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One of the cornerstones of the Qur’an is hope and patience, upon them there is action. They all are linked to one another. There are behavioural and cognitive aspects to this idea. These elements, when applied in daily life, lead to the development of human spirituality and a rise in human motivation and hope, which improves people’s psychological well-being and helps them reach their full potential in this case their goals and aspirations. Islamic teachings are based on the everlasting belief in Allah’s kindness.
As mentioned in the Quran:
“Be not, then, faint of heart, and grieve not: for you are bound to rise high if you are truly believers.” (Surah Al-Imran 3:139).
The essence of hope is grasped in this verse. It is advised for Muslims who are facing hardships to ground their hope in Allah’s promises firmly. It is the unwavering belief that, in the end, Allah’s compassion wins out and the believers will succeed despite the difficulties. This hope turns into a wellspring of fortitude and resiliency.
IslamiCity Shared Insights on Hope Supporting with Quranic Hadiths on Resistance and Advocacy
In Islam, patience (Sabr) is considered a form of worship and is essential when facing different hardships in life. The virtue of patience is emphasized several times in the Quran.
Below we will list some hadiths that IslamiCity shared:
“O you who believe! Seek help through patience and prayers. God is with the steadfast..” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:153)
This verse emphasizes the spiritual importance of patience and its intimate connection with prayer. Patience is not passive acceptance but active persistence, a determined persistence against any kind of injustice that people might face. The life of Prophet Muhammad serves as the ultimate model of patience, especially during the difficult years in Mecca.
While patience is considered virtuous, Islam does not endorse passive persistence in the face of injustice. The Quran guides us with the following:
“The believers, both men and women, support each other; they enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong…” (Surah Al-Tawbah 9:71)
This principle of ‘amr bil ma’ruf wa nahi anil munkar (enjoining good and forbidding evil) emphasises active engagement in promoting righteousness and opposing oppression.
Additionally, a saying of the Prophet that complements the aforementioned Quranic verse is:
“Whoever witnesses wrongdoing should strive to change it with their hand; if unable, then with their tongue; if still unable, then with their heart, and that is the weakest of faith.” Sunan Ibn Majah (Book 5, Hadith 473)
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