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Have you not seen ˹O Prophet˺ how your Lord dealt with the Army of the Elephant?
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Razia Zahra
last year · Referencing Ayah 14:35, 105:1
In the Name of Allah the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
We are sometimes faced with the seemingly impossible.
A huge army of elephants, probably big in stature approaching the city of Makkah. Everything probably seemed bleak and scary for the Quraysh. A mighty army that they could not match.
But a sincere Dua by Prophet Ibrahim Alahis salaam and a sincere supplication by Abdul Muttalib the grandfather of the blessed Prophet Muhammad p...See more
We are sometimes faced with the seemingly impossible.
A huge army of elephants, probably big in stature approaching the city of Makkah. Everything probably seemed bleak and scary for the Quraysh. A mighty army that they could not match.
But a sincere Dua by Prophet Ibrahim Alahis salaam and a sincere supplication by Abdul Muttalib the grandfather of the blessed Prophet Muhammad p...See more
Razia Zahra
4 years ago · Referencing Ayah 105:1-3
In the Name of Allaah the Most Merciful, the Most compassionate,
No one has the right to be arrogant and proud both are destructive.
Allah does not like the arrogant person:
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, 'Allah Almighty said: Grandeur is My cloak and pride is My garment. Whoever competes with Me in one of these two, I will cast him into the Hellfire.'
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4090.
I used...See more
No one has the right to be arrogant and proud both are destructive.
Allah does not like the arrogant person:
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, 'Allah Almighty said: Grandeur is My cloak and pride is My garment. Whoever competes with Me in one of these two, I will cast him into the Hellfire.'
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4090.
I used...See more
A Siddiqui
7 years ago · Referencing Surah 105
Most birds are lightweight little creatures. They are generally not very brave and often fly away if they hear the slightest sound of someone approaching.
Elephants are the world's largest land animal. They weigh thousands of pounds and I've never seen an elephant run away from me at the zoo. Imagine trying to tip one over! :) Now imagine an approaching army of elephants. Yikes!
The events in this surah remind me that Allah can use the weakest...See more
Elephants are the world's largest land animal. They weigh thousands of pounds and I've never seen an elephant run away from me at the zoo. Imagine trying to tip one over! :) Now imagine an approaching army of elephants. Yikes!
The events in this surah remind me that Allah can use the weakest...See more
Khaleda Begum
5 years ago · Referencing Surah 105
#FromDespairToHope
We often complain about things. When I introspect about the real status of my 'shukr' and 'sabr', I found myself being grateful for those things only that are pleasurable or comfortable or good in my view point. And don’t ask about 'sabr'….. so I listened lots of lectures, read books on sabr and try to have sabr. But nothing worked. So I did a 'Root Cause Analysis' and thought to use 'reverse engineering' over those root caus...See more
We often complain about things. When I introspect about the real status of my 'shukr' and 'sabr', I found myself being grateful for those things only that are pleasurable or comfortable or good in my view point. And don’t ask about 'sabr'….. so I listened lots of lectures, read books on sabr and try to have sabr. But nothing worked. So I did a 'Root Cause Analysis' and thought to use 'reverse engineering' over those root caus...See more
Abdel-Minem Mustafa
7 years ago · Referencing Surah 105
In this surah, Allah is reminding the people of Mecca generally, but Quraysh specifically, of His blessing when he diverted the Army of the Elephant away from them. This army was led by Abraha and his people, and they were intent on destroying the Kaaba and obliterating its remains from existence. They set out for Mecca with a huge powerful elephant, the likes of which were never before seen, that was sent to him by the Negus of Abyssinia. He als...See more
faridat salman
2 years ago · Referencing Surah 105
This reflection on Surah Al-Fil encourages us to approach life's trials with faith and trust in Allah's plan. It underscores the significance of turning to Him in times of difficulty and seeking refuge in His divine protection. As we navigate the complexities of our own lives, may we draw inspiration from the events recounted in Surah Al-Fil and strive to strengthen our connection with the Almighty, acknowledging His ultimate authority and mercy.
Khaleda Islam
5 years ago · Referencing Surah 105
Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with the people of the elephants?
Did he not make their plots to end in vain?
And he sent down on them birds in flock.
striking them with stones of baked clays.
Then he made them like straw eaten up by cattle. (The Elephant)
** Tairan ababeel-With pinpoint precision, tiny bird flock approaching from the greater distance with baked clays! covering the entire sky! In the modern world, what does this a...See more
Did he not make their plots to end in vain?
And he sent down on them birds in flock.
striking them with stones of baked clays.
Then he made them like straw eaten up by cattle. (The Elephant)
** Tairan ababeel-With pinpoint precision, tiny bird flock approaching from the greater distance with baked clays! covering the entire sky! In the modern world, what does this a...See more
Muqadas Fatima
19 weeks ago · Referencing Surah 105
اگر اللہ تعالی کی سنتوں پہ غور کریں تو یہ پہلو سامنے آتا ہے کہ وہ چاہے تو ذرے کو پہاڑ سے زیادہ مؤثر بنا دے یا کمزور کے ہاتھوں مضبوط اور طاقتور کو مات دے دے وہ ہر چیز پر قادر ہے۔ وہ فتح اور شکست دینے پر قادر ہے ۔
اب جو حالات چل رہے ہیں خاص طور پہ جو غزہ میں مسلمانوں پر ظلم ہو رہا ہے تو یہ خیال آتا ہے کہ یہ ظلم کب تک چلے گا؟ کب تک ان معصوم لوگوں کا خون بہایا جاتا رہے گا۔؟؟قران ہمیں یہ امید تھماتا ہے کہ اللہ کا ایک حکم ،کوئی معمولی سی مخلوق ہوگی یا ...See more
اب جو حالات چل رہے ہیں خاص طور پہ جو غزہ میں مسلمانوں پر ظلم ہو رہا ہے تو یہ خیال آتا ہے کہ یہ ظلم کب تک چلے گا؟ کب تک ان معصوم لوگوں کا خون بہایا جاتا رہے گا۔؟؟قران ہمیں یہ امید تھماتا ہے کہ اللہ کا ایک حکم ،کوئی معمولی سی مخلوق ہوگی یا ...See more
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
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