"الصبر مفتاح الفرج" "As-sabr miftāḥ al-faraj" is a well-known Arabic proverb that translates to "Patience is the key to relief" or "Patience unlocks ease." It expresses a deep truth: that enduring hardship with calm and perseverance often leads to resolution, healing, and reward.

Just like a locked door needs the right key, life’s challenges often require patience to unlock solutions. Whether you're waiting for a difficult time to pass, working toward a long-term goal, or dealing with emotional struggle, rushing or reacting impulsively rarely helps. But patience creates space—for clarity, growth, timing, and often, for unexpected opportunities to arise.

This saying reminds us that pain, stress, or uncertainty aren’t permanent states. By staying steady and patient, we allow life to unfold naturally—and often, the relief comes quietly and suddenly, like a door unlocking when you least expect it.