Patience (Sabr)
is a light in Islam. When a person adopts patience, he gains an inner clarity
which illuminates his path. This protects his heart against the darkness of
despair and gives him strength to pass through trials without panic. Without
patience, life becomes like a house without light; but with patience, every
difficulty becomes an opportunity to come closer to Allah.
Allah has said in the
Qur’an:
“O
believers! Seek help through patience and prayer; truly Allah is with those who
are patient.” (Al-Baqara 2: 154)
This verse shows that patience is not merely a moral quality, but a spiritual means of attaining closeness to Allah. When a Muslim practises patience, he feels that Allah is with him, he gains divine support, and he gains courage to continue despite adversities.