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Wasta -'iinuu bis-Sabri-was-Salaah: wa 'innahaa lakabii-ratun 'illaa 'alal-Khaashi-'iin,
Seek help in patience and prayer; and truly it is hard except for the humble-minded.
Sura 2: 45
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Commentary
The principle is of universal application. In moments of crisis one should be steadfast in prayer and patient and persevering. Patience implies firmness of purpose, dogged determination, strong will, steadfast pursuit and self-control. By patience and prayer a person strengthens his relationship with God. It has been said that:
'Patience and prayer are the two great powers' .
There is a warning in the same verse to the effect that it is indeed hard, except to those who bring a lowly spirit.
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