يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اسْتَعِينُوا بِالصَّبْرِ وَالصَّلَاةِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ
O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.
Yā ayyuha alladhīna āmanū ista'īnū biṣ-ṣabri waṣ-ṣalāti. Inna Allāha ma'a ṣ-ṣābirīn.
When to Read
Recite this ayah during any act of worship when you feel physical discomfort or pain, such as during prolonged standing in prayer (Qiyam), fasting when feeling weak, or performing Hajj/Umrah when dealing with fatigue and crowds. It serves as a powerful reminder and a source of strength to endure.
How to Read
Reflect deeply on the meaning of this ayah as you recite it. Understand that seeking Allah's help through patience and prayer is a direct command. Cultivate the intention to remain steadfast in your worship, drawing strength from His presence with those who are patient.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah directly links patience and prayer as means to seek Allah's assistance. It assures us of Allah's companionship ('Ma'a' - with) for those who are patient, which is a profound source of comfort and strength. It teaches us that enduring hardship in worship is not a sign of weakness, but a path to earning Allah's support and closeness.