what is wrong—to be patient, as in His words to the last of the messengers, peace be upon him. Indeed, patience is coupled with conveying the message: when he was first sent as a messenger, the surah beginning “O you wrapped in your cloak” was revealed to him, after the revelation of the surah beginning “Read,” through which he was made a prophet. Allah Most High said:
“O you wrapped in your cloak, arise and warn. Magnify your Lord, purify your garments, shun defilement, and do not give in order to receive more. And be patient for the sake of your Lord.”
Surah al-Muddaththir, 1–7
Thus, He began the verses commissioning him as a messenger to creation with the command to warn, and ended them with the command to be patient. Warning itself involves enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, so it is clear that patience is required thereafter.
Allah Most High said:
“And be patient with your Lord’s judgment, for you are under Our watchful eyes.”
Surah al-Tūr, 48
And Allah Most High said:
“And be patient with what they say, and leave them graciously.”
Surah al-Muzzammil, 10
And He said:
“So be patient, as were the messengers of firm resolve.”
Surah al-Ahqāf, 35
And He said: “So be patient with the judgment of