O you who believe! Seek help in patience and As-Salat (the prayer).
Truly! Allah is with As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.).
(Suratul Baqarah: 153)
The Arabic word for patience is "sabr."
The story of Prophet Ayyub is an excellent example of patience:
Prophet Ayyub - Qtafsir.com
The story of Prophet Ayyub can be found in "Stories of the Prophets" by ibn Kathir.
Various audios/readings
The Way to Patience and Gratitude - book by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, can be purchased or found online.
“O you who Believe! Seek help in Patience and As-Salāt (The Prayer)” – Shaykh Uthaymeen | Dr. Saleh As-Saleh (audio, ~ 23 min)
Patience: Its Different Levels & Their Benefits:
Glad tidings to those who have patience when they are struck by calamity – Sharh as-Sunnah | Dawud Burbank (includes an audio of approximately 10 minutes)
Do Not Wish or Ask for Death
Modesty, Self-Sufficiency & Patience – Dr. Saleh as-Saleh
Patience is at the first sign of calamity
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah, the Exalted, says: ‘I have no reward other than Jannah for a believing slave of Mine who remains patient for My sake when I take away his beloved one from among the inhabitants of the world”. (Al Bukhari)
The reward of the patient in this world and in the Hereafter – Imam Ibn Baaz
Sabr – Patience – Perseverance (Al Baqarah 155 to 157) – Shaykh Uthaymeen / Dr. Saleh as Saleh
Becoming Angry when Hardships Occur – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen
Imaan is patience and gratitude
Patience and Perseverance - An Nawawi
Patience: Solutions for Life's Sorrows
Audios
Activity/Learning Ideas
Language
Patience Acrostic Poem Template - TJ Homeschooling
For each letter of the word "patience" think of a word related to patience that starts with each letter.
Writing/Reflection Prompt 1:
Write about a time you feel you exercised patience. What was the circumstance that required patience and how do you believe that you were patient? (actions, speech, etc). Why do you think you were patient? Was it a struggle or did it come easy to you?
Writing/ Reflection Prompt 2:
Write about a time you did not exercise patience. What was the circumstance that required patience and how do you believe that you were not patient (actions, speech, etc). Why do you think you were not able to remain patient? If the cirumstance were to happen again, how might you handle it with patience?
Writing/Reflection Prompt 3
After reading about Prophet Ayyub (Job) and his patience, summarize his experiences and how he was patient throughout his trials.
After reading about Prophet Ayyub (Job) and his patience, summarize his experiences and how he was patient throughout his trials.
Patience Writing Prompts (secular)
Patience Reflection Lesson (secular, short discussion lesson)
Islamic Studies
Memorize an ayaah or duaa related to patience -List of places where Patience is mentioned in the Quraan
Read one or more readings from the selections below or listen to an audio and take notes or make a motivational poster that you can review from time to time to help remind you of the importance of being patient as well as the benefits and rewards for doing so.
