18. Allâh has mentioned that only those who practise patience and gratitude will benefit

from the Signs of Allâh: "Do you not see that the ships sail through the Ocean by the grace of Allâh? – that He may show you of His Signs? Verily in this are Signs for all who constantly persevere and give thanks" (Luqmân 31:31). "And among His Signs

are the ships, smooth-running through the ocean, (tall) as mountains. If it be His Will, He can still the Wind: then they would become motionless on the back of the (ocean). Verily in this are Signs for everyone who patiently perseveres and is grateful" (ash-Shûra 42:32-33).