Eid shopping...aaaarrrgghh!! Living in a country with a majority Muslim population has its huge advantages but when it comes to Eid, shopping is a nightmare! In that huge crowd, its not easy to find anyone. Somehow, my husband and I always manage spot each other in the crowd. For me, its his tall figure and his fair complexion which is a shade or two fairer than the general population of Malays here.
The fire rains down like molten brass, scorching every part of me. I try to shield myself, but there is no escape. The sky, the earth, the very air feels hostile. It strikes me then: I had been warned. I heard those words many times before, about a Day when the heavens would split, the earth would tremble, and accountability would be inescapable. But I always dismissed them.
'On that Day, neither man nor jinn will be asked about his sin' (55...
2 years ago · Referencing Ayah 16:98, 17:82, 55:35-45
The Quran should be approached with sincerity and a pure heart, as it serves as a source of guidance for some while others may not grasp its deeper meanings. A clear example of this can be found in Surah Rahman (55:35-45), where Allah speaks about Hell and punishment, framing them as part of His divine plan and even as favors to humanity:
35. 'There will be sent upon you flames of fire and molten brass, and you will not be able to defend yourse...