THE REWARD OF PATIENCE IN ISLAM
Patience has the
greatest rank in the sight of Allah Almighty and it is the form of deed that
will be rewarded with no limit. In this world, we face several hardships or
tests and sufferings but the people who do patience (Sabr) and Believe in Allah
Almighty's wisdom behind every hardship, will be rewarded with the Decree of
their Lord. In the Glorious Quran Allah Almighty said;
إِنَّمَا يُوَفَّى ٱلصَّٰبِرُونَ أَجۡرَهُم بِغَيۡرِ حِسَابٖ
“Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without
account."
(Al-Quran: 39: 10)
It means those who
are patient will receive their rewards in full, without limit, calculation, or
estimation, and Hisaab.
Islam is the
complete code of life. It provides or guides us in every sphere of life. It
guides us on how we have to behave in different situations. To become a true
Believer by following all the guidelines of Islam, we should have a strong
belief in Allah Almighty and that He loves us and will never leave us alone.
Allah Almighty mentioned in the Glorious Quran;
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِين
“Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
(Al-Quran, 2:153)
When we believe
that every hardship or test is coming from Allah Almighty and Allah Almighty
knows what is better for us. It makes us patient. Patience is the virtue, which
authorizes the individual to proceed towards worthy goals. Many Hadiths help a
Believer to become patient.
Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri and Abu
Huraira:
The Prophet said, "No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness,
nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives
from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that." (Sahih
Bukhari Volume 7, Book 70, Number 545)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
"Allah's Apostle said, "The example of a believer is that of a
fresh tender plant; from whatever direction the wind comes, it bends it, but
when the wind becomes quiet, it becomes straight again. Similarly, a believer
is afflicted with calamities (but he remains patient till Allah removes his
difficulties.) And an impious wicked person is like a pine tree which keeps
hard and straight till Allah cuts (breaks) it down when He wishes." (See
Hadith No. 558, Vol. 9.)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
"Allah's Apostle said, "If Allah wants to do good to somebody,
He afflicts him with trials." (Sahih Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 70, Number
548)
Narrated 'Abdullah:
I visited the Prophet during his ailments and he was suffering from a
high fever. I said, "You have a high fever. Is it because you will have a
double reward for it?" He said, "Yes, for no Muslim is afflicted with
any harm but that Allah will remove his sins as the leaves of a tree fall.
(Sahih Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 70, Number 550)