Sufyan Thawri (Rahimullah) explains The Characteristics Of Patience

· 28 Rajab 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said:

“Three qualities are regarded to be part of patience; Do not speak about about your misfortune, your pain, and do not praise yourself.”

May you kindly provide the reference and Arabic text with it?

Answer

Imam Abu Nu’aym (rahimahullah) has recorded this statement of Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah).

(Hilyatul Awliya, vol. 6 pg. 389)

Arabic text

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

ثلاثة من الصبر: لا تحدث بمعصيتك، ولا بوجعك، ولا تزك نفسك

Answered by
Moulana Suhail Motala
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Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
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