Patience is the paradise of the believer - Haya bint Nasser Al-Rashed

Patience is the paradise of the believer. Haya bint Nasser bin Abdullah Al-Rashed. And many years ago, I used to gather and write down what I read in the Noble Quran from verses that mention patience in a special notebook, and I remember their numbers and the names of the surahs, out of my keenness not to forget them. Among the virtues of the verses is that every time I read them, it feels as if I am reading them anew, so I become more encouraged to be patient more and more. The idea started in my mind to compile a book from which the reader can draw the fruits of the experiences of people who armed themselves with patience, and it became certain deep inside them that patience has fruits from which we derive happiness in this world and the Hereafter. These experiences are real and genuine; we learn from them how to increase our patience and how to deal with the calamities we face with acceptance, so that we may enjoy the reward and the divine favor from Allah, the Patient, سبحانه وتعالى. Patience is not about surrendering to matters or being indifferent in facing the costs and burdens of life, but it is: (restraining oneself from anger and resentment, the tongue from complaints, and the limbs from causing chaos, hitting the cheeks, tearing clothes, and feeling annoyed and bored); therefore, I prepared this book and collected in it the verses of patience mentioned in the Noble Quran, and what is authentic from the sayings of the Messenger of Allah. I benefited from the valuable books of Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya - رحمه الله - such as: the book (The Reserves of the Patient and the Treasure of the Thankful), which is considered a useful reference due to its content, and the book (Tahdhib Maraqid al-Salikīn - the Station of Patience). I also benefited from the explanation of Sheikh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymeen - رحمه الله - (The Beneficial Sayings on the Book of Tawhid). I drew from the books of tafsir, which contain profound meanings, as well as some stories from the Salaf - رضوان الله عليهم أجمعين - about patience, starting with the biography of the Seal of the Prophets and Master of the Messengers, Muhammad, and his noble companions, رضوان الله عليهم, from the book (The Life of the Prophet by Ibn Kathir), and also the book (The Biography of the Prophet by Ibn Hisham). I drew stories of our great scholars from the book (Al-Bidaya wa’l-Nihaya) by the Imam al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir. I selected some poetry from the book (Jawahir al-Adab fi Adab wa Insha’ Lughah al-Arab) by Al-Ahmad Al-Hashimi, and from the book (Rawdah al-Aqlā’ wa Nuzhat al-Fuḍalā’) by the Imam al-Hafiz Abu Hatem Muhammad ibn Hibatullah al-Busti. I also included proverbs from the book (Al-Amthal) by Imam al-Hafiz Abu ‘Ubaid al-Qasim ibn Salama. I mentioned some of my life experiences and stories of those around me who bore patience seeking the face of Allah and His satisfaction.