Pages of the Glorius Qur'ān today, Tuesday 21/7/26, Sūrah Yūsuf (12): 31-43, tafakkur verse 12: 40
Theme: The Supremacy of Divine Guidance and the Necessity of Worshipping Allah Alone in Unquestionable
{مَا تَعۡبُدُونَ مِن دُونِهِۦۤ إِلَّاۤ أَسۡمَاۤءࣰ سَمَّیۡتُمُوهَاۤ أَنتُمۡ وَءَابَاۤؤُكُم مَّاۤ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ بِهَا مِن سُلۡطَـٰنٍۚ إِنِ ٱلۡحُكۡمُ إِلَّا لِلَّهِ أَمَرَ أَلَّا تَعۡبُدُوۤا۟ إِلَّاۤ إِیَّاهُۚ ذَ ٰلِكَ ٱلدِّینُ ٱلۡقَیِّمُ وَلَـٰكِنَّ أَكۡثَرَ ٱلنَّاسِ لَا یَعۡلَمُونَ}
"You worship not besides Him except [mere] names you have named them, you and your fathers, for which Allāh has sent down no evidence. Legislation is not but for Allāh. He has commanded that you worship not except Him. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know".
LESSONS:
1. Falsehood does not become truth because of tradition
Prophet Yūsuf (ʿalayhi al-salām) challenged the beliefs of his people by exposing that many objects of worship were merely names and concepts inherited from their ancestors without divine evidence. The verse teaches that customs, popular beliefs, and inherited practices must be measured against revelation, not accepted merely because they are old or widespread.
2. True worship requires evidence and divine guidance
Allah condemns worship based on speculation and human invention. Faith is not built upon imagination, assumptions, or personal desires, but upon the guidance revealed by Allah. This reminds believers to seek knowledge and avoid following religious claims without proof.
3. Allah alone has the ultimate right to command and legislate
The statement Legislation is not but for Allah affirms that ultimate authority in matters of worship, morality, and religious obligation belongs to Allah. Human beings may develop systems and regulations for worldly affairs, but they must not challenge the divine principles revealed by Allah.
4. Tawḥīd is the foundation of the upright religion
Allah summarises the correct path: “He has commanded that you worship not except Him.” The essence of all prophetic teachings is the worship of Allah alone. Tawḥīd is not merely an intellectual belief; it is a complete way of life that directs the heart, actions, and devotion of a person.
5. Knowledge is necessary for true guidance
Allah concludes by saying: “but most of the people do not know.” Ignorance can lead people to accept falsehood while rejecting truth. Therefore, seeking beneficial knowledge is among the greatest means of protecting one’s faith and understanding Allah’s guidance correctly.
O Allah, teach us what benefits us, benefit us through what You have taught us, increase us in knowledge, and keep us firm upon Tawḥīd and guidance. Āmīn.
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Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever offers the Fajr prayer, he is under the protection of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime.”
Beloved Brethren, it’s time for Fajr prayer in Lagos, Nigeria.
Let’s head to the Masjid to pray in congregation.
May Allah accept it from us. Āmīn
A responsible nation is built by responsible citizens. Respect for the rule of law is not optional; it is the foundation of peace, order, and national development. Those entrusted with enforcing the law must be the first to obey it, whether on our roads or in every other aspect of public life.
Law enforcement officers should lead by example. When uniformed personnel disregard traffic regulations or violate other laws, they weaken public confidence in the very institutions they represent. The authority to enforce the law carries an even greater responsibility to uphold it.
No one is above the law. Anyone who deliberately breaks the law acts against the common good, regardless of status or occupation. When those in uniform violate the law, they not only tarnish their personal reputation but also bring disrepute to the uniform they wear and the institutions they have sworn to serve.
A nation where the law binds everyone equally is a nation that commands respect. Let us all, citizens and public officials alike, embrace discipline, accountability, and obedience to the law. That is how strong institutions are built and how great nations are sustained.
Every citizen must take responsibility. We we the architects of our own communities. In a nation where money-making is the ultimate goal, morality will die and the sanctity of life would be trivialized. As Nigerians, we must love ourselves and love our nation. We are here to protect and preserve the land that has God has belated on us. If we ruin it by greed, we have only ourselves to blame.
Allāhumma ‘a`innī `alā dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa ḥusni `ibādatik.
O Allah, help me to remember You, to give You thanks, and to perform Your worship in the best manner.
Pages of the Glorius Qur'ān today, Saturday 18/7/26, Sūrah Hūd (11): 98-117, tafakkur verse 11: 114
Theme: The Transformative Power of Prayer and Righteous Deeds in Attaining Allah's Forgiveness and Steadfastness
{وَأَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ طَرَفَیِ ٱلنَّهَارِ وَزُلَفࣰا مِّنَ ٱلَّیۡلِۚ إِنَّ ٱلۡحَسَنَـٰتِ یُذۡهِبۡنَ ٱلسَّیِّـَٔاتِۚ ذَ ٰلِكَ ذِكۡرَىٰ لِلذَّ ٰكِرِینَ}
"And establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of the night. Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds. That is a reminder for those who remember".
LESSONS:
1. Ṣalāh is the foundation of spiritual steadfastness. Allah commands the establishment of prayer immediately after commanding steadfastness, teaching us that consistency in worship is the greatest means of remaining firm upon faith. A believer who guards the five daily prayers is better equipped to resist temptation and remain conscious of Allah throughout the day.
2. Good deeds erase the effects of sins. The verse establishes a fundamental principle of Islam: "Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds." While sincere repentance is required for major sins, regular righteous deeds, such as prayer, charity, remembrance of Allah, kindness to others, and voluntary acts of worship, serve as a means of expiating minor sins and drawing the believer closer to Allah.
3. Never allow sin to lead to despair. Every human being commits mistakes, but Islam opens the door of hope. Instead of becoming overwhelmed by guilt, the believer should return to Allah through repentance and increase in righteous actions. Allah's mercy is greater than our shortcomings when we sincerely seek His forgiveness.
4. A Muslim's day should revolve around worship. By mentioning the two ends of the day and the early hours of the night, Allah teaches that our daily schedule should be structured around the remembrance of Him. Prayer transforms ordinary time into moments of spiritual renewal, ensuring that our relationship with Allah remains the centre of our lives.
5. Only those with living hearts benefit from divine reminders. Allah concludes the verse by saying, "That is a reminder for those who remember." The Qur'ān benefits those who approach it with humility, reflection, and a willingness to act upon its guidance. True remembrance is not merely recalling Allah with the tongue, but responding to His commands with sincere obedience and perseverance.
O Allah, help us to establish the prayer and make us among those who guard it faithfully. Grant us the ability to abound in righteous deeds that erase our sins, purify our souls, and draw us closer to You.
O Allah, forgive our sins, accept our sincere repentance, and make us among those who remember You, benefit from Your reminders, and act upon Your Book. Keep us steadfast upon Your religion until we meet You while You are pleased with us. Āmīn.
Pages of the Glorius Qur'ān today, Friday 17/7/26, Sūrah Hūd (11): 82-97, tafakkur verse 11: 84
Theme: Faith, Economic Justice, and Accountability Before Allah
{۞ وَإِلَىٰ مَدۡیَنَ أَخَاهُمۡ شُعَیۡبࣰاۚ قَالَ یَـٰقَوۡمِ ٱعۡبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنۡ إِلَـٰهٍ غَیۡرُهُۥۖ وَلَا تَنقُصُوا۟ ٱلۡمِكۡیَالَ وَٱلۡمِیزَانَۖ إِنِّیۤ أَرَىٰكُم بِخَیۡرࣲ وَإِنِّیۤ أَخَافُ عَلَیۡكُمۡ عَذَابَ یَوۡمࣲ مُّحِیطࣲ}
"And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shuʿayb. He said, O my people, worship Allāh; you have no deity other than Him. And do not decrease from the measure and the scale. Indeed, I see you in prosperity, but indeed, I fear for you the punishment of an all-encompassing Day".
LESSONS:
1. Tawḥīd is the foundation of every meaningful reform. Prophet Shuʿayb (ʿalayhi al-salām) first called his people to worship Allah alone before addressing their social and economic misconduct. This teaches that lasting moral and societal change begins with a sound relationship with Allah.
2. Honesty in business is an act of worship. Shuʿayb condemned the practice of giving less in measure and weight, reminding us that cheating, fraud, and exploitation are major sins. A Muslim should be known for integrity, fairness, and transparency in every financial transaction.
3. Material prosperity is not always a sign of Allah's pleasure. Although the people of Madyan were enjoying abundance, Shuʿayb warned them that prosperity can be a test. Wealth that leads to arrogance, injustice, and disobedience may become a cause of destruction rather than a blessing.
4. A sincere caller to Allah combines compassion with truthful warning. Shuʿayb acknowledged his people's blessings and expressed genuine concern for their fate, saying he feared for them the punishment of an all-encompassing Day. Daʿwah should therefore be motivated by mercy, concern, and a desire to save people from Allah's punishment.
5. Economic corruption invites divine accountability. The people of Madyan were not destroyed merely because they were wealthy, but because they abused their wealth through dishonesty and oppression. Every individual, business, and society should remember that Allah will hold them accountable for how they earn, spend, and deal with the rights of others.
O Allah, make us among the people of true faith, truthfulness, and trustworthiness. Bless our sustenance, keep us away from cheating, oppression, and corruption, and protect us from Your punishment in this world and the Hereafter. Indeed, You are over all things All-Powerful. Āmīn.
Alḥamdu lillāhil-ladhī 'aḥyānā ba`da mā 'amātanā wa 'ilayhin-nushūr.
Praise is to Allah Who gives us life after He has caused us to die and to Him is the return.
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Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds - their Lord will guide them because of their faith. Beneath them rivers will flow in the Gardens of Pleasure
Q 10:9