Some of us have high aspirations but we are unable to accomplish what desire. How can we overcome this? Start with the Du’a. Be sincere in your intention and ask Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala to ease your task. We are surrounded by distractions. We turn on our computer to take an online class and get distracted by all that the internet has to offer. Sometimes our cellphones are a distraction. Sometimes someone comes at our door unannounced. Ask Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala to put blessing in your time and free you for 2-3 hours so that you can gain beneficial knowledge without getting distracted, in sha Allah.
Our topic for today’s Juz is “Guidance.”
In the Qur’an we read:
❝ Say, ‘Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance.’ If you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, you would have against Allah no protector or helper.❞ (Qur’an 2: 120)
First we have to ask Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala for guidance and then seek refuge with Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala from the whisperings of Shaytan before he deviates or distracts us.
A Du’a that the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam used to make:
اللهم إني أسألك الهدى والتقى والعفاف والغنى
Allahumma inni as’alukal-huda wat- tuqa wal-‘afafa wal-ghina“O Allah! I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity and self- sufficiency.” [Muslim]
How to start a journey through the Qur’an?
Summary Surah Al-Fatihah
– All praise belongs to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala because He is the Lord of every creation and all the worlds. He is the Lord of the fish in the sea and the planets in the galaxy.
– Even though He owns eveything, He is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem. He is not cruel or stingy like the rich and powerful of this world.
– He is the Master of the Day of Judgment which means only Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala can judge
– We only worship Him because He is our Lord and He created us. We “only” seek help from Him because He is the “only” one Who can help us. Depending only on Allah SWT means having no expectations from the people. This is true tawwakal [reliance]. We don’t have to beg people to do what we want. We will go to the Lord of the worlds and ask Him. He will put the right thing in the hearts of the people so that they help us. After all, He is the Controller of the hearts. Don’t embarrass yourself by asking people or having expectations from them.
What is Ibadah?
Ibadah is showing submission through our limbs, minds and hearts. It is not a mere ritual but when we pray our hearts and minds should be connected to Allah SWT. We should know why we are praying, what are we praying for and what words are we uttering. A submissive heart is a humble heart that is consciously connected with Allah SWT – this is ibadah.
“Guide us to the straight path.”
How to make du’a?
– Send Salawat on Rasoolullah SA
– Make Du’a
– Send Salawat on Rasoolullah SA
– End with the praise of Allah SWT
Summary Surah Al-Baqarah
“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.” (Qur’an 2:1)