Whether We show you ˹O Prophet˺ some of what We threaten them with, or cause you to die ˹before that˺, your duty is only to deliver ˹the message˺. Judgment is for Us.
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Dawah is not about results, it is about fulfilling our responsibility of propagating and conveying the message.
Often we may face setbacks or grow increasingly frustrated at the fact that our voices are not being heard when we advocate for the truth, for justice and morality. We may feel that our efforts are not yielding any results, and that we may never ever get to see the change or the victory which we yearn for.
Muslims are facing various challenges and conflicts around the world. It is natural to desire to see positive outcomes in these battles as soon as possible. We hope that those spreading disinformation experience the consequences of their actions. We wish for accountability for the Western establishments that support and enable acts of genocide. We hope that the oppressive forces responsible for inflicting suffering and ethnic cleansing upon Musli...See more
last year · Referencing Surah 13 and Ayah 13:11-12
Subhan'Allah! This ayah resonates deeply with me, especially whenever I seek change in my life and within myself. Recently, I had the privilege of attending MAS CON LA for the first time, Alhamdulillah! During the event, one of the speakers highlighted this verse, reminding me of my journey when I first converted to Islam. Back then, I worked to build new habits and let go of old ones. Of course, these changes didn’t happen overnight—it took many...See more
A very interesting observation, and a very different challenge from previous days: Surat Al Raa'd is the 'Surah of pairs and opposites'. What does that mean?
The Surah mentions many pairs, that are opposites to each other, (e.g. the day and the night) and last time I counted, there was around 34 of them! 34 pairs in a relatively short surah... There should be some amazing clues and gems that are ...See more
Thunder strikes fear in the heart of people. Its deep rumbling wakes up sleepers and makes children cry. Yet this verse teaches us that there is a difference between perception and reality. It may be a terrifying sound, but it is truly tasbeeh, praise of God, something beautiful and heavenly. Similarly, the sky may be clear and things appear safe, but something strikes suddenly from the sky, shattering the normalcy. Like many things on earth,...See more