What can bring sakeenah/serenity to your heart when you're feeling unsettled ?
As human beings we all need reassurance during difficult moments. God knows we need that serenity and reassurance to increase in faith as the verses describe.
That reassurance may not come from the people or places we expect; however, God powerfully reminds us in this verse that the forces of the heavens and the earth belong to Him. So it will come, if we ask Him for...See more
This name has been expressed over 95 times in the Qur’an. Al-Zajaaj said: He is the Invincible that no one can overpower, and others said: He is the All-Powerful who is able to overpower everything, and it is also said: There is nothing like Him. And of His Names are Al-Mu’izz, meaning He gives ‘izza to whomever He wishes. And ‘izza is the opposite of humiliation.
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