Quranic Answer
Facing humiliation is one of the significant challenges in life, and the resistance we show against it can have a profound impact on our lives. The Holy Quran contains numerous verses that teach us how to stand firm against oppression and humiliation. One of the most crucial qualities we need to focus on in this regard is patience and reliance on Allah. In Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 153, it says: "O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient." This verse encourages us to use patience and prayer as tools to deal with challenges. Additionally, in Surah Al-Imran, verse 186, Allah states: "You will surely be tested in your possessions and in your selves; and you will hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who associate others with Allah much abuse. But if you remain patient and fear Allah – indeed, that is of the matters [worthy] of determination." This highlights the importance of patience and piety. When we place our trust in Allah and rely on Him, we gain the strength to face adversities. Ultimately, we must remember that every humiliation and insult is merely a divine test for assessing our patience and resilience.
Related Verses
يَاأَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اسْتَعِينُوا بِالصَّبْرِ وَالصَّلَاةِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ
O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.
Al-Baqarah : 153
لَتُبْلَوُنَّ فِي أَمْوَالِكُمْ وَأَنفُسِكُمْ وَ لَتَسْمَعُنَّ مِنَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَابَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ وَمِنَ الَّذِينَ أَشْرَكُوا أَذًى كَثِيرًا ۖ وَإِن تَصْبِرُوا وَتَتَّقُوا فَإِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ مِنْ عَزْمِ الْأُمُورِ
You will surely be tested in your possessions and in your selves; and you will hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who associate others with Allah much abuse. But if you remain patient and fear Allah – indeed, that is of the matters [worthy] of determination.
Aal-E-Imran : 186
Short Story
Once upon a time, a man named Ali was in the market and overheard some of his friends humiliating him. Initially, he felt hurt, but then he remembered the verses of the Quran. Ali said to himself, 'Allah has granted me patience.' So, he decided instead of reacting with anger, to be patient and continue doing good deeds to draw closer to Allah.