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هو الذي يريكم البرق خوفا وطمعا وينشي السحاب الثقال ١٢
هُوَ ٱلَّذِى يُرِيكُمُ ٱلْبَرْقَ خَوْفًۭا وَطَمَعًۭا وَيُنشِئُ ٱلسَّحَابَ ٱلثِّقَالَ ١٢
هُوَ
ٱلَّذِي
يُرِيكُمُ
ٱلۡبَرۡقَ
خَوۡفٗا
وَطَمَعٗا
وَيُنشِئُ
ٱلسَّحَابَ
ٱلثِّقَالَ
١٢
He is the One Who shows you lightning, inspiring ˹you with˺ hope and fear,1 and produces heavy clouds.
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A Siddiqui
3 years ago · Referencing Ayah 7:57, 13:12
Did you know that clouds are extremely heavy? Until recently, I thought they were light and fluffy 🙂🌥
The weight of an average cumulus cloud is over 1 MILLION lbs! These ayat described the clouds as being 'heavy' and it's really something to reflect upon as we walk outside with no worry of being crushed, even on the cloudiest of days.
Next time you see a cloud, reflect upon the many ways Allah has provided you with safety and security from th...See more
The weight of an average cumulus cloud is over 1 MILLION lbs! These ayat described the clouds as being 'heavy' and it's really something to reflect upon as we walk outside with no worry of being crushed, even on the cloudiest of days.
Next time you see a cloud, reflect upon the many ways Allah has provided you with safety and security from th...See more
Maryam Nazar
4 years ago · Referencing Ayah 13:12, 24:43, 39:53, 78:14, 35:9, 2:164, 7:57, 30:48
We should not allow the thick dark clouds to cover the light of our heart.At times if there is thick dark clouds,it is ok.It doesnt mean that sun has lost its light.We should not carry that heavy cloud inside our heart.
Allah continuously empties the dark cloud by pouring us rain which is very beautiful and loved by everyone.We should also pour our heart out by always turning to him in repentance and asking his forgiveness sincerely.Allah loves ...See more
Allah continuously empties the dark cloud by pouring us rain which is very beautiful and loved by everyone.We should also pour our heart out by always turning to him in repentance and asking his forgiveness sincerely.Allah loves ...See more
Mohannad Hakeem
2 years ago · Referencing Ayah 13:22, 13:5-6, 13:10, 13:39, 13:12, 13:2-3, 13:8, 13:15
Day 13, Answer 13, #AyahLookup Challenge:
(original question here: https://quranreflect.com/posts/23093#comments)
Surat Al Raad mentions many pairs and entities that belong to this huge kingdom of Allah,
and reminds us that our creator controls ALL OF THEM, despite them being opposites to one another.
The day, and the night
the sun, and the moon,
These pairs do exist in human behaviors and choices,
The right, and the wrong,
Even when we...See more
(original question here: https://quranreflect.com/posts/23093#comments)
Surat Al Raad mentions many pairs and entities that belong to this huge kingdom of Allah,
and reminds us that our creator controls ALL OF THEM, despite them being opposites to one another.
The day, and the night
the sun, and the moon,
These pairs do exist in human behaviors and choices,
The right, and the wrong,
Even when we...See more
Maha Ezzeddine
7 years ago · Referencing Ayah 13:12, 32:16
In Fear and Hope... this phrase is used in the Quran at least twice in the context of making dua.
It is also used one other time - to describe what we feel when we see an awe-striking, fearsome creation: lightning.
What do we feel when Allah shows us lightning?
Fear of something so powerful and unstoppable and unearthly.
Hope for a gentle rain and new life on earth.
Can we place our finger on that awe and fear and hope that lightning inspir...See more
It is also used one other time - to describe what we feel when we see an awe-striking, fearsome creation: lightning.
What do we feel when Allah shows us lightning?
Fear of something so powerful and unstoppable and unearthly.
Hope for a gentle rain and new life on earth.
Can we place our finger on that awe and fear and hope that lightning inspir...See more
mfayyaz
last year · Referencing Ayah 13:12-13
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Our relationship with our Lord should be rooted in a balance of awe, fear, and hope.
In Surah Ar-Ra’d, verses 12-13, Allah SWT provides a powerful example through the phenomena of lightning and thunder.
Lightning strikes with a brilliance that stuns the eyes, invoking awe at its grandeur. At the same time, it fills us with a sense of fear, as it is a force beyond our control, reminding us of our vulnerability. Yet, amidst this fear, there is...See more
Our relationship with our Lord should be rooted in a balance of awe, fear, and hope.
In Surah Ar-Ra’d, verses 12-13, Allah SWT provides a powerful example through the phenomena of lightning and thunder.
Lightning strikes with a brilliance that stuns the eyes, invoking awe at its grandeur. At the same time, it fills us with a sense of fear, as it is a force beyond our control, reminding us of our vulnerability. Yet, amidst this fear, there is...See more
Wendy A.
last year · Referencing Surah 13 and Ayah 13:11-12
Subhan'Allah! This ayah resonates deeply with me, especially whenever I seek change in my life and within myself. Recently, I had the privilege of attending MAS CON LA for the first time, Alhamdulillah! During the event, one of the speakers highlighted this verse, reminding me of my journey when I first converted to Islam. Back then, I worked to build new habits and let go of old ones. Of course, these changes didn’t happen overnight—it took many...See more
A Siddiqui
6 years ago · Referencing Ayah 51:4-5, 13:9-12
In modern times, it's easier to comprehend the existence of an unseen world (al-ghaib) because we actively interact with something invisible to the naked eye on a daily basis.
The idea of wifi would have been difficult for people to comprehend a few decades ago. But we experience its benefits on a daily basis. Invisible to the naked eye, but definitely a reality.
A brain that can experience and know that a technology like wifi can invisibly tr...See more
The idea of wifi would have been difficult for people to comprehend a few decades ago. But we experience its benefits on a daily basis. Invisible to the naked eye, but definitely a reality.
A brain that can experience and know that a technology like wifi can invisibly tr...See more
Jenny Cavcic
yesterday · Referencing Ayah 13:12-13
Last Ramadan, on a beautiful sunny afternoon, I was sitting on the ground with my 7 year old daughter after praying Dhuhr together. We made dua and started talking about Allah.
At that same moment, we heard a loud rumble and stiking clap from outside my home. The wall shook, and the floor shook. She jumped into my arms and asked what it was. I responded that Allah had sent Thunder. A sign of His might, a reminder and a warning.
I thought to my...See more
At that same moment, we heard a loud rumble and stiking clap from outside my home. The wall shook, and the floor shook. She jumped into my arms and asked what it was. I responded that Allah had sent Thunder. A sign of His might, a reminder and a warning.
I thought to my...See more
Mohannad Hakeem
2 years ago · Referencing Surah 13
Day 13, Question 13, #AyahLookup Challenge:
A very interesting observation, and a very different challenge from previous days:
Surat Al Raa'd is the 'Surah of pairs and opposites'.
What does that mean?
The Surah mentions many pairs, that are opposites to each other, (e.g. the day and the night)
and last time I counted, there was around 34 of them!
34 pairs in a relatively short surah...
There should be some amazing clues and gems that are ...See more
A very interesting observation, and a very different challenge from previous days:
Surat Al Raa'd is the 'Surah of pairs and opposites'.
What does that mean?
The Surah mentions many pairs, that are opposites to each other, (e.g. the day and the night)
and last time I counted, there was around 34 of them!
34 pairs in a relatively short surah...
There should be some amazing clues and gems that are ...See more
Maha Ezzeddine
7 years ago · Referencing Surah 13 and Ayah 13:13
Thunder strikes fear in the heart of people. Its deep rumbling wakes up sleepers and makes children cry.
Yet this verse teaches us that there is a difference between perception and reality. It may be a terrifying sound, but it is truly tasbeeh, praise of God, something beautiful and heavenly.
Similarly, the sky may be clear and things appear safe, but something strikes suddenly from the sky, shattering the normalcy.
Like many things on earth,...See more
Yet this verse teaches us that there is a difference between perception and reality. It may be a terrifying sound, but it is truly tasbeeh, praise of God, something beautiful and heavenly.
Similarly, the sky may be clear and things appear safe, but something strikes suddenly from the sky, shattering the normalcy.
Like many things on earth,...See more
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
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