Reflecties zijn persoonlijke perspectieven, deze kunnen niet worden aangenomen als maatstaf voor de interpretatie.
This reminds me to actively turn to Allah, not just passively hope for protection 🤲 During my first Ramadan, today I find myself finishing the last surah of the Qur’an.
It feels like both an ending and a beginning. I’m deeply grateful for the journey that is slowly unfolding — for the quiet reflections, the layers of meaning, and the insights that continue to open along the way.
With every surah, the Qur’an seems to reveal something new, and I’m beyond grateful for the blessed path ahead and everything it still has to teach.
Su...Bekijk meer This ayah reminds me that my first response to fear, anxiety, or unseen harm should always be turning to Allah. He is the One who created me, understands me, and protects me in ways I cannot even see. I do not have to carry everything alone. Seeking refuge is an act of trust, softness, and surrender to the All-Mighty 'Only the Lord of all mankind, who created us, can protect us from the evil of mankind. We live in a world where evil comes not only from within ourselves but also from our surroundings. We need to pray that we do not harm anyone, and if we seek protection from others, it must ultimately come from Allah, because He is Al-Muhaymin, the Protector.' I have lived in this world for 21 years, Alhamdulillah. I still have the chance to improve myself each day. As a human being, I often believe in and am motivated to thrive in personal growth and other noble goals. However, I often neglect the power of seeking Allah's guidance. Relying solely on our own minds and hearts as a way of life often leads us to miserable and unpeaceful lives. I consider this a very westernized way of life, whereas Islam ...Bekijk meer Why do we 'say' anything at all? Who are we to speak on behalf of God? Why does God command the Prophet (saws) or us to 'say' something? To whom are we speaking? What else should we seek refuge in except Allah? Why did Allah refer to himself as 'the Lord of humankind'?
When you are faced with challenges, obstacles or resistance by your fellow humankind, take a moment to say 'I seek refuge in the Lord of humankind'. We are affected by waswas more than we actually realize; the constant negative voice in our head every single day that starts small but keeps getting bigger and bigger as time goes by captures our minds and turns into feelings of being unsafe, low self-esteem, and shaky tawakul. The simplest and most powerful protection is given to us in the form of this beautiful surah. Alhamdulillah. Who would’ve thought by re-reading this surah (slowly this time), trying to understand its meaning helps me gain new knowledge and perspective? I can’t count on how many times I’ve recited this surah in my prayers with little understanding of Allah’s message. One fascinating piece of information I’ve discovered today is how three different words can have the same meaning but different connotation. In the first three verses, Allah said to seek ref...Bekijk meer 
