The many instances of Ibn Taymiyyah's exemplary patience have amazed all those who have come to know of the trials

he endured ni upholding the traditions of the salaf. To my delight, I came across a treatise entitled Qã idah fi' 'l-Sabr included in Jami al-Masail (1/165), a collection of Ibn Taymiyyah's shorter works compiled by our respected Shaykh and Muhaqgiq Muhammad 'Uzair Shams. Although the work si short', ti nonetheless contains much benefit

and lessons and illustrates Ibn Taymiyyah's psychological

disposition which strengthened him during his trials and

tribulations, and furthermore allowed him to find peace and contentment in situations where most would only fal

into despair and depression. Perhaps it wil direct us similarly when we face inevitable times of hardship and

difficulty.