Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: Whoever reads Suratul Kahf on the day of Jum’ah, will have a light that will shine for him from one Friday to the next.
Beloved Brethren, let’s endeavour to recite and ponder over the meaning of each verse of this Surah.
May Allah accept it from us 🤲
Pages of the Glorius Qur'ān today, Friday 24/7/26, Sūrah Yūsuf (12): 79-95, tafakkur verse 12: 86
Theme: A Muslim should have hope in Allah through patient reliance (Ṣabr and Tawakkul) and absolute trust in Him
{قَالَ إِنَّمَاۤ أَشۡكُوا۟ بَثِّی وَحُزۡنِیۤ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ وَأَعۡلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ}
"He said, I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allāh, and I know from Allāh that which you do not know".
LESSONS:
1. Complaining to Allah is an act of worship, not a sign of weak faith.
Yaʿqūb (ʿalayhi al-salām) did not suppress his pain; rather, he directed it to the One who could remove it. The believer pours out their heart to Allah in duʿā', prayer, and sincere supplication instead of allowing despair to consume them.
2. Patience does not mean the absence of grief.
Yaʿqūb wept until he lost his eyesight, yet he never objected to Allah's decree. True ṣabr is enduring hardship without losing faith, hope, or obedience to Allah.
3. Never lose hope in Allah's mercy.
His confidence, "I know from Allah that which you do not know", reflects unwavering optimism in Allah's wisdom and promise. Even when every visible sign points to hopelessness, Allah can open doors that no one imagines.
4. Faith grants a perspective beyond immediate circumstances.
While others judged the situation by what they could see, Yaʿqūb trusted in Allah's unseen wisdom. A believer's outlook is shaped by faith in the Divine, not merely by present realities.
5. Turn to Allah before turning to people.
Seeking help from others is permissible, but the heart's ultimate dependence should rest upon Allah alone. He is the One who hears every whispered prayer, understands every hidden sorrow, and provides relief at the most appropriate time.
O Allah, You are the Knower of every sorrow and every hidden pain. Grant us beautiful patience, strengthen our trust in You, remove our hardships, relieve our grief, and never allow us to lose hope in Your mercy. Make us among those who turn to You in every difficulty and who remain steadfast until Your relief arrives. Āmīn.
Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds. Q6:162
Dear Brethren, it’s time to observe Asr prayer in Lagos, Nigeria.
Let’s head to the Masjid to pray in congregation.
May Allah accept it from us. Āmīn
Islam is the ultimate cure for racism, tribalism & classism.
Igbo. Yoruba. Hausa. American. European. Asian. Arab.
We are one under Allah.
Stop choosing tribe over truth. Return to the pure brotherhood of Islam and live it.
No matter the magnitude of your problem, never despair in the mercy of Allah.
He alone can change everything for you within a blink of an eye, talk to Allah.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said "Read the Qur'an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection."
Beloved Brethren, please endeavor to recite the Holy Qur’an today, ponder over the meaning of each verse recited, and try your best to memorize the verses.
May Allah continue to make us among the people of the Holy Qur’an. Āmīn
Pages of the Glorius Qur'ān today, Thursday 23/7/26, Sūrah Yūsuf (12): 64-78, tafakkur verse 12: 67
Theme: Islam teaches us about the value of balancing wise prrecaution with complete reliance upon Allah
{وَقَالَ یَـٰبَنِیَّ لَا تَدۡخُلُوا۟ مِنۢ بَابࣲ وَ ٰحِدࣲ وَٱدۡخُلُوا۟ مِنۡ أَبۡوَ ٰبࣲ مُّتَفَرِّقَةࣲۖ وَمَاۤ أُغۡنِی عَنكُم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ مِن شَیۡءٍۖ إِنِ ٱلۡحُكۡمُ إِلَّا لِلَّهِۖ عَلَیۡهِ تَوَكَّلۡتُۖ وَعَلَیۡهِ فَلۡیَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلۡمُتَوَكِّلُونَ}
"And he said, O my sons, do not enter from one gate but enter from different gates; and I cannot avail you against [the decree of] Allāh at all. The decision is only for Allāh; upon Him I have relied, and upon Him let those who would rely [indeed] rely".
LESSONS:
1. Islam teaches believers to combine trust in Allah with practical precaution.
Prophet Yaʿqūb (Jacob, peace be upon him) advised his sons to enter Egypt through different gates as a sensible precaution against attracting unnecessary attention, envy, or suspicion. This demonstrates that taking appropriate means to protect oneself does not contradict tawakkul (reliance upon Allah). Rather, true faith combines careful planning with complete trust in Allah.
2. No human being can prevent what Allah has decreed.
After giving practical advice, Yaʿqūb immediately reminded his sons that no precaution could change Allah's decree. Human beings are required to make wise decisions, but the final outcome always belongs to Allah alone. This balance protects the believer from both negligence and arrogance.
3. Ultimate judgment and authority belong to Allah alone.
His statement, "The decision is only for Allah", is a profound declaration of tawḥīd. Allah alone controls the affairs of the universe, determines outcomes, and judges between His servants. Recognising this fills the believer with humility, patience, and submission.
4. Tawakkul is an active expression of faith.
Yaʿqūb said, "Upon Him I have relied." Reliance upon Allah is not passive resignation. It is the confidence that follows sincere effort. The believer works diligently, seeks lawful means, makes careful plans, and then entrusts the results completely to Allah without anxiety or despair.
5. Every believer should cultivate complete reliance upon Allah.
The verse concludes with a universal principle: "Upon Him let those who would rely rely." Every Muslim is invited to make Allah the foundation of his or her hopes, fears, ambitions, and plans. Reliance upon wealth, status, connections, or personal ability is limited, but reliance upon Allah never disappoints.
O Allah, grant us the wisdom to take the right means, the patience to accept Your decree, and hearts that rely upon You alone in every circumstance. Protect us from harm, guide our decisions, strengthen our faith, and make us among those who truly place their trust in You. Indeed, You are the Best Protector and the Best Disposer of affairs. Āmīn.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺsaid: Indeed the first deed by which a servant will be called to account on the Day of Resurrection is his Salat.
Dear Brethren, It’s time for Maghrib prayer in Lagos, Nigeria.
Let’s go to the Masjid to pray in congregation.
May Allah accept it from us. Āmīn
Tomorrow is Thursday.
Fast if you are able to, if not earn reward by reminding others.
Remind, for indeed, the reminder benefits the believers (Q51:55).
Baarakallahu Feekum.
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