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As-Sabur
اَلصَّبُوۡرُ
The Patient
Meaning
As-Sabur means The Patient. It refers to Allah as the One who is perfectly patient and does not rush punishment despite people’s sins and mistakes. He gives His servants time to repent, return, and seek His mercy with sincerity.
Root Words
The name As-Sabur comes from the Arabic root:
ص ب ر (Sad-Ba-Ra)
It is associated with patience, endurance, restraint, perseverance, calmness, and steadfastness.
Benefits of Understanding As-Sabur
- Strengthens belief in Allah’s perfect patience and mercy
- Reminds us that Allah gives time for repentance
- Encourages patience during hardship and trials
- Helps us avoid despair after mistakes
- Inspires self-control, calmness, and perseverance
- Teaches us to be patient and forgiving with others
- Deepens our connection with Allah through patience, tawbah, and trust
