of Allah, the Exalted. A muslim should be confident that Allah, the Exalted, only chooses the best for His servants even if their short sightedness prevents them from observing the wisdom behind the choice. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 216:
“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”
It is therefore important for each muslim to control their behaviour and not object, through actions or words, to the choice of Allah, the Exalted. If a muslim persists on this behaviour they will move from patience to the level of contentment. This is when one prefers the choice of Allah, the Exalted, over their choice and desires and therefore do not wish for things to change. Whereas, a patient person will desire things to change and even supplicate for it but they will not complain with the decree of Allah, the Exalted. Both are excellent and earn great reward but contentment is a higher level and a superior sign of one’s servanthood to Allah, the Exalted.
Being impatient is a blame worthy characteristic and only leads to the anger of Allah, the Exalted. Being impatient with the choice of Allah, the Exalted, is worse than the person who takes bitter medicine which cures them yet, becomes angry with the doctor who prescribed it for them. The things which Allah, the Exalted, chooses might be bitter but they in fact, cure a person in the long run. This cure may very well save the person from the fire of Hell on Judgement Day. Therefore being impatient is not the correct attitude to adopt.
It is important to note, that being patient or content does not mean one should not supplicate to Allah, the Exalted, as there is clear evidence in Islamic teachings which prove that it is a righteous deed. Chapter 40 Ghafir, verse 60:
“And your Lord says, “Call upon Me; I will respond to you….”
Many Hadiths highlight its importance such as the one found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3371, which declares supplication to be the essence of worship. In addition, it is a tradition of all the Holy Prophets, peace upon them all, and a sign of servanthood to Allah, the Exalted. So one should supplicate for good things which have been mentioned in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and be patient or content with the outcome even if it contradicts their desires.
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