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The meaning of patience is to hold Nafs from anything, from which the wisdom and Shari’ah require one to stop.
CONCEPT OF TOLERANCE IN ISLAM FOR PROMOTION OF HUMAN UNITY Brig (R) Prof. Dr. Fazli Rabbi ABSTRACT Islam is a divine religion. It is based on divine revelation and Sunnah of the Holy prophet (SAW).Tolerance, patience, forbearing and broadmindedness are the hallmarks of the last divine religion, Islam.
Jun 10, 2022 · The term Sabr is an Arabic word, literally translated as ‘patience’. The term has been given many definitions, evident in the deliberations made by various scholars of the Quran. Their definitions serve as essential reference in our effort to understand the true meaning of Sabr.
- The Good Life
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An Islamic understanding of health and well-being maintains that a good life is primarily achieved through living in accordance with Islamic teachings. Thus, studying PP from a Muslim perspective must entail the study of virtues drawn both from PP and the Islamic religion. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that Muslims consider Islam to be much more t...
Numerous studies have found an association between religiousness and psychological well-being among Muslims (e.g., Abu-Raiya & Agbaria, 2016). For example, data gathered from large, Kuwaiti–Muslim youth samples has revealed evidence that overall religiousness is related to higher happiness (Abdel-Khalek, 2007; N = 5,042) and life satisfaction (Baro...
Prominent Islamic scholars have highlighted tawakkul (reliance on or putting trust in God) as a construct of high spiritual virtue among Muslims (Al-Ghazzali, 1972). The Qur’an frequently encourages Muslims to put their trust in God, as reflected in the verse “Put your trust in Allah: Allah is sufficient as Guardian” (3:33). Trusting God is viewed ...
From an Islamic perspective, worshiping God is a fundamental component of well-being (Joshanloo, 2013). The Qur’an indicates: “And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me” (51:56), which underscores the Islamic belief that the act of worshiping God is the primary reason for the creation of humankind. Similarly, Prophet Muhammad s...
Throughout the Qur’an and hadith, practicing the virtue of gratitude is encouraged. For example, one of many verses reminding Muslims to express gratitude is the Qur’anic verse, “So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me” (2:152). In fact, practicing gratitude is thought to lead to increased favor and blessings, ...
Patience (sabr) is prescribed throughout the Qur’an and hadith, and as such, it is a core Islamic virtue. Patience is seen as both the ability to restrain oneself from what is discouraged (or prohibited) and as an essential ingredient for pursuing goals while practicing self-control and endurance (El-Aswad, 2014). The Qur’an indicates that believer...
Concepts of forgiveness such as afw (pardon), safh (overlooking a wrong), and ghafir (erasing sin) are collectively mentioned 277 times in the Qur’an (McCullough et al., 2001). Because humans are inevitably prone to making mistakes, hurting each other, and engaging in transgressions, forgiveness is an essential virtue within Islam. God encourages M...
Belief in the afterlife is a fundamental component of the Islamic faith as well. The worldly life is viewed as a temporary place of residence prior to entering the eternal life. Life is understood as a place of trials and tests, and a Muslim’s actions during these tests and trials are thought to determine whether they enter heaven or hell on the Da...
Islam is a religion that pays serious attention to patients. Among them is Q 2: 153, which commands believers to be patient in worship and fasting. Through Q 2: 153, Islam commands its adherents to accept something unpleasant, like calamity, for a prolonged period.
Nov 15, 2023 · Patience is not passive acceptance but an active endurance, a resolute persistence against oppression. The life of Prophet Muhammad serves as the ultimate exemplar of patience, especially during the difficult years in Mecca.
Patience is the way to earn the companionship of Allah. And obey Allah and His Messenger; and fall into no disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and be patient and persevering: for Allah is with those who patiently persevere: (al-Anfal 8:46)
