Indeed, a wise man becomes low before the truth.

Indeed, a wise man becomes low before the truth. Lesson: 29 : Forbearance and firmness One of the salient virtues on which both the Holy Quran and the words of Holy Imams have put much emphasis and recommended is Patience. This term has appeared for about a hundred times in the Holy Quran and more than ten times it is reference to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.).

This word Patience as understood from the Quranic verses and the traditions and narrations means steadfastness and not the bearing ill-luck nor submission to unpalatable circumstances. In order to be well acquainted with this term; in the beginning we invite your attention to some verses and narrations. Thereafter we shall explain their kinds: 1 - O you who believe!

Seek assistance through patience and prayer; Surely Allah is with the patient 2 - And We will most certainly try you with somewhat of fear and hunger and loss of property and lives and fruits; and give good news to the patient, Who, when a misfortune befalls them, say: Surely we are Allah's and to Him we shall surely return. Those are they on whom are blessings and mercy from their Lord, and those are the followers of the right course. 3 - O you who believe!

Be patient and excel in patience and remain steadfast, and be careful of your duty to Allah, that you may be successful. 4 - And if you take your turn, then retaliate with the like of that with which you were afflicted; but if you are patient, it will certainly be best for those who are patient. And be patient and your patience is not but by the assistance of Allah, and grieve not for them, and do not distress yourself at what they plan.

5 - And We made of them Imams to guide by Our command when they were patient, and they were certain of Our communications. 6 - Moosa said to his people: Ask help from Allah and be patient; surely the land is Allah's; He causes such of His servants to inherit it as He pleases, and the end is for those who guard against evil.

7 - And We made the people who were deemed weak to inherit the eastern lands and the western ones which We had blessed; and the good word of your Lord was fulfilled in the children of Israel because they bore up sufferings patiently; and We utterly destroyed what Firon and his people had wrought and what they built. Traditions 1 - Abi Baseer says: I heard from Imam Sadiq (a.s.): A free man is a free man under all circumstances.