What Qur'an Says About Patient / Steadfast?
(Sabr)
Compilation note: The Arabic word SABR has meanings that cross the Western terms patience, steadfastness, and endurance.
- will you have patience
- 25:20 And not We sent before you any Messengers but indeed, they [surely] ate food and walked in the markets. And We have made some of you for others a trial, will you have patience? And is your Lord All-Seer.
- their endurance
- 2:175 Those (are) they who purchase[d] [the] astraying for [the] Guidance, and [the] punishment for [the] forgiveness. So what (is) their endurance on the Fire!
- Be patient
- 38:17 Be patient over what they say, and remember Our slave, Dawood, the possessor of strength. Indeed, he (was) repeatedly turning.
- Be steadfast
- 3:200 O you who believe[d]! Be steadfast and [be] patient and [be] constant and fear Allah so that you may (be) successful.
- (to) the patient ones
- 28:80 But said those who were given the knowledge, "Woe to you! (The) reward (of) Allah (is) better for (he) who believes and does righteous (deeds). And not it is granted except (to) the patient ones."
- the patient ones
- 39:10 Say, "O My slaves [those] who believe! Fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world (is) good, and the earth (of) Allah (is) spacious. Only will be paid back in full the patient ones their reward without account."
- the patient ones
- 2:153 O you who believe[d]! Seek help through patience and the prayer. Indeed, Allah (is) with the patient ones.
- 2:249 Then when set out Talut with the forces he said, "Indeed, Allah will test you with a river. So whoever drinks from it then he is not from me, and whoever (does) not taste it then indeed, he (is) from me except whoever takes (in the) hollow (of) his hand." Then they drank from it except a few of them. Then when he crossed it, he and those who believed with him, they said, "No strength for us today against Jalut and his troops." Said those who were certain that they (would) meet Allah, "How many of a company small overcame a company large by (the) permission (of) Allah. And Allah (is) with the patient ones."
- 3:146 And how many from a Prophet fought; with him (were) religious scholars many. But not they lost heart for what befell them in (the) way (of) Allah and not they weakened and not they gave in. And Allah loves the patient ones.
- 8:46 And obey Allah and His Messenger, and (do) not dispute lest you lose courage and (would) depart your strength, and be patient. Indeed, Allah (is) with the patient ones.
- 21:85 And Ismail and Idris and Dhul Kifl; all (were) of the patient ones.
- 37:102 Then when he reached with him the (age of) working he said, "O my son! Indeed, I have seen in the dream that I am sacrificing you, so look what you see." He said, "O my father! Do what you are commanded. You will find me, if wills Allah, of the patient ones."
- the steadfast
- 3:142 Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while has not yet made evident Allah those who strove hard among you and made evident the steadfast.
- 8:66 Now has lightened Allah for you, and He knows that in you (there) is weakness So if (there) are among you a hundred steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if (there) are among you a thousand, they will overcome two thousand with permission (of) Allah And Allah (is) with the steadfast.
- The patient
- 3:17 The patient and the truthful and the obedient and those who spend and those who seek forgiveness [in the] before dawn.
- (to) the patient ones
- 2:155 And surely We will test you with something of [the] fear and [the] hunger and loss of [the] wealth and [the] lives and [the] fruits, but give good news (to) the patient ones.
- (to) the patient ones
- 2:155 And surely We will test you with something of [the] fear and [the] hunger and loss of [the] wealth and [the] lives and [the] fruits, but give good news (to) the patient ones.
- The patient
- 3:17 The patient and the truthful and the obedient and those who spend and those who seek forgiveness [in the] before dawn.
- the patient ones
- 2:153 O you who believe[d]! Seek help through patience and the prayer. Indeed, Allah (is) with the patient ones.
- 2:249 Then when set out Talut with the forces he said, "Indeed, Allah will test you with a river. So whoever drinks from it then he is not from me, and whoever (does) not taste it then indeed, he (is) from me except whoever takes (in the) hollow (of) his hand." Then they drank from it except a few of them. Then when he crossed it, he and those who believed with him, they said, "No strength for us today against Jalut and his troops." Said those who were certain that they (would) meet Allah, "How many of a company small overcame a company large by (the) permission (of) Allah. And Allah (is) with the patient ones."
- 3:146 And how many from a Prophet fought; with him (were) religious scholars many. But not they lost heart for what befell them in (the) way (of) Allah and not they weakened and not they gave in. And Allah loves the patient ones.
- 8:46 And obey Allah and His Messenger, and (do) not dispute lest you lose courage and (would) depart your strength, and be patient. Indeed, Allah (is) with the patient ones.
- 21:85 And Ismail and Idris and Dhul Kifl; all (were) of the patient ones.
- 37:102 Then when he reached with him the (age of) working he said, "O my son! Indeed, I have seen in the dream that I am sacrificing you, so look what you see." He said, "O my father! Do what you are commanded. You will find me, if wills Allah, of the patient ones."
- the steadfast
- 3:142 Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while has not yet made evident Allah those who strove hard among you and made evident the steadfast.
- 8:66 Now has lightened Allah for you, and He knows that in you (there) is weakness So if (there) are among you a hundred steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if (there) are among you a thousand, they will overcome two thousand with permission (of) Allah And Allah (is) with the steadfast.
- through patience
- to [the] patience
- 103:3 Except those who believe and do righteous deeds and enjoin (each other) to the truth and enjoin (each other) to [the] patience.
- to patience
- 90:17 Then he is of those who believe and enjoin (each other) to patience, and enjoin (each other) to compassion.
- you have patience
- 18:68 And how can you have patience for what not you encompass of it any knowledge.
- be patient
- 52:16 Burn in it then be patient or (do) not be patient, (it is) same for you. Only you are being recompensed (for) what you used to do."
- you are patient
- 3:120 If touches you a good, it grieves them and if strikes you misfortune, they rejoice at it. And if you are patient and fear (Allah), not will harm you their plot (in) anything. Indeed, Allah, of what they do (is) All-Encompassing.
- 3:125 Yes, if you are patient and fear (Allah) and they come upon you [of] suddenly, [this] will reinforce you your Lord with five thousand[s] [of] [the] Angels [the ones] having marks.
- 3:186 You will certainly be tested in your wealth and yourselves. And you will certainly hear from those who were given the Book from before you and from those who associate partners with Allah hurtful things many, and if you are patient and fear (Allah) then indeed, that (is) of the matters (of) determination.
- you be patient
- 4:25 And whoever (is) not able to among you afford to marry the free chaste [the] believing women then (marry) from what possess[ed] your right hands of your girls - (of) the believers. And Allah knows best about your faith. You (are) from (one) another. So marry them with (the) permission (of) their family and give them their bridal due in a fair manner. (They should be) chaste not those who commit immorality and not those who take secret lovers. Then when they are married and if they commit adultery then for them (is) half (of) what (is) on the free chaste women of the punishment. That (is) for whoever fears committing sin among you and that you be patient (is) better for you. And Allah (is) Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
- steadfast
- 8:66 Now has lightened Allah for you, and He knows that in you (there) is weakness So if (there) are among you a hundred steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if (there) are among you a thousand, they will overcome two thousand with permission (of) Allah And Allah (is) with the steadfast.
- steadfast
- 8:65 O Prophet! Urge the believers to [the] fight. If (there) are among you twenty steadfast they will overcome two hundred. And if (there) are among you a hundred, they will overcome a thousand of those who disbelieve, because they (are) a people (who do) not understand.
- (who is) patient
- 31:31 Do not you see that the ships sail through the sea by (the) Grace (of) Allah that He may show you of His Signs? Indeed, in that surely (are) Signs for everyone (who is) patient, grateful.
- patient
- 14:5 And verily We sent Musa with Our Signs, that "Bring out your people from the darkness[es] to the light. And remind them of the days (of) Allah." Indeed, in that surely (are) the signs for everyone patient and thankful.
- 34:19 But they said, "Our Lord lengthen (the distance) between our journeys." And they wronged themselves, so We made them narrations and We dispersed them (in) a total dispersion. Indeed, in that surely (are) Signs for everyone, patient (and) grateful.
- 42:33 If He wills, He can cause to become still the wind then they would remain motionless on its back. Indeed, in that surely (are) Signs for everyone patient (and) grateful.
- (is) patient
- 42:43 And whoever (is) patient and forgives, indeed, that (is) surely of matters of determination.
- had patience
- 46:35 So be patient, as had patience those of determination of the Messengers, and (do) not seek to hasten for them. As if they had, (the) Day they see what they were promised, not remained except an hour of a day. A notification. But will (any) be destroyed except the people - the defiantly disobedient?
- (to have) patience
- 18:67 He said, "Indeed, you never will be able, with me, (to have) patience.
- 18:72 He said, "Did not I say, indeed, you never will be able with me (to have) patience?"
- 18:75 He said, "Did not I say to you that you, never will be able with me (to have) patience?"
- 18:78 He said, "This (is) parting between me and between you. I will inform you of (the) interpretation (of) what not you were able on it (to have) patience.
- 18:82 And as for the wall, it was for two boys orphan, in the town, and was underneath it a treasure for them and was their father righteous. So intended your Lord that they reach their maturity, and bring forth their treasure (as) a mercy from your Lord. And not I did it on my (own) accord. That (is the) interpretation (of) what not you were able on it (to have) patience.
- a patience
- 70:5 So be patient, a patience good.
- patience
- 2:250 And when they went forth to (face) Jalut and his troops they said, "Our Lord! Pour on us patience and make firm our feet, and help us against the people (who are) disbelieving."
- 7:126 And not you take revenge from us except that we believed in (the) Signs (of) our Lord when they came to us. Our Lord! Pour upon us patience and cause us to die (as) Muslims.
- you are patient
- 16:126 And if you retaliate, then retaliate with the like of what you were afflicted with [it]. But if you are patient, surely (it) is better for those who are patient.
- you patiently endured
- 13:24 (Saying), "Peace (be) upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent (is) the final attainment (of) the Home."
- (is) your patience
- 16:127 And be patient and not (is) your patience but from Allah. And (do) not grieve over them and (do) not be in distress for what they plot.
- we are patient
- 14:21 And they will come forth before Allah all together, then will say the weak to those who were arrogant, "Indeed we, we were your followers, so can you (be) the one who avails us from (the) punishment (of) Allah from anything?" They will say, "If had guided us Allah surely we would have guided (It is) same for us whether we show intolerance or we are patient, not (is) for us any place of escape."
- we had been steadfast
- 25:42 He would have almost [surely] misled us from our gods if not that we had been steadfast to them." And soon will know when they will see the punishment, who (is) more astray (from the) way.
- (are) patient
- 11:11 Except those who (are) patient and do the good deeds, those for them (will be) forgiveness and a reward great.
- 13:22 And those who (are) patient, seeking (the) Face (of) their Lord and establish the prayer and spend from what We have provided them, secretly and publicly and they repel with the good the evil - those for them (is) the final attainment (of) the Home -
- 16:42 Those who (are) patient and on their Lord they put their trust.
- 16:96 Whatever (is) with you will be exhausted, and whatever (is) with Allah (will) be remaining. And surely We will pay those who (are) patient their reward to (the) best (of) what they used (to) do.
- 29:59 Those who (are) patient and upon their Lord put their trust.
- 41:35 And not it is granted except (to) those who (are) patient and not it is granted except (to the) owner (of) fortune great.
- had been patient
- 49:5 And if they had been patient until you came out to them certainly it would be better for them. And Allah (is) Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
- they are patient
- 28:54 Those will be given their reward twice because they are patient and they repel with good - the evil and from what We have provided them they spend.
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they were patient
- 7:137 And We made inheritors the people those who were considered weak - (the) eastern (parts) (of) the land and the western (parts) of it, which We blessed [in it]. And was fulfilled (the) word (of) your Lord - the best for (the) Children (of) Israel because they were patient. And We destroyed what used to make Firaun and his people, and what they used to erect.
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- 23:111 Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day because they were patient, indeed, they [they] (are) the successful ones.
- 25:75 Those will be awarded the Chamber because they were patient and they will be met therein (with) greetings and peace.
- 32:24 And We made from them leaders guiding by Our Command when they were patient and they were of Our Verses certain.
- 76:12 And will reward them because they were patient, (with) a Garden and silk.
- be patient
- 74:7 And for your Lord be patient.
- So be patient
- 11:49 This (is) from the news (of) the unseen, (which) We reveal to you. Not you were knowing it, you and not your people from before this. So be patient; indeed, the end (is) for the God fearing."
- 20:130 So be patient over what they say and glorify with praise (of) your Lord before (the) rising (of) the sun and before its setting; and from (the) hours (of) the night, and glorify (at the) ends (of) the day so that you may be satisfied.
- 30:60 So be patient. Indeed, (the) Promise (of) Allah (is) true. And (let) not take you in light estimation those who (are) not certain in faith.
- 40:55 So be patient; indeed, (the) Promise (of) Allah (is) true. And ask forgiveness for your sin and glorify (the) praise (of) your Lord in the evening and the morning.
- 40:77 So be patient; indeed, (the) Promise (of) Allah (is) true. And whether We show you some (of) what We have promised them or We cause you to die, then to Us they will be returned.
- 46:35 So be patient, as had patience those of determination of the Messengers, and (do) not seek to hasten for them. As if they had, (the) Day they see what they were promised, not remained except an hour of a day. A notification. But will (any) be destroyed except the people - the defiantly disobedient?
- 50:39 So be patient over what they say and glorify (the) praise (of) your Lord, before (the) rising (of) the sun and before the setting,
- 52:48 So be patient, for (the) Command (of) your Lord, for indeed, you (are) in Our Eyes. And glorify (the) praise (of) your Lord when you arise,
- 68:48 So be patient for (the) decision (of) your Lord, and (do) not be like (the) companion (of) the fish, when he called out, while he (was) distressed.
- 70:5 So be patient, a patience good.
- 76:24 So be patient for (the) Command (of) your Lord and (do) not obey from them any sinner or disbeliever.
- then be patient
- 7:87 And if (there) is a group among you (who has) believed in that which I have been sent with [it], and a group not they believe, then be patient until judges Allah between us. And He (is the) Best (of) [the] Judges."
- 52:16 Burn in it then be patient or (do) not be patient, (it is) same for you. Only you are being recompensed (for) what you used to do.
- so patience
- 12:18 And they brought upon his shirt with blood false. He said, "Nay, has enticed you your souls (to) a matter, so patience (is) beautiful. And Allah (is) the One sought for help against what you describe."
- 12:83 He said, "Nay, have enticed you your souls something, so patience (is) beautiful. Perhaps Allah, that will bring them to me all. Indeed, He He (is) the All-Knower, All-Wise."
- but they were patient
- 6:34 And surely were rejected Messengers from before you, but they were patient over what they were rejected and they were harmed until came to them Our help. And no one (can) alter (the) words (of) Allah, and surely has come to you from of (the) news (of) the Messengers.
- for those who are patient
- 16:126 And if you retaliate, then retaliate with the like of what you were afflicted with [it]. But if you are patient, surely (it) is better for those who are patient.
- we endure
- 2:61 And when you said, "O Musa! Never (will) we endure [on] food (of) one (kind), so pray for us (to) your Lord to bring forth for us out of what grows the earth, of its herbs, [and] its cucumbers, [and] its garlic, [and] its lentils, and its onions." He said, "Would you exchange that which [it] (is) inferior for that which [it] (is) better? Go down (to) a city, so indeed for you (is) what you have asked (for)." And were struck on them the humiliation and the misery and they drew on themselves wrath of Allah That (was) because they used to disbelieve in (the) Signs (of) Allah and kill the Prophets without (any) [the] right. That (was) because they disobeyed and they were transgressing.
- and be patient
- 10:109 And follow what is revealed to you and be patient until gives judgment Allah. And He (is) the Best (of) the Judges.
- 11:115 And be patient, for indeed, Allah (does) not let go waste (the) reward (of) the good-doers.
- 16:127 And be patient and not (is) your patience but from Allah. And (do) not grieve over them and (do) not be in distress for what they plot.
- 18:28 And be patient, yourself, with those who call their Lord in the morning and the evening desiring His Face. And (let) not pass beyond your eyes over them, desiring adornment (of) the life (of) the world, and (do) not obey whom We have made heedless his heart of Our remembrance, and follows his desires and is his affair (in) excess.
- 31:17 O my son! Establish the prayer and enjoin [with] the right and forbid from the wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, that (is) of the matters (of) determination.
- 73:10 And be patient over what they say, and avoid them, an avoidance gracious.
- and be patient
- 7:128 said Musa to his people, "Seek help from Allah and be patient. Indeed, the earth (belongs) to Allah. He causes to inherit it whom He wills of His servants. And the end (is) for the righteous."
- 8:46 And obey Allah and His Messenger, and (do) not dispute lest you lose courage and (would) depart your strength, and be patient. Indeed, Allah (is) with the patient ones.
- 38:6 And went forth the chiefs among them that, "Continue, and be patient over your gods. Indeed, this (is) certainly a thing intended.
- 54:27 Indeed, We (are) sending the she-camel (as) a trial for them, so watch them and be patient.
- and be constant
- 19:65 Lord (of) the heavens and the earth and whatever (is) between both of them, so worship Him and be constant in His worship. Do you know for Him any similarity?
- and be steadfast
- 20:132 And enjoin (on) your family the prayer and be steadfast therein. Not We ask you (for) provision; We provide (for) you, and the outcome (is) for the righteous[ness].
- and the patient women
- 33:35 Indeed, the Muslim men and the Muslim women, and the believing men and the believing women, and the obedient men and the obedient women, and the truthful men and the truthful women, and the patient men and the patient women, and the humble men and the humble women, and the men who give charity and the women who give charity and the men who fast and the women who fast, and the men who guard their chastity and the women who guard (it), and the men who remember Allah much and the women who remember has prepared Allah for them forgiveness and a reward great.
- and the patient men
- 33:35 Indeed, the Muslim men and the Muslim women, and the believing men and the believing women, and the obedient men and the obedient women, and the truthful men and the truthful women, and the patient men and the patient women, and the humble men and the humble women, and the men who give charity and the women who give charity and the men who fast and the women who fast, and the men who guard their chastity and the women who guard (it), and the men who remember Allah much and the women who remember has prepared Allah for them forgiveness and a reward great.
- and the patient ones
- 47:31 And surely We will test you until We make evident those who strive among you and the patient ones, and We will test your affairs.
- 2:177 It is not [the] righteousness that you turn your faces towards the east and the west, [and] but the righteous[ness] (is he) who believes in Allah and the Day [the] Last, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Prophets, and gives the wealth in spite of his love (for it) (to) those the near relatives, and the orphans, and the needy, and (of) the wayfarer, and those who ask, and in freeing the necks (slaves) and (who) establish the prayer, and give the zakah, and those who fulfill their covenant when they make it; and those who are patient in [the] suffering and [the] hardship, and (the) time (of) [the] stress. Those (are) the ones who are true and those, [they] (are) the righteous.
- 22:35 Those when is mentioned Allah - fear their hearts, and those who are patient over whatever has afflicted them, and those who establish the prayer, and out of what We have provided them they spend.
- and [be] patient
- 3:200 O you who believe[d]! Be steadfast and [be] patient and [be] constant and fear Allah so that you may (be) successful.
- and were patient
- 16:110 Then indeed, your Lord, to those who emigrated from after what they had been put to trials then strove hard and were patient. Indeed, your Lord, from after it, surely is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
- And surely we will bear with patience
- 14:12 And what (is) for us that not we put our trust upon Allah, while certainly He has guided us to our ways? And surely we will bear with p on what harm you may cause us. And upon Allah so let put (their) trust the ones who put (their) trust
- and (is) patient
- 12:90 They said, "Are you indeed, surely you, Yusuf?" He said, "I am Yusuf and this (is) my brother. Indeed, has been gracious Allah to us. Indeed, he who fears Allah and (is) patient, then indeed, Allah (does) not let go waste (the) reward (of) the good-doers."
- they endure
- 41:24 Then if they endure, the Fire (is) an abode for them; and if they ask for favor, then not they (will be) of those who receive favor.
Compiled by
G. Waleed Kavalec
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