بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
04:00 AM
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07:15 PM
Maghrib
09:22 PM
Isha
11:00 PM
Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Sabr
صبر
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Sabr (Patience/Perseverance/Steadfastness) is one of the most emphasized virtues in the Quran, mentioned over ninety times. It is not just "waiting," but maintaining a beautiful attitude while facing trials, resisting sin, and being consistent in worship. There are three types of Sabr: patience in obeying Allah, patience in refraining from what He forbade, and patience during times of calamity. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Sabr is a light." It is the shield of the believer against despair. Allah promises to be "with the patient" (2:153) and to reward them "without measure." In a world of instant gratification, Sabr is the spiritual anchor that allows a Muslim to remain firm on the straight path. The Quran says: "O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient" (2:153). Patience is not passive resignation but active endurance,maintaining trust in Allah, continuing to do good, and refraining from complaining or despairing. The three types of Sabr cover all aspects of a believer's life. Sabr in obedience means consistently performing acts of worship despite difficulties. Sabr in avoiding sin means resisting temptation even when desires are strong. Sabr in calamity means accepting Allah's decree without complaint, while maintaining trust and hope. The Prophet said that patience is a light. It illuminates the path, guides through darkness, and protects from falling. The reward for patience is immense: the Quran promises that the patient will be given their reward without measure. Sabr is not the absence of emotion but the control of it. The believer feels grief, sorrow, and pain, but does not let these lead to despair, anger against Allah, or abandonment of good. Sabr cultivates resilience. It trains the believer to see trials as opportunities for growth, to trust in Allah's wisdom, and to maintain hope even in the darkest times. In a world that seeks instant solutions and quick gratification, Sabr is a counter-cultural virtue. It teaches that the best things come to those who wait, that the reward is proportional to the trial, and that patience is the key to success in this life and the next.
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