..Patience for the sake of Allah, by the help of Allah & in accepting the decree of Allah.. 1. Patience for the sake of Allah, hoping for His rewards & fearing His punishment. 2. Patience by the help of Allah, as man realizes that he has no patience himself, & has no power to acquire patience. Rather, he knows: “there is no power and no strength except by (the help of) Allah.” 3. Patience in accepting the decree of Allah, as man realizes that Allah is the only one who is controlling the affairs of the universe, so he will patiently accept the ruling & decree of Allah, regardless of what it may mean for him in the way of ease or hardship. Patience for the sake of Allah is of a higher degree than patience by the help of Allah, as patience for the sake of Allah is related to His being ilah (object of worship), whilst patience by His help is related to His being Rabb (lord, cherisher and sustainer). Whatever is connected to His being ilah, such as patience for His sake, is worship, & as such is greater than whatever is connected to His being Rabb, such as seeking His help in having patience. Worship is the ULTIMATE GOAL, whereas seeking help is a means to an end. The goal is sought for its own sake, but means are sought for the sake of other things. Patience by His help is common to believers & unbelievers, good & bad, alike, while patience for His sake is the way of Messengers, Prophets & true believers. Patience for His sake is patience in matters that please Allah, while patience by His help may apply to matters that please Him or displease Him
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:45:12 +0000
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