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Patience in Illness
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "No fatigue, illness, anxiety, sorrow, harm, or distress befalls a Muslim — even a thorn that pricks him — but that Allah expiates some of his sins by it."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 5641
The Science
Facing illness with patience and trust eases the mind and reduces distress. The Sunnah frames hardship as a means of spiritual purification.
How to Practice
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When ill, respond with patience and gratitude
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Remember that hardship can wipe away sins
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Continue making du’a for healing
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Take the lawful means of treatment alongside trust in Allah
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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