Imaan is of two halves; half is patience (sabr) and half is being thankful (shukr).


The reality is that the majority of people are ungrateful – oblivious to the vast amount of favours they are enjoying. Though there are people who express gratitude, but deep down most are unappreciative of what they have, and though their lives are overflowing with blessings, they are too busy moaning and complaining to notice.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ الطَّاعِمُ الشَّاكِرُ بِمَنْزِلَةِ الصَّائِمِ الصَّابِرِ

“The one who eats gratefully has the status of one who fasts patiently.” (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Imam Ahmed)







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