On the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humble” — is it understood from this verse that the word “great” departs from its original meaning?
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The questioner : On the saying of Allah the Exalted: [Al-Baqarah 2:45] Is it understood from this verse that the word “great” departs from its original meaning, from its literal meaning?
The Shaykh : Yes: O Sabir, you are one of the modern scholars. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 349Sahih (Darussalam) meaning it is burdensome for them.
And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]
واستعينوا بالصبر والصلاة وإنها لكبيرة إلا على الخاشعينThe Shaykh : Yes: O Sabir, you are one of the modern scholars. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
