QURʾĀNIC REFLECTIONS

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June 2016

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June 30, 2016

When you’re about to undertake something new, ask the One whom you’ve entrusted with your affairs to guide you and to inspire to you the best possible step. Then you will see how Allāh brings about means from below this earth just to rectify your affairs.  Sheikha Anāhīd as-Samīrī. For more info on the sheikha, please see this.…

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A Universal Truth

June 29, 2016

A universal truth that is glaringly obvious yet is rarely lived by. It is: When you entrust your matters to Allāh, He suffices you. We see this lesson oft-repeated in the stories of the Qurʾān. Take the example of the Youth of the Cave, when they called to Allāh alone seeking His Mercy and rectification and guidance in matters. He helped them in unimaginable ways and brought them relief and victory.…

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Qurʾānic Reflections

Why the Name ‘Al-Baqarah’

June 28, 2016

The main topics included in Sūrat al-Baqarah are: Discussion of the fundamentals of our belief (īmān) and discussion of important rulings pertaining to our Dīn such as fasting, ḥajj, marriage, divorce and usury (physical acts worship.) Yet the sūrah is called al-Baqarah. Why? (Note: the name of each sūrah in the Qurʾān is Divinely inspired as many scholars have stated.) …

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June 27, 2016

You cannot have the “I don’t care what people think” attitude, it’s YOUR duty to ensure that people don’t think badly of you. Paraphrasing Ibn ʿUthaymīn from his tafsīr of sūrat Āl-ʿimrān. Meaning don’t do or say things that will make people think ill of you. It’s your duty to be the best possible believer publicly and privately Originally posted here.…

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