The Quranic verse “Innallaha ma Sabireen” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:153) highlights Allah’s constant support for those who practice patience in times of adversity. This verse reassures believers that Allah is always with those who endure trials with perseverance and steadfastness, guiding and comforting them through the most challenging moments.
Arabic Text “Innallaha Ma Sabireen”
Here is the verse in Arabic:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ
Meaning of as Innallaha Ma Sabireen in English
Innallaha Ma as Sabireen means, Indeed, Allah is with the patient.
Quranic Verses of Innallaha Ma As-Sabireen in the Quran
The importance of patience (Sabr) is frequently emphasized in both the Quran and Hadith. The verse Innallaha Ma as-Sabireen is mentioned in Surah Baqarah (2:153).
The full verse reads
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱسۡتَعِينُواْ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ
Translation:
“O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient. (Surah AlBaqarah 2:153)
Another relevant verse is found in Surah Al-Anfal (8:46):
وَأَطِيعُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥ وَلَا تَنَٰزَعُواْ فَتَفۡشَلُواْ وَتَذۡهَبَ رِيحُكُمۡۖ وَٱصۡبِرُوٓاْۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ
Translation:
And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient. (Surah Al-Anfal 8:46)
Understanding Sabr in Islam
In Islam, Sabr or patience is a core virtue. Islamic scholars identify three primary forms of patience:
Persisting through the challenges of faith, such as fasting, praying, and fulfilling religious obligations despite difficulties.
Patience in avoiding sinful behavior, Resisting temptations and desires that lead to sinful actions, such as lying, stealing, or engaging in other prohibited activities.
Facing life’s trials with gratitude and trust in Allah’s plan, knowing that hardships are opportunities for spiritual growth.
The Quran advises believers to be patient and endure, as seen in Surah Aal-Imran (3:200):
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱصۡبِرُواْ وَصَابِرُواْ وَرَابِطُواْ وَٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تُفۡلِحُونَ
Translation:
O you who have believed, be patient, persevere, and remain steadfast, and fear Allah so that you may be successful. (Surah Aal-Imran 3:200)
Virtues of Patience (Sabr)
Patience is regarded as an unyielding force in Islam. Allah promises that those who are patient will receive reward without limit, and He is always with those who remain steadfast. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also taught that patience brings victory, relief, and ease after hardship.
Allah’s guidance for the patient is clear in multiple Quranic verses, including:
Surah Ale Imran (3:120)
But if you are patient and conscious of Allah, their plot will not harm you at all. Indeed, Allah is all-encompassing of what they do.
Surah Yusuf (12:90)
Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then Allah will not allow the reward of those who do good to be lost.
Surah Al Baqarah (2:155-157)
But give glad tidings to those who patiently endure. Who, when disaster strikes them, say, ‘Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.
Quranic Verses on the Virtues of Patience
The Quran repeatedly highlights the virtues of patience. Allah loves those who exhibit patience, grants them success, and promises Paradise as a reward for their perseverance:
Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:111)
Indeed, I have rewarded them this Day for their patience; they are indeed victorious.
Surah Al-Shura (42:43)
And whoever is patient and forgives – indeed, that is of the matters [requiring] determination.
Hadiths on the Virtues of Patience
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) often emphasized the importance of patience in his teachings:
Sahih Bukhari (1496)
The Messenger of Allah said, ‘Whoever is patient, Allah will grant him patience, and no one is given a blessing better and greater than patience.
Sahih Muslim (2999)
How wonderful is the case of a believer! There is good for him in everything, and this applies only to a believer. If prosperity comes to him, he expresses gratitude to Allah, and that is good for him. And if adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently, and that is better for him.”
Conclusion
The verse “Innallaha Ma Sabireen” serves as a powerful reminder for Muslims to remain patient in all circumstances, with the assurance that Allah’s help and blessings will be with those who persevere.
Arabic Calligraphy Innallaha Ma Sabireen
