Let’s be real—waiting is hard. It’s that nagging feeling of being stuck, out of control, and left with nothing to do but… wait. So, how do we calm our restless hearts during those moments?
These 20 Islamic quotes about waiting and patience might just be the strength you need to hold on, stay steady, and trust the process.
These quotes are taken from ‘The Art of Waiting’ book by Ezzah Mahmud.
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Making sense of the pain…
“The ability to make sense of the pain in our hearts feel from waiting does not come simply from dismissing our feelings or rationalising our situations. Allowing ourselves to feel the sadness, frustration, or even grief is the first step for us, in taking the chance to grow spiritually from the journey Allah allows us to be on.”
“Perhaps, there is beauty in waiting, when the waiting brings the best out of us, as an individual, and ultimately as a servant to The Almighty.”
“Every single day feels like a training field, growing and learning, preparing and building up to when it will finally happen.”
It will be worth it
“In the midst of this chaos, it’s important to pause and reflect on what truly brings us joy. By seeking to please Allah rather than chasing worldly approval, we can find deeper sense of peace and purpose.”
“If the outcome from waiting is worth the wait, perhaps the pain that comes with it is worth enduring too.”
“It is only human to feel the doubts deep in our hearts about what this life has to offer, and think that we do not do enough. Even though our minds know too well that Allah SWT is in charge of everything and He knows all that we do not.”
Talk to Allah
“The process of waiting can easily be an act of worship, as we pour our hearts into du’a for the things that we truly want in life, calling upon Him for guidance during istikhara. We ask Him to lead us to make the best decisions, that are also beneficial to the ummah, as well as good for the dunya, and more importantly, the akhirah.”
“There is so much wisdom in this seemingly endless and unavoidable act of waiting. All one can do is to have faith, keep trying, and keep moving forward in spite of it all. Allah SWT will grant us what is good, as only He knows what is best for us in this dunya and in the akhirah.”
“Whenever we see our friends and loved ones living their fullest lives with their spouses, the best we can do is make du’a for their happiness and ask Allah SWT to grant us the best possible spouse, who will be the coolness of our eyes. For now, the wait is your companion.”
Reflect
“As we go through this uncomfortable waiting period, it is a good opportunity to reflect. Each time we wait, let ourselves feel what we need to feel, and set our hearts on Allah SWT, recognising that EVERYTHING belongs to Him, we will find the strength to carry on.”
“Instead of waiting for the things that I want to happen in my life, I now wait for the time when Allah SWT grants me things that are best for me.”
“Allah SWT has the blueprint, a perfect plan for me, and everything is going exactly the way it was planned, Alhamdulillah. I just have to trust the journey, trust the process, trust Him and be patient. Have patience and keep persevering.”
He knows best
“To Him I hand all my worries. Nothing is impossible for Allah SWT. On the contrary, if I rely on myself, that is the set up for a heartache.”
“Every day, as I wait for all the things that I work on, I strongly feel that my faith grows and my beliefs strengthen in proportion to my reliance to Allah SWT.”
“Every pinch, every ache, every feeling that at times feels too much, every little or big thing that I crossed paths with, everything comes only with Allah SWT’s permission and He knows its purpose in its entirety.”
This life is indeed… a test
“This life I am in is a test. Allah SWT is testing me with things that I hold dear because I’m a believer.”
“At a time when it is super easy for me to compare myself to others, it is only right to be content with the fact that everybody’s rizq is different, and what I have is the best for me, and what other people have is the best for them.”
“Looking back for things I could have done better or differently would not change the past, not even a second of what has happened. I should let regrets of the past guide my actions in the present, because whatever I do now is what truly matters.”
Let your belief grows…
“Every day, as I wait for all the things that I work on, I strongly feel that my faith grows and my beliefs strengthen in proportion to my reliance on Allah SWT.”
“In the midst of this chaos, it’s important to pause and reflect on what truly brings us joy. By seeking to please Allah rather than chasing worldly approval, we can find a deeper sense of peace and purpose.”
End note
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