Often what others view as success may in Allah’s record be the opposite. Similarly, what may seem as a failure, in the sight of Allah be a success. Surah Al-Fath, was revealed in a moment which appeared to be abject failure; that being the fact that the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the companions were prevented from performing Hajj in the sixth year of the Hijra. Further, Muslims were now bound to a treaty based on unfair terms. This pac...See more
Al Fath : 1 - 8 Hudaibiyyah ~ The Story of Allegiance & Divine Rewards
Surah Al Isra' establishes the connection between Masjidil Haram and Masjidil Aqsa. The Surah alludes to the close relationship between the 2 mosques; how the circumstance of one affects the other throughout time. There is a subtle indication that the strategies that were used to liberate Al Haraam Makkah may be the answer liberate Al Aqsa.
The month of Dh-ul-Hijjah is around the corner, I was reciting Surah Al-Fath and realized that my reading of this chapter at this time was not mere coincidence. I felt compelled to ponder the significance of this surah, and as I delved deeper, I understood that the prayer of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) was a pivotal moment in the mission of our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The journey of Hajj was not just an annual ritual for the Prophetﷺ, but an int...See more