Perseverance means persistence in any undertaken project and continued pursuit or prosecution of any business. Perseverance has been used in hadiths (sayings of the Prophet) in similar meanings. The Prophet said: “None of you should say: 'O God! Forgive me if You wish,' or 'Bestow Your Mercy on me if You wish,' or 'Provide me with means of subsistence if You wish,' but he should be firm in his request/prayer, for God does what He will and nobody can force Him (to do anything).”

Ulu’l-azm refers to the messengers of Allah who possessed strong will and perseverance in fulfilling the duties commanded by Allah.