Patience of the Prophets
Since the dawn of time,
Allah has sent prophets in all ages and to all the nations of the world. A line
of prophets came, all ennobled by the Messenger of Messengers, the Beloved
Muhammad (pbuh), all of whom had endured countless hardships, all of whom had
experienced the greatest difficulties during their prophetic mission. All of
them had to face the fiercest and most murderous enemies, who erected
themselves as a metal barrier on the way of these prophets during their stay on
this earth.
But all had the same
feeling, the same reaction: patience, trust in Allah Ta’ala and faith. In
addition to the prophets, some of their wives have had the misfortune to
experience the worst difficulties too. They also showed an unshakeable
patience.
Today I will relate to
you a little about the sad story of Hazrat Yusuf - Joseph (as). Being a young
and handsome boy, he was betrayed by his own brothers and then by the wife of
the Prime Minister of the King of Egypt. Imprisoned, he lost neither hope nor
patience. His father Yaqub - Jacob (as) had to suffer the worst difficulties
because of the abuse caused to his beloved son. He also showed patience and
guided by his faith (Iman) and the divine revelations, he relied on
Allah Ta’ala. This patience led father and son to reason, victory and family
reconciliation.