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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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What aids one in attaining patience.

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The most important factor that helps the servant to be patient.

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Is that his patience be for the sake of Allah, by the aid of Allah, and in accordance with the will of Allah.

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There are also means that assist in achieving and realizing patience.

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The most significant of these are:

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First:

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Knowing the names of Allah the Exalted and His sublime attributes.

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And realizing true faith in them.

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For this results in the steadfastness of the heart and the composure of the soul.

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And patience in the face of trials and calamities.

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How could one not be patient when he realizes that his Lord is Merciful and Kind?

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All-Wise and All-Knowing.

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Compassionate and Bestowing.

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Loving and Forgiving.

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And so on.

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Thus, he entrusts his affairs to Him.

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And is content with what Allah chooses for him.

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Let him make his patience for the sake of Allah and by the aid of Allah.

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And in matters where Allah loves for one to be patient.

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Second:

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Preparing the soul for calamities before they occur.

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So that they become lighter and easier to bear when they do happen.

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And that the believer, at such times, should take refuge in the words of:

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“Who say, when a misfortune striketh them: Lo! we are Allah's and lo! unto Him we are returning.” (2:156)

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Allah the Exalted, who says:

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“And surely We shall try you with something of fear and hunger, and loss of wealth and lives and crops; but give glad tidings to the steadfast,” (2:155)

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"And give glad tidings to the patient."

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“Who say, when a misfortune striketh them: Lo! we are Allah's and lo! unto Him we are returning.” (2:156)

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“Who say, when a misfortune striketh them: Lo! we are Allah's and lo! unto Him we are returning.” (2:156)

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Third:

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Among the things that also strengthen patience:

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The certainty of the believer that whatever has afflicted him.

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Is either an expiation for his sins.

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Or a means to elevate his rank.

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Or to attain a blessing that cannot be reached except through trial.

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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.