I’ve realized there is a roadblock in my journey to Allah ﷻ— Something that makes me pause in doing good.
My first thoughts often deceive me. When I set out to act, a whisper strikes: 'Don’t. Stop. Fear.' I convince myself that I’ve already failed— That there is no point in continuing.
But then I look at how Allah ﷻ dealt with Mūsā عليه السلام. It is the complete opposite.
In Mūsā’s very first encounter with Allah ﷻ, he trembles in ...
2 years ago · Referencing Ayah 17:82, 20:2, 20:67-68, 7:2
While reflecting on Surah Al-A'raf verse 2 [Quran 7:2], I'm reminded of the similar message in Surah Taha verse 2 [Quran 20:2]. Both verses assure the Prophet (ﷺ) that the Quran's revelation is not meant to cause him distress. This begs the question: why would the Quran address the Prophet's (ﷺ) potential distress? Surah Al-Isra verse 82 [Quran 17:82] describes the Quran as a healing and a mercy. So, what could have caused the Prophet (ﷺ) such di...
فَأَوۡجَسَ فِي نَفۡسِهِۦ خِيفَةٗ مُّوسَىٰ So Moses concealed fear within himself. (20:67)
It’s easy to understand why anyone would be scared. A massive display of snakes appeared to move before him, a great display of magic by the country’s finest.
But Prophet Musa (as) wasn’t anybody. He had spoken to Allah ﷻ d...