30/10/2026
SABR DOESN’T MEAN DOING NOTHING!
Growing up in our Pakistani and Muslim communities, how many times have we heard someone say, “Bas sabr karo, Allah behtar karega”?
And of course, having sabr and trusting Allah is a beautiful part of our faith.
But does having patience mean we should just sit back and do nothing?
In this clip from The Majid Khan Podcast, Gehad Mursi makes a very interesting point.
If your house was on fire, would you sit there and say, “I’m trusting Allah”? Of course not. You would take action to protect yourself and your family.
So why do we sometimes forget this when dealing with problems in our lives?
I think sabr and taking action should go hand in hand.
But let me ask you something: Have we sometimes used the word “sabr” to encourage people to put up with situations when they actually needed help or a solution?
I’d genuinely like to hear your thoughts, especially from those who have experienced this.