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"O you who believe! Seek help in patience and As-Salah (the prayer). Truly, Allah is with As-Sabirin (the patient" (Baqarah, 153)

The Virtue of Patience and Prayer
After Allah commanded that He be appreciated, He ordained patience and prayer. It is a fact that the servant is either enjoying a bounty the he should be thankful for, or suffering a calamity that he should meet with patience. A Hadith states:

"Amazing is the believer, for whater Allah decrees for him, it is better for him! If he is tested with a bounty, he is grateful for it and this is better for him; and if he is afflicted with a hardship, he is patient with it and this is better for him" (Muslim).

There are several types of Sabr - patience: one for avoiding the prohibitions and sins, one for acts of worship and obedience. the second type carries more rewards than the first type. There is a third type of patience required in the face of the afflictions and hardships, whic is mandatory, like repentance.

Abdur Rahman bin Zayd bin Aslam said, "Sabr has two parts: patience for the sake of Allah concerning what He is pleased with (i.e acts for worship and obedience), even if it is hard on the heartand the body, and patience when avoiding what He dislikes, even if it is desired. those who acquire these qualities will be among the patient persons whom Allah shall greet (when they meet Him in the Hereafter; refer to Surah Al Ahzab 33:44), Allah willing. (Ibn Abi Hatim)
(Tafsir Surah Baqarah - Ibn Kathir).