PATIENCE: THE PATH TO PARADISE – III

Fifteenth: Allah The Almighty promised the believers victory and it is part of the glad tidings that will surely fulfilled for them. Allah The Almighty Says that they got that only through patience; He Says (what means):  {And the good word of your Lord was fulfilled for the Children of Israel because of what they had patiently endured.}  [Quran 7:137] Sixteenth: Allah The Almighty loves those who are patient. He Says (what means):  {And Allah loves the steadfast.}  [Quran 3:146] Seventeenth: Allah The Almighty Says that the great reward is only for the patient; this is mentioned in two Soorahs (Chapters) of the Quran. In the course of the story of Qaaroon (Korah), Allah The Almighty Says (what means):  {But those who had been given knowledge said, “Woe to you! The reward of Allah is better for he who believes and does righteousness. And none are granted it except the patient.”}  [Quran 28:80] In the other verse in Chapter Fussilat, Allah The Almighty ordered His slaves to repel evil by that deed which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity will become as though he was a devoted friend. Allah The Almighty Says (what means):  {But none is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except one having a great portion [of good].}  [Quran 41:35] Eighteenth: Allah The Almighty informed us that only the patient and grateful people benefit and are deterred by His signs. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): •  {And We certainly sent Moosa (Moses) with Our signs, [saying], “Bring out your people from darknesses into the light and remind them of the days of Allah.” Indeed in that are signs for everyone patient and grateful.}  [Quran 14:5] •  {And of His signs are the ships in the sea, like mountains. If He willed, He could still the wind, and they would remain motionless on its surface. Indeed in that are signs for everyone patient and grateful.}  [Quran 42:32-33]