ON THE SUBJECT OF PATIENCE 3 Let us start by reading some verses from the Koran Allah, the Exalted, says: "Believers, be patient, and race in patience, be steadfast, fear Allah, in order that you will be victorious." 3:200 Koran "We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, and decrease of goods, life and fruits. Give glad tidings to the patient." 2:155 Koran "Say: 'My worshipers who believe, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world there is good - and the earth of Allah is wide - surely, those who are patient will be recompensed in full without count.'" 39:10 Koran "Surely, he who bears patiently and forgives, indeed, that is true constancy." 42:43 Koran "Believers, seek assistance in patience and prayer, Allah is with those who are patient." 2:153 Koran "Without doubt We shall surely test you until We know those who struggle and are patient among you and make clear your news." 47:31 Koran There are many other verses in the Holy Koran that praise the virtue of patience and encourage believers to nurture it.