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IRSYAD HUKUM KE-48: ERTI SABAR
What is the meaning of sabar (patience) in Islam?
Short answer
Sabar means to endure something difficult. Praiseworthy patience is patience in obeying Allah SWT, avoiding sins and accepting His decrees.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Sabar means to endure something difficult. Praiseworthy patience is patience in obeying Allah SWT, avoiding sins and accepting His decrees. The ruling states that patience has three levels, namely patience in obedience, in refraining from sin, and in facing destiny and calamity, with patience in obedience being the greatest.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sabar ertinya tahan menempuh sesuatu yang sukar.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KE-48: ERTI SABAR”, 21 July 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/1950-irsyad-fatwa-ke-48-erti-sabar. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-sabar-patience-in-islam/