The Way and Direction of Help in the Quran
“Seek Help Through Patience and Prayer”: The Path and Direction of Help in the Quran In the Quran, a person's asking for help from Allah is not merely an expression of need at a given moment; it is also defined as a state of consciousness , a moral stance , and an existential position . How and by what means help should be sought is particularly clarified by the following verse: "And seek help through patience and prayer ; and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]." (Bakara 2:45) This verse links the Quran's understanding of help to two fundamental concepts: patience (sabır) and prayer (salat) . When both concepts are understood beyond their ordinary meanings, it becomes clear that this verse offers not just consolation but a recipe for salvation . 1. SABR (صبر): Resilience, Continuity, and Conscious Waiting 1.1. What is Sabr? The word " sabr ," derived from the Arabic root ṣ-b-r (ص-ب-ر) , means to hold fast, resist, restrain ...