Indeed, Korah1 was from the people of Moses, but he behaved arrogantly towards them. We had granted him such treasures that even their keys would burden a group of strong men. ˹Some of˺ his people advised him, “Do not be prideful! Surely Allah does not like the prideful.
'He has taken it upon Himself to be Merciful.' (Qur’an 6:12)
Just because the lights seem to go out, doesn’t mean the dawn will not break. It doesn’t mean His mercy will not shine through the darkness.
Day by day, as life appears to crumble, as the trials multiply and the heart grows heavy, the whisper comes: Where is the mercy of Allah? Ya Allah… Your help is near.
6 years ago · Referencing Ayah 28:76-82, 4:54, 9:34
These verses are a beautifully concise depiction of the fleeting nature of wealth and power and the infinite nature of righteousness and submission. It is not advised to pray for wealth because of the risk attaining it carries for one thinking better of themselves than they are or hoarding. But there are examples of individuals who did have wealth and exercised it responsibly. One of which was Abdurahman ibn Awf (RA) who was a billionaire of the ...