60. That is, if they feel difficulty in keeping to righteousness, the remedy
lies in resorting to Prayer and patience. From these two attributes they will
derive the strength needed to follow their chosen course.
The literal meaning of 'sabr' is to exercise restraint, to keep oneself tied
down. It denotes the will-power, the firm resolve and the control over animal desires
which enables man to advance along the path of his choice - the path that satisfies
his heart and conscience - in utter disregard of the temptations within, and of all
obstacles and oposition without. The purpose of this directive is to urge man to develop
this quality and to reinforce it from the outside by means of Prayer.