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In a world that encourages loud reactions, public clapbacks, and instant retaliation, patience is often mistaken for weakness.

Some even say, “Being patient makes you look like a fool” or “Sabr doesn’t work; people will just keep walking over you”. But let’s pause and ask: What does Allah say about patience?

> “Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:153)


That’s not just reassurance. it’s Divine companionship. Patience isn't silence out of fear; it’s quietness out of strength. It’s faith that Allah sees, hears, and will repay better than you ever can.

Let’s take a step back and the examples of those who were tested:

Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام was betrayed, enslaved, and falsely imprisoned. Yet he remained patient. Allah later elevated him to a position of authority and honor.

Maryam عليها السلام bore the pain of false accusations, not with noise, but with trust in her Lord. Today, she is honored among the best women in history.

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was mocked, insulted, and attacked. But his response? Patience. Forgiveness. Mercy. And today, billions follow him.

So when someone says you’re being “too soft” or “letting people walk over you” :

> “No one is given a gift better and more comprehensive than patience.”
(Hadith – Bukhari & Muslim)

When you choose sabr, you choose Allah. And those who choose Allah will never be losers — not in this world, and certainly not in the Hereafter.

> “Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without measure.”
(Surah Az-Zumar 39:10)

You may be silent now, but Allah is writing your reward. You may feel hurt, but Jannah is being decorated for you. You may be called a fool by people but you are beloved to Ar-Rahman.

So don’t let anyone shame you for taking the higher road. It’s not easy but it leads to Paradise.

May Allah make us among the people of patience, and reward us with what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no heart has ever imagined. Ameen.

Very true. But most of our people prefer shortcuts.

That's yo you sir ..... Patience would make u lose things that I are supposed to gain ivu are proactive

If you guys can be having patience and tolerance!

nairaland want dey force people to write at least 40 words ? Una never serious then .not everyone like to type long

Patient has been the mirror which Muslims sees through.

Very true, I use to think that I will become rich fast through Gambling but I lost everything I mean everything, from today I took a stand to better be patient

Nistfrank:
Very true, I use to think that I will become rich fast through Gambling but I lost everything I mean everything, from today I took a stand to better be patient

no gain in gambling my bro


Quit now

Very true but
Understand when to be patient and when to be loud....
There is thin line between being patient and being a dunce

Nistfrank:
Very true, I use to think that I will become rich fast through Gambling but I lost everything I mean everything, from today I took a stand to better be patient

bro but why won't you lost the game by having long events, i. e long tickets.

Complaints to or against s must be sent privately. Please don't disobey, disrespect, or defame them.

Dey play ,even the patient dog no dey see fat bone chop again

letting people walk all over you, turning you to their foot mat, is foolishness.

No amount of rationalization will stop it from being foolishness. When people realize you're too soft and a weakling, they'll take advantage of that and use your stup!d ass however they please.

When people know they'll always get away with whatever they do to you, why won't they continue doing it? Okoro.

You're right untill they kee you with your patience and ask God forgiveness and God still forgive them ....
Patience waiting for a project or life expetance yes..
Patience for yo..osel3ss people no...EYE FOR EYE

Hmm. The Patient dog eats the fattest bone is not foolishness.

What if in the process of waiting patiently and you die in the process.

Not always!
There's a time to be patient
There's a time to act fast
You're not patient in emergencies

Patience na for who get work oh wey dey expect something. No be for person wey no get anything, na waste of time be that

Lukgaf:
In a world that encourages loud reactions, public clapbacks, and instant retaliation, patience is often mistaken for weakness.

Some even say, “Being patient makes you look like a fool” or “Sabr doesn’t work; people will just keep walking over you”. But let’s pause and ask: What does Allah say about patience?

> “Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:153)


That’s not just reassurance. it’s Divine companionship. Patience isn't silence out of fear; it’s quietness out of strength. It’s faith that Allah sees, hears, and will repay better than you ever can.

Let’s take a step back and the examples of those who were tested:

Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام was betrayed, enslaved, and falsely imprisoned. Yet he remained patient. Allah later elevated him to a position of authority and honor.

Maryam عليها السلام bore the pain of false accusations, not with noise, but with trust in her Lord. Today, she is honored among the best women in history.

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was mocked, insulted, and attacked. But his response? Patience. Forgiveness. Mercy. And today, billions follow him.

So when someone says you’re being “too soft” or “letting people walk over you” :

> “No one is given a gift better and more comprehensive than patience.”
(Hadith – Bukhari & Muslim)

When you choose sabr, you choose Allah. And those who choose Allah will never be losers — not in this world, and certainly not in the Hereafter.

> “Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without measure.”
(Surah Az-Zumar 39:10)

You may be silent now, but Allah is writing your reward. You may feel hurt, but Jannah is being decorated for you. You may be called a fool by people but you are beloved to Ar-Rahman.

So don’t let anyone shame you for taking the higher road. It’s not easy but it leads to Paradise.

May Allah make us among the people of patience, and reward us with what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no heart has ever imagined. Ameen.

odinson1:
letting people walk all over you, turning you to their foot mat, is foolishness.

No amount of rationalization will stop it from being foolishness. When people realize you're too soft and a weakling, they'll take advantage of that and use your stup!d ass however they please.

When people know they'll always get away with whatever they do to you, why won't they continue doing it? Okoro.

People confuse a teaching about patience for one about inaction.
Patience isn't to say don't act, it means don't act in haste.

If you have to punish a child for example, don't punish in haste because you are so angry. You will do nothing but hurt them. If you can be patient and allow yourself to think, you may then choose what the best approach is, even if it is to punish the child.

If someone takes advantage of your good nature, it doesn't mean your good nature is the problem, it just means you learn to recognize them and be less generous with your time and property with them.

Summarily, patience isn't meant to prevent you from acting, it's meant to allow you to choose the best course of action then execute it.

omojeesu:
Not always!
There's a time to be patient
There's a time to act fast
You're not patient in emergencies

Again, patience isn't to say you shouldn't do things. If you are not patient in an emergency you will the victim. If someone is electrocuted do you rush to their aid or you pause and assess first. When sm1 is drowning do you jump in first or you assess the situation.

Patience isn't inaction

abdsamad:


Again, patience isn't to say you shouldn't do things. If you are not patient in an emergency you will the victim. If someone is electrocuted do you rush to their aid or you pause and assess first. When sm1 is drowning do you jump in first or you assess the situation.

Patience isn't inaction

May be
no action
slow action
just waiting
watching
studying
.....before implementation