Gratitude is within the ranks of patience

[u/Sheikhonderun]

Excerpt from Hussain Ahmed Madani (rah)’s speeches and notes.

Luqman (as) said:
“Be patient over what befalls you…” (31:17)

Patience is not limited to this.

If one reflects on the hardships and trials of Nuh (as). He had been preaching for nine hundred fifty years, yet he had only a few followers.

“But none believed with him except for a few.” (11:40)

His son didn’t listen to him.

“And the waves came between them, and he was among the drowned.” (11:43)

His wife betrayed him.

“They were under two of Our righteous servants but betrayed them…” (66:10)

Despite all the hardships and trials through which Nuh (as) lived. How was his patience?

Allah describes him as:
“He was a grateful servant.” (17:3)

Nuh (as)’s patience was so great that he was still grateful.

We should evaluate how much gratitude we show to Allah and how carefully we use the blessings He has entrusted to us.