Verses on Patience – Golden Article

Quranic Verses on the Virtue of Patience

Several Quranic verses highlight the significance of patience, as illustrated in the following examples:

Allah (SWT) states in Surah Hud: “And be patient, for indeed, Allah does not allow the reward of the doers of good to be lost.”
In Surah Hud, Allah (SWT) also declares: “Except for those who are patient and do righteous deeds; those will have forgiveness and a great reward.”
Allah (SWT) mentions in Surah Yusuf: “They said: ‘Are you indeed Joseph?’ He said: ‘I am Joseph, and this is my brother; Allah has certainly favored us. Indeed, whoever fears Allah and is patient, Allah does not waste the reward of the doers of good.’
In Surah Ar-Ra’d, Allah (SWT) proclaims: “And those who are patient, seeking the countenance of their Lord, and establish prayer, and spend from what We have provided them, secretly and publicly, and repel evil with good; those will have the good consequence of [this] abode.”
Allah (SWT) states in Surah Al-Mu’minun: “Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day for their patient endurance; they are indeed the victorious.”

Quranic Verses on the Reward and Compensation for Patience

Numerous Quranic verses elucidate the rewards and compensations associated with patience, as outlined below:

Allah (SWT) says in Surah Az-Zumar: “Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account.”
In Surah An-Nahl, Allah (SWT) asserts: “And We will surely give those who were patient their reward according to the best of what they used to do.”
Allah (SWT) exhorts in Surah Ta-Ha: “And enjoin upon your family prayer and be steadfast therein. We do not ask you for provision; we provide for you. And the good end is for righteousness.”
In Surah Ar-Ra’d, it is mentioned: “And those who are patient, seeking the countenance of their Lord, and establish prayer, and spend from what We have provided them, secretly and publicly, and repel evil with good; those will have the good consequence of [this] abode, Gardens of Eternity, in which they will enter along with those of their forefathers and spouses and offspring. And the angels will enter upon them from every gate, [saying], ‘Peace be upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent is the final home.’
Allah (SWT) emphasizes in Surah Al-Furqan: “Those will be given lofty chambers in recompense for what they patiently endured.”
Surah Al-Ahzab states: “Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women, the obedient men and obedient women, the truthful men and truthful women, the patient men and patient women, the humble men and humble women, the charitable men and charitable women, the fasting men and fasting women, and those who guard their chastity, and those who remember Allah often – for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.”

Quranic Verses on Patience and Relief

Several verses from the Quran discuss the relationship between patience and relief, as shown below:

Allah (SWT) states in Surah Fussilat: “And none will be granted it except those who are patient, and none will be granted it except one having a great portion [in faith].”
In Surah Al-Baqarah, Allah (SWT) reassures: “O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
Allah (SWT) also states in Surah Al-Baqarah: “And give good tidings to the patient.”

Quranic Verses on Patience in the Face of Death

Several verses mention the necessity of patience in times of death, as illustrated in the following:

Allah (SWT) states in Surah Al-Baqarah: “And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient, who, when disaster strikes them, say, ‘Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.’ Those are the ones upon whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy. And it is those who are the rightly guided.”
Allah (SWT) reiterates in Surah Al-Baqarah: “O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
Allah (SWT) points out in Surah Al-Baqarah: “Righteousness is not in turning your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets, and gives his wealth in spite of love for it to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves; and [who] establishes prayer and gives zakah; [who] fulfills their promise when they promise; and [who] are patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous.”

Quranic Verses on Patience in the Face of Injustice

Several verses discuss the importance of patience when facing injustice, as evidenced by the following:

In Surah Al-Anfal, Allah (SWT) advises: “Remember when you were few and oppressed in the land, fearing that people might abduct you, then He sheltered you and supported you with His victory and provided you with good things so that you might be grateful.”
Allah (SWT) instructs in Surah At-Toor: “Be patient for the decree of your Lord, for indeed, you are in Our eyes.”
In Surah An-Nahl, Allah (SWT) comforts: “And be patient; and what is patience except through Allah. And do not grieve over them or be in distress from what they conspire.”
Allah (SWT) reminds in Surah Al-Muzzammil: “And be patient over what they say and avoid them with gracious avoidance.”

Quranic Verses Addressing the Prophets’ Patience

Several verses highlight the patience required of the Prophets, including the following:

In Surah Al-Imran, Allah (SWT) states: “Yes, if you remain patient and conscious of Allah, and they come at you in a rush, your Lord will send upon you five thousand angels, having marks [of distinction].”
Allah (SWT) mentions in Surah Al-Imran: “And how many a prophet fought with them when there were numerous worshippers with him. They were not weakened by what afflicted them in the cause of Allah, nor did they succumb. And Allah loves the patient.”
Allah (SWT) states in Surah Hud: “Those are stories of the unseen We reveal to you. You were not with them when they affirmed themselves, but be patient, for the outcome is for the God-fearing.”
In Surah An-Nahl, Allah (SWT) mentions: “And be patient, and what is patience except by Allah. And do not grieve over them, nor be in distress because of their plots. Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good.”
Allah (SWT) reminds in Surah Al-An’am: “And certainly were messengers before you denied, but they were patient over the denial and persecution until Our victory came to them. And there is no changer of the words of Allah. And there has certainly come to you some information about the messengers.”
In Surah Yunus, Allah (SWT) states: “And follow what is revealed to you, and be patient until Allah judges. And He is the best of judges.”

Quranic Verses Addressing the Believers’ Patience

Several verses encourage believers to exercise patience, as demonstrated in the following:

Allah (SWT) states in Surah Al-Anfal: “And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and thus lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
In Surah Al-Anfal, Allah (SWT) also reassures: “Now Allah has lightened your burden and He knows that among you is weakness. If there are among you one hundred who are patient, they will overcome two hundred; and if among you there are a thousand, they will overcome two thousand by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient.”
Allah (SWT) instructs in Surah Al-Kahf: “And be patient with those who call upon their Lord morning and afternoon, seeking His face. And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring adornment of the worldly life. And do not obey one whose heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance and who follows his desire and whose affair is [in] excess.”
Allah (SWT) reminds in Surah Luqman: “O my son, establish prayer and enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, that is of the matters [requiring] determination.”

Quranic Verses on Allah’s Love and Support for the Patient

Several Quranic verses express Allah’s love and support for those who demonstrate patience, as outlined below:

Allah (SWT) states in Surah Fussilat: “And none will be granted it except those who are patient, and none will be granted it except one having a great portion [in faith].”
In Surah Al-Imran, Allah (SWT) emphasizes: “And how many a prophet fought with them when there were numerous worshippers with him. They were not weakened by what afflicted them in the cause of Allah, nor did they succumb. And Allah loves the patient.”