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This verse invites us to seek help through patience and prayer.
وَٱسۡتَعِينُواْ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِۚ وَإِنَّهَا لَكَبِيرَةٌ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱلۡخَٰشِعِينَ
And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah].
Quran, Al-Baqara 2:45
The verse associates patience and prayer as two supports for facing difficulties. It acknowledges that prayer may seem heavy, but clarifies that it is not for those who are humble, that is, those who are certain that they will meet their Lord and return to Him, as the following verse mentions. In our daily lives, when we are overwhelmed by stress or worries, we can turn to patience and prayer. This may help us regain inner balance, if Allah wills.
Today, whenever you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to pause, breathe, and perform a prayer or supplication with humility.
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