Shaykhul Islaam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
Reference: Taken from the book: Tools for the Patient & Provisions for the Thankful
Imaan is of two halves; half is patience (Sabr) and half is being thankful (Shukr). More than one from amongst the Salaf said: "Patience is half of Imaan."
Abdullaah bin Masood - radi Allaahu anhu – said: `Imaan is of two halves: half is patience and half is gratitude.`
This is why Allaah – Subhanahu – combines patience and being thankful...
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