وَاصْبِرْ وَمَا صَبْرُكَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ وَلَا تَحْزَنْ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا تَكُ فِي ضَيْقٍ مِمَّا يَمْكُرُونَ ﴿۱۲۷﴾ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْا وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ مُحْسِنُونَ ﴿۱۲۸﴾

﴾127﴿ Wasbir wa maa sabruka illaa billaah; wa laa tahzan 'alaihim wa laa taku fee daiqim mimmaa yamkuroon
﴾128﴿ Innal laaha ma'al lazeenat taqaw wal lazeena hum muhsinoon

﴾127﴿ And be patient, for your patience is only through Allah's help. Do not grieve over them, and do not be distressed by what they plot
﴾128﴿ Indeed, Allah is with those who are mindful of Him and those who are doers of good

[127] In this verse, three etiquettes (آداب) are mentioned for the da‘ī (دعوت‌کننده)—the one who calls others to Allah:

1. "(وَاصْبِرْ)" – Be patient. In the previous verse, there was a choice between retaliation and patience. But in this verse, patience is made obligatory (تعین). The reason is that the previous verse was addressing general da‘īs, while this verse addresses the chief of all da‘īs—the Prophet (peace be upon him), for whom the standard is higher and patience is always the better path.

2. "(لَا تَحْزَنْ)" – Do not grieve. This means: do not show sorrow or regret in such a way that it distracts you from other responsibilities or weakens your resolve in da‘wah.

3. "(وَلَا تَكُ فِي ضَيْقٍ)" – Do not be in distress. This refers to internal grief and tightness of heart, meaning: do not let your chest become constricted or weighed down by the opposition or rejection of the people.

Together, these etiquettes teach the emotional discipline and strength needed by anyone engaged in the mission of da‘wah.
[128] This verse gives glad tidings (بشارت) of a special closeness and support (معیت خاصه) from Allah Most High for those engaged in da‘wah (calling to His path).
This divine support (نصرت) comes with two conditions for the da‘ī:
1. Taqwā (تقویٰ) – which here refers to sound belief in Tawḥīd and abstaining from shirk.
2. Iḥsān (احسان) – meaning sincerity (اخلاص) and also includes acting upon righteous deeds and fulfilling acts of worship properly.
Together, taqwā and iḥsān form the foundation of both correct belief and practice for anyone who wishes to be aided by Allah in the path of da‘wah.

Note: It is reported that Harim ibn Ḥayyān (رضي الله عنه), when he was on his deathbed, was asked to give a final advice. He said: "I advise you with the last verses of Surah An-Naḥl." —indicating the profound impact and significance of these concluding verses, especially for those engaged in the service of Islam.