Bab-ul-Ilm

Patience Is the Head of Faith

Chapter 4 — Patience, Gratitude and Trust in Allah

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Said by: Imam Ali (as)

Reference: Al-Kafi (Shaykh al-Kulayni) — [reference — to be verified]

Arabic:

الصَّبْرُ مِنَ الْإِيمَانِ بِمَنْزِلَةِ الرَّأْسِ مِنَ الْجَسَدِ

English Translation:

"Patience is to faith what the head is to the body."

Explanation:

Just as a body cannot live without its head, faith cannot stay alive without patience. When hardship comes, patience keeps our faith firm.

💡 Remember:

Just as a body cannot live without its head, faith cannot stay alive without patience.