Allah, the most Glorified and Most High, is the sole creator of ALL mankind and therefore knows his nature more intricately than any of mankind.
Allah, has therefore chosen for us a religion best suited to the nature of mankind, a religion that goes neither to the Extremes of hardship nor of laxity, but instead provides a middle path; in other words, a religion of ease.
Allah, most high stated in the Quran:
"Allah intends for you ease, and does not want to make things difficult for you" [2:185];
"Allah does not want to place you in difficulty" [5:6].
Such easiness is well explained in the hadeeth reported by Abu Hurairah, (radiaALLAHU anhu) that the Prophet (sallalahu aleyhi wa salaam) said: "Religion is easy..." [Bukhari], he also said: "The best of your religion, is the easiest." [Ahmad]
The easiness of this religion was put into practise by the best of humanity, the one who came to deliver the message, as Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, said:
"Verily there has come unto you a Messenger from amongst yourselves, it grieves him that you should suffer any difficulty, he is anxious for you, for the believers he is full of pity and merciful" [10:128]
Therefore a middle way is always taken. Patience is one of the greatest virtues a Muslim can have.
"And verily, whosoever shows patience and forgives, that would truly be from the things recommended by Allah.'' (42:43)
The Messenger of Allah (sallalahu aleyhi wa salaam) said: "Allah shows compassion only to those among His slaves who are compassionate". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (sallalahu aleyhi wa salaam) said: "The strong man is not one who is good at wrestling, but the strong man is one who controls himself in a fit of rage.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
"Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish." (Al-A`raaf 7:199)