Blogs – Series: Patience

Patience – 16

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. In the third year after the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, migrated to Medina, the non-Muslim leaders of Mecca decided to take revenge for the loss at the Battle of Badr which occurred in the previous year. This led to the BattleContinue reading “Patience – 16”

Patience – 15

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. When one observes the suffering of people around the world, especially Muslims who believe in Allah, the Exalted, they may question the lack of divine aid based on outward appearances. But it is important for a Muslim to make certain realities about Allah, the Exalted, clearContinue reading “Patience – 15”

Patience – 14

A Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803, advises that being patient over the things one dislikes leads to a great reward. Chapter 39 Az Zumar, verse 10: “…Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account [i.e., limit].” Patience is a key element required in order to fulfil the three aspects of faith:Continue reading “Patience – 14”

Patience – 13

In a Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised the importance of understanding that every difficulty a person faces will be followed by ease. This reality has also been mentioned in the Holy Quran for example, chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 7: “…Allah willContinue reading “Patience – 13”

Patience – 12

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the important role of doctors and their impact on their patients. It is important for muslims to understand a simple thing which can aid them with patiently facing destiny and the difficulties it brings. A person happily takesContinue reading “Patience – 12”

Patience – 11

I read a news article a while ago, which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on dealing with a severe calamity, such as the death of a loved one and the importance of moving on. It is important to understand that when a severe difficulty, such as the death of a loved one occurs,Continue reading “Patience – 11”

Patience – 10

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Every day people lose their loved ones. It is an inevitable outcome. A Muslim can remember and act on many things which can aid them during this difficulty. One thing is to observe the situation in a positive way. Meaning, instead of being sad over whatContinue reading “Patience – 10”

Patience – 9

I had a thought which I wanted to share. Parents often take away things or prevent their children from obtaining certain things such as unhealthy food in order to protect them. This behaviour often causes the child to become sad or angry as they are completely unaware of the wisdom behind the actions of theirContinue reading “Patience – 9”

Patience – 8

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over the great tests and difficulties the righteous predecessors faced during their lives and how they overcame them through patience and sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted. One of the ways of achieving this is by always comparing one’s difficulty to harder andContinue reading “Patience – 8”

Patience – 7

I had a thought which I wanted to share. I was pondering over a specific wisdom why people face difficulties and the loss of blessings, such as health. Often when Muslims receive blessings especially, beyond their need, it distracts them from the hereafter and instead focuses their minds on this material world. So in thisContinue reading “Patience – 7”