Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
The Long Road of Patience
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THE LONG ROAD OF PATIENCE
God’s beloved servant strives to please God, not
himself; he follows the path of truth rather than the
dictates of his own self; he attaches more
importance to honour in the next life than to
worldly prestige; he does not revenge himself on
others, even if they wrong him time and time again.
This is the path of patience. Certainly, the road of
patience is long and arduous, but it is the only road
that can lead one to paradise. Paradise will be
granted to the patient, and the patient are those
who are willing to bear every loss for God’s sake.
In this world of trial, one is bound to encounter
difficulties and setbacks. Those who desire paradise
should know that the path that they will have to
tread will not be an easy one: they will have to bear
with persecution from others; they will have to
endure protracted periods of waiting; they will
have to put up with persecution from rivals. Those
who are seeking the truth should be careful not to
lose patience and succumb to stresses and strains. If
they do, they will lose their way to paradise, and
will not be able to reach their destination.
