Perseverance Is A True Attribute Of A Believer

Perseverance is a true attribute of the believer. He circles around it and then returns to it. it is the pillar that supports his faith, without which he could not remain upright. Whoever has no perseverance can have no faith, or if he does have some faith, then it is scant and weak. Such a person worships Allah half-heartedly: if he encounters good in this life, he is reassured in his belief, but if he is afflicted by misfortune, then he turns away from Allah and loses everything both in this life and the next life, settling for a losing deal.


The good news proclaimed by the Prophet Isa Alayhi Salam, was only appreciated by the fortunate ones because of their perseverance, and they ascended to the highest rank of their gratitude. They flew with the wings of perseverance and gratitude to the Gardens of Bliss:


"Race with each other towards forgiveness from your Lord and a Garden whose extent is like the extent of the heavens and the earth which is in store for those who believe in Allah and His Messengers. That is Allah's grace which He grants to whomever He wishes- and Allah's grace is vast." (57:21)


Since perseverance and gratitude are two elements of faith, whoever is concerned about the well being of his soul-desiring its salvation and hoping for its good fortune must not neglect these two essentials.


He must approach Allah with them, so that He may put him among those who are successful on the Day that he meets Him.


Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah Purification Of The Soul pg 87