Bab-ul-Ilm

Patience Is of Three Kinds

Chapter 4 — Patience, Gratitude and Trust in Allah

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✅ Status: Reference verified from published sources — Al-Kafi, vol. 2, Bab al-Sabr, Hadith 15. Confirm against a printed copy before publication.

Said by: Prophet Muhammad (SAW), narrated by Imam Ali (as)

Reference: Al-Kafi (Shaykh al-Kulayni), vol. 2, Bab al-Sabr, Hadith 15

Arabic:

الصَّبْرُ ثَلَاثَةٌ صَبْرٌ عِنْدَ الْمُصِيبَةِ وَ صَبْرٌ عَلَى الطَّاعَةِ وَ صَبْرٌ عَنِ الْمَعْصِيَةِ

English Translation:

"Patience is of three kinds: patience at the time of affliction, patience in obedience, and patience in refraining from disobedience."

Explanation:

Patience is not only for hard times. We also need patience to keep praying and doing good, and even more patience to stay away from sin.

💡 Remember:

Patience is not only for hard times.