THE WISDOM OF PATIENCE

Discover The Law Of Nature

When a person makes a plan, they should thoughtfully consider how long, according to the law of nature, it will take to complete that plan, and include that time frame as part of their programme.

One of the pearls about wisdom of life has been expressed by the Prophet of Islam in these words: “The best act of worship is to wait for relief.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi) That is, waiting for ease or relief is considered a highly virtuous form of worship.

When a person does something, only one percent of it is their own effort, while ninety-nine percent depends on the law of nature. The law of nature is set by the Creator, and it operates at its own pace. In such a situation, if a person does not act hastily and instead adopts a policy of waiting, it means they are essentially waiting for the completion of nature’s process. On this basis, their waiting becomes a form of worship. This kind of worship reflects a high level of wisdom.

A priest once wanted to see a lush green tree in front of his house. He planned to bring a fully grown green tree and plant it there. With the help of some labourers, he did just that. But the next morning, when he woke up, the leaves of the tree had withered. A few days later, the tree had completely dried up. Around that time, a friend came to visit the priest and noticed he was deeply saddened. When the friend asked the reason, the priest replied: “I am in a hurry, but God isn’t.”

What he meant was that, according to God’s law, he would need to wait ten years to see a lush green tree in front of his house. Wanting a fully grown tree to appear in just one day is not possible within the framework of natural law

Therefore, when a person makes a plan, they should not base it solely on their desires. Instead, they should thoughtfully consider how long, according to the law of nature, it will take to complete that plan, and include that time frame as part of their programme. This is the principle of wisdom in this world.