(while being one of those who believe and who) enjoin one another to steadfastness and enjoin one another to compassion.He said:That is, steadfastness (ṣabr) in keeping God’s commandments, and in being compassionate with people.The Messenger of God was once asked, ‘What is Islam?’ He replied, ‘It is patience (ṣabr) and magnanimity (samāḥ).’ Then he was asked, ‘What is faith?’ He replied, ‘Goodness in speech (ṭayyib al-kalām), and offering [others] food.’Sahl said:The best speech (aṭyab al-kalām) is the remembrance (dhikr) of God, Exalted is He.