Ṣabr is not mere endurance; in the Qur'an it is steadfastness — not falling apart, holding firm on the truth.
Seek help through patience
- "O believers, seek help through patience and prayer; God is with the patient." (2:153)
Trial and good tidings
- "We will test you with fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits. Give good tidings to the patient!" (2:155)
- In affliction they say: "To God we belong and to Him we return." (2:156)
- "Upon them are blessings and mercy from their Lord." (2:157)
Patience and reward
- Among the conditions of success: those who "counsel one another to patience." (103:3)
- "The patient are given their reward without measure." (39:10)
Source: Qur'anic verses (M. Okuyan meal). Presented with a text/interpretation distinction.