Surah Al-Muddaththir, Ayah 38, offers a profound reminder of our reality: كُلُّ نَفْسٍۭ بِمَا كَسَبَتْ رَهِينَةٌ “Every soul is bound by what it has earned as a ransom.”This Ayah uses the powerful word رَهِينَةٌ (rahina), which means a pledge, collateral or hostage. In classical Arabic, it describes something left as security for a loan—like leaving […]

Life’s challenges can weigh us down, leaving us feeling stuck or powerless. In these moments, the Quran offers profound guidance to lift us up. Today, let’s reflect on the word “قُم” (Qum), which Allah used when addressing the Prophet ﷺ in two critical moments of his life. This command—”قُم”—is not just a word; it’s a […]

There’s a verse in Surah Al-Qalam that is a powerful reminder of Allah’s ultimate knowledge and mercy:   إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَن ضَلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِٱلْمُهْتَدِينَ  “Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has strayed from His way and He is most knowing of those who are guided.” [68:7]The word for “strayed” here, Ḍalla, […]