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Beyond a Lifetime Reading Surah al-Baqarah (2:129) through Hadith
The foundations of the Kaʿbah have been raised. Side by side, Ibrahim and Ismail (ʿalayhima al-salam) complete the task Allah (SWT) entrusted to them. Their hands have finished building, yet Ibrahim's heart has already turned beyond the walls before him. His next prayer is no longer for the House. It is for the people who will one day find their way to it.
Some people may view illiteracy - not being able to read and write - as a weakness, defect, inability, or a disadvantage for someone.
However, if we reflect on the Prophet's (pbuh) illiteracy, it's exactly the opposite of that: Allah made the Prophet's illiteracy as a part of His signs and the miraculous aspect of the Quran for all future generations to come.
He was a simple, humble, and an illiterate man. He didn't have any preconceived ideas ...
As we reach the heart of Ramadan, I feel an overwhelming connection to the verses in the Quran which talks about recitation, purification and teaching the Quranic wisdom. This month is a beautiful reminder of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) mission: to recite Allah’s words, purify our souls, and teach the wisdom of the Quran. Every day, as I open the Quran, I feel its verses speaking directly to my heart, guiding me closer to Allah. Fasting teaches me patience...
The process of tazkiya (purification of the self and heart) is a key to learning the book of God and gaining wisdom, guidance, and mindfulness. Moreover, it is the first step to overcoming oppression.
In a khutba by Dr. Adnan Rajeh, he explained the importance of tazkiya in a series of steps towards spiritual growth, which include self-awareness, self accountability and tazkiya to begin with.
He quoted the following verses explaining that the...