Patience and Acceptance [Realities of Faith]

It is reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basrî – Allâh have mercy on him – said when asked ‘what is îmân (faith)?’:

It is perseverance (al-sabr) from the things that are forbidden by Allâh the Mighty and Majestic and acceptance. He was asked, “What is perseverance and acceptance?” He replied, “al-sabr is to persevere in holding back from what Allâh has forbidden, and [acceptance is] acceptance of what Allâh the Mighty and Majestic has commanded.”

Abû Bakr Al-Daynûrî, Al-Mujâlasah wa Jawâhir Al-‘Ilm 3:535.

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October 1, 2009

Topics: 'Aqîdah, iman, patience

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2 Responses to “Patience and Acceptance [Realities of Faith]”

  1. Asghar Khan on January 22, 2011 20:11

    Assalam-o-Alaikum WarahmatuALLAH-e-Wabarakatuh !!!

    Forgive me about my knowledge,but,wasn't Hassan Al-Basri a Sufi?

  2. Owais Al-Hashimi on January 23, 2011 13:33

    Wa alaykumus-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,Absolutely not. He was one of the foremost amongst the Tabi'in, the generation who lived amongst the Companions. He was known for his wisdom, knowledge and piety. He is universally respected and quoted amongst Muslims. Sufis hold him in high esteem and quote from him a lot, as is the case with other luminaries like him, but this does not make him one of them. He pre-dates the Sufi tariqah's and was in fact one of the leaders in following the Sunnah and correct Aqidah.