Patience and Acceptance

It is reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basrî , Rahimahullah, said when asked ‘What is îmân (faith)?’

"It is perseverance (Al-Sabr) from the things that are forbidden by Allâh the Mighty and Majestic and acceptance."

He was asked, “What is perseverance and acceptance?”

He replied, “Al-Sabr is to persevere in holding back from what Allâh has forbidden, and [acceptance is] acceptance of what Allâh the Mighty and Majestic has commanded.”

Abû Bakr Al-Daynûrî, Al-Mujâlasah wa Jawâhir Al-‘Ilm 3:535.