Surely Allah is not ashamed to set forth any parable-- (that of) a gnat or any thing above that; then as for those who believe, they know that it is the truth from their Lord, and as for those who disbelieve, they say: What is it that Allah means by this parable: He causes many to err by it and many He leads aright by it! but He does not cause to err by it (any) except the transgressors,
Al-Baqra Verse 26
The Prophet said, "The real patience is at the first stroke of a calamity."
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 2, Book 23, Number 389