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Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 22

اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
اَعُوْذُبِااللّٰہِ مِنَ الشَّیْطٰنِ الرَّجِيْم
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Al-Hijr Ayah 22_*

*‌وَاَرۡسَلۡنَا الرِّيٰحَ لَوَاقِحَ فَاَنۡزَلۡنَا مِنَ السَّمَآءِ مَآءً فَاَسۡقَيۡنٰكُمُوۡهُ‌ۚ وَمَاۤ اَنۡتُمۡ لَهٗ بِخٰزِنِيۡنَ.(22)*

*_And We send the fecundating winds and bring down rain from the sky, thus providing you with water; you are not in control of its sources.(22)_*

اور ہم ہی ہوائیں چلاتے ہیں (جو بادلوں کے پانی سے) بھری ہوئی ہوتی ہیں اور ہم ہی آسمان سے مینہ برساتے ہیں اور ہم ہی تم کو اس کا پانی پلاتے ہیں اور تم تو اس کا خرانہ نہیں رکھتے.(22)

The Ayah describes that the absolute control of Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la over water which is an important for each and every living being on this planet.‼️ _HE SWT has set in motion its unique system of delivering water from the sea all over the earth by creating vapours in the sea which generated the substance of rains (the monsoons) and on top of it fanned the winds (Lawaqih= to impregnate) which would transform it into clouds making them as if they were mountain-like planes laden with water. Then, comes the task of having these giant planes carrying their cargo of water reach every nook and corner of the world where it must reach. And then this mission is accomplished directly under Divine command whereby these gigantic autoplanes would rain down a specific quantity of water over a specific area of the earth, as commanded._

*_Act of the Day is:_* to understand and thank Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la for setting such wonderful system in place for sustaining our lives on this planet.‼️ *The creation of water is in itself a great blessing*. Then, making it reach all regions of the earth is the *second blessing*. Then, making it potable is the *third blessing.* Then, giving human beings the opportunity to drink it is the *fourth blessing*. Then, the formidable system of collecting and preserving water according to its need is the *fifth blessing*. And then, giving men and women of this world the ability to benefit by it is the *sixth blessing* so on and will never end and we will be unable to count.

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la grant us the ability to reflect and ponder and remain grateful to HIM for every blessing. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 21

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Al-Hijr Ayah 21_*

*وَاِنۡ مِّنۡ شَىۡءٍ اِلَّا عِنۡدَنَا خَزَآئِنُهٗ وَمَا نُنَزِّلُهٗۤ اِلَّا بِقَدَرٍ مَّعۡلُوۡمٍ‏.(21)*

*_And there is not a thing but its sources are under Our control, and We send it down only in a predetermined measure.(21)_*

اور ہمارے ہاں ہر چیز کے خزانے ہیں اور ہم ان کو بمقدار مناسب اُتارتے رہتے ہیں.(21)

The Ayah describes absolute ownership of Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la over each and everything in the universe and there is no source other than HIS treasures to obtain the things.‼️ *No creature owns, or has power over, anything rather it is HE SWT who grants it to HIS creation, in their respective worlds, according to a defined measure.* _Nothing is given or provided arbitrarily rather HE gives to whomever HE wills and and HE withholds from whomever HE wills, according to HIS all encompassing wisdom and mercy._ As Allah (SWT) says in Surah Ash-Shuraa

*_Had Allah given abundant provisions to ˹all˺ His servants, they would have certainly transgressed throughout the land. But He sends down whatever He wills in perfect measure. He is truly All-Aware, All-Seeing of His servants.(42:27)_*

*_Act of the Day is:_* to understand that Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la has a clear plan for all HIS creation.‼️ We can understand this by pondering over this historical fact that *when the human population on the earth was limited, the produce of the earth at that time was also limited.* _But today when the population has risen to billions, the produce of the earth has also increased tremendously. It is a clear proof of the fact that Allah Azzawajal has the treasures of everything and HE SWT produces them according to a definite plan. The quantity of air, water, corns, fruits, etc., used by such a vast masses of humanity is limitless, but this has not caused any shortage in the treasures of Allah Azzawajal._

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la grant us the ability to ponder and reflect and strengthen our Imaan and draw close to HIM through our Obedience. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 20

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Hijr Ayah 20_*

*وَ جَعَلۡنَا لَکُمۡ فِیۡہَا مَعَایِشَ وَ مَنۡ لَّسۡتُمۡ لَہٗ بِرٰزِقِیۡنَ(20)*
۔
*_”And We have made for you therein means of living and for those (other creatures) for whom you are not providers”.(20)_*

اور اس میں معیشت کے اسباب فراہم کیے ، تمہارے لیے بھی اور ان بہت سی مخلوقات کے لیے بھی جن کے رازق تم نہیں ہو.(20)

_Allah SWT is making it very clear that *HE is the One Who provides sustenance of every kind;* Physical, Mental, Spiritual, etc. for mankind.‼️ Allah Azzawajal further confirms that *HE also provides for every kind of HIS creatures,* (which is not in our dependency). *And there are those of which we (mankind) is not even aware, Allah Azzawajal provides to them also.*_

_But there is due order and balance in the economy of *Allah Azzawajal’s Universal Natural System & Plan.* It is this (UNS) *”determined course”,* that one is led to the inevitable conclusion that the whole thing has been designed by its All-Wise Creator. (For, had the universe come into existence by mere accident or had it been created by many gods, it was impossible to have such a perfect balance and appropriate proportion with perpetual consistence in so many different things and powers.)_

*_Act for the Day is:_* _To realise that It is Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la who feeds us and every creature, So say, *”Lailaaha illallah”,* and Never be under wrong impression that anybody is dependent on us. (Our family, poor relatives, our maids, employees or any living creature) they all receive their own sustenance from the treasure house of Allah from where supplies are distributed from time to time as need arises._ _*All the wonderful gifts and forces and energies which we see in this world around us have their source and fountainheads with Allah Azzawajal, The Creator and Sustainer of the Worlds.*_

_Imagine the feeding power of Allah SWT and Glorify Him all the time._ *(Please read S15:A16 to 25 without fail)*

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la grant us the ability to always be in gratitude for all of HIS favours upon us. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu Khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 19

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Hijr Ayah 19_*

*وَ الۡاَرۡضَ مَدَدۡنٰہَا وَ اَلۡقَیۡنَا فِیۡہَا رَوَاسِیَ وَ اَنۡۢبَتۡنَا فِیۡہَا مِنۡ کُلِّ شَیۡءٍ مَّوۡزُوۡنٍ(19)*

*_”And the earth We spread it and cast therein firm mountains and caused to grow therein every well-balanced thing.”(19)_*

ہم نے زمین کو پھیلایا ، اس میں پہاڑ جمائے ، اس میں ہر نوع کی نباتات ٹھیک ٹھیک نپی تلی مقدار کے ساتھ اگائی(19)

_The growth of every kind of plant in a limited extent is another *Sign of the wisdom and power of Allah.* For the generative power of every vegetable plant is so great that if free growth had been allowed to even one kind of plant, it would have covered the whole surface of the Earth. *But it is by the design of the All-Wise and All-Powerful Creator that every kind of vegetable is produced in a balanced measure.*_

_There is another aspect of the vegetable life. Each and every kind of it is allowed to grow only to a fixed size, height, and thickness, which is a proof of the fact that the Creator himself prescribed the structure, the shape, the size, the height, the leaves and branches, and the number of each and every plant, and no plant is allowed to go beyond any of these fixed limits._

*_Act for the Day is:_* _To understand *Majesty, Order, Beauty, and Harmony in all Allah’s creation and Glorify and Praise Him.‼️*_
_Let’s be thankful for Allah Azzawajal’s care for us and HIS goodness as shown (besides HIS other qualities) in HIS creation of the earth. In highly poetical language, the earth is described as spread out like a carpet, on which the eternal hills/mountains act as weights to keep it steady, otherwise we might have frequent earthquakes disturbing our peaceful life ._

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la grant us the ability to remain grateful to HIM for all HIS favours by submitting to HIM in toto. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu Khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 17 & 18

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Al-Hijr Ayat 17 & 18_*
*وَحَفِظۡنٰهَا مِنۡ كُلِّ شَيۡطٰنٍ رَّجِيۡمٍۙ.(17)*

*اِلَّا مَنِ اسۡتَرَقَ السَّمۡعَ فَاَ تۡبَعَهٗ شِهَابٌ مُّبِيۡنٌ‏.(18)*

*_And We have guarded it from every accursed devil.(17)_*

*_But if any of them manages to eavesdrop, he is pursued by a clearly visible flame.(18)_*

اور ہر شیطان راندہٴ درگاہ سے اُسے محفوظ کر دیا.(17)

ہاں اگر کوئی چوری سے سننا چاہے تو چمکتا ہوا انگارہ اس کے پیچھے لپکتا ہے.(18)

The Ayat describe the perfect power wisdom and magnificent protection of the heavens.‼️ When Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la has adorned and beautified the heavens HE SWT has kept it pure and safe from the accursed shaitan. None, then, can spoil this purity by trying to spread evil in it. *Shaitan is allowed to do his evil work only on earth, to tempt human beings to follow his wicked designs.* _The sky, which is a symbol for what is exalted and sublime, is beyond his reach. He may attempt to do so, but every attempt he makes is foiled and he is pursued by a shooting flame._ *But on some occasions, some of the devils may manage to covertly eavesdrop on the conversation between the Angels in heaven and snatch some news but he is pursued by a clearly visible flame that is, a flame that is bright and clear, which kills him or stuns him.* _Sometimes the flame may strike him before that devil can convey the news to his familiar, so the news of heaven is prevented from reaching the earth, and sometimes he throws it to his familiar devil before the flame strikes him, and his familiar then takes it and adds one hundred lies to it, and he uses that word that was heard from heaven to prove himself to the soothsayers._ This is how the soothsayers thrive upon their business.(Bukhari)

*_Act of the Day is:_* to understand that Shaitans have no access to the heavens. They cannot enter the limits of the skies. So they have neither the opportunity for spreading evil there nor of bringing any news from there.‼️ As Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la says in Surah Jinn
*_“We had sought the heaven but had found it filled with strong warders and meteors, and we used to sit on place (high) therein to listen. But he who listened now finds a flame in wait for him.(Surah Jinn 72:8-9)_*

–To understand and do not fall into the trap of the soothsayers and astrologers and weaken our faith or fall into kufr when clear evidence exists before us that the things they say are totally false and baseless.

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la strengthen our Imaan and save us from falling into the tricks and traps of shaitan. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 16

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Al-Hijr Ayah 16_*

*وَلَـقَدۡ جَعَلۡنَا فِى السَّمَآءِ بُرُوۡجًا وَّزَيَّـنّٰهَا لِلنّٰظِرِيۡنَۙ‏.(16)*

*_We have placed big stars in the heaven, and made it lovely to behold.(16)_*

اور ہم ہی نے آسمان میں برج بنائے اور دیکھنے والوں کے لیے اُس کو سجا دیا.(16)

The Ayah describes the magnificent power and perfect design of Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la.‼️ It reflects Allah Azzawajal’s elaborate planning and HIS limitless power that puts into place this great piece of creation, the universe. Allah SWT has created countless planets, moons and stars, all of which decorate the sky, so that they attract the hearts of those who look at them. Instead of demanding supernatural miracles or going to the heavens one can look at the heaven from the earth itself and reflect upon the flawless system which Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la has placed and fall in submission to HIM. As Allah Azzawajal says in Surah Furqan
*_Blessed is the One Who has placed constellations in the sky, as well as a ˹radiant˺ lamp and a luminous moon.(25:61)_*
*_And He is the One Who causes the day and the night to alternate, ˹as a sign˺ for whoever desires to be mindful or to be grateful.(62)_*

*_Act of the Day is:_* to ponder and reflect upon these clear proofs of the Oneness, Knowledge and Power of Allah Azzawajal, a little delibration on the part of a sensible person would make any denial on HIS Oneness impossible.‼️These celestial objects are a guide for travelers walking in the middle of the desert at night, ships sailing in the middle of the ocean, and airplanes and spaceships flying to their destination. The movement of the planets around the sun, moon around the planets, and stars can also be used as a basis for knowing the number of days, the number of years, and the calculation of time. A little reflection on the atmosphere of the night when the sky is clear without clouds, the stars that are scattered in the sky and their light comes and goes, and the light of the full moon creates peace in the hearts of those who have faith in Allah Azzawajal. All of this strengthens his faith, so that without realising it, his mouth utters words that glorify Allah Azzawajal.
“SubhanAllah.”

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la strengthen our Imaan and grant us the ability to always remain grateful to HIM for all the favours and blessings. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 14 & 15

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Al-Hijr Ayat 14 & 15_*

*وَلَوۡ فَتَحۡنَا عَلَيۡهِمۡ بَابًا مِّنَ السَّمَآءِ فَظَلُّوۡا فِيۡهِ يَعۡرُجُوۡنَۙ.(14)*

*لَـقَالُوۡۤا اِنَّمَا سُكِّرَتۡ اَبۡصَارُنَا بَلۡ نَحۡنُ قَوۡمٌ مَّسۡحُوۡرُوۡنَ.(15)*

*_Even if a gate in heaven was opened to them, and they began to ascend through it,(14)_*

*_They would still say: Our eyes are befuddled; indeed we have been bewitched!.(15)_*

اوراگر ہم آسمان کا کوئی دروازہ اُن پر کھول دیں اور وہ اس میں چڑھنے بھی لگیں.(14)

تو بھی یہی کہیں کہ ہماری آنکھیں مخمور ہوگئی ہیں بلکہ ہم پر جادو کر دیا گیا ہے.(15)

These Ayat describe the arrogance and adamant nature of the disbelievers towards the signs of Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la.‼️ *They are so deeply engrossed in their denial* _that even if Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la had caused the gates of heaven to open even if they were made to see the Angels they would have said that either they were drunk or bewitched._ Such an attitude is described by Allah Azzawajal in Surah Al-An’am

*_Had We sent down to you ˹O Prophet˺ a revelation in writing and they were to touch it with their own hands, the disbelievers would still have said, “This is nothing but pure magic! (Surah Al-An’am 6:7)_*

*_Act of the Day is:_* to understand that People who do not want to accept the truth see even the highest miracles as magic.‼️ *Even if they were taken to heaven and given to see the proofs and signs of the greatness of Allah ﷻ, they still would not believe.* Allahﷻ already knows their hearts. *Whereas those who want to believe will only look at the signs in the world and do not need to go to heaven.* However, people who do not believe ask for all kinds of evidence but in the end do not want to believe.

— To realise and understand that the attitude of the disbelievers depicted here is common for all the times.❗ _It is not specific to the past ages, nor is the product of a culture of a certain phase of human existence._ *It is the example of human responses when their natures are corrupted and vision is restricted; when they are cut off from the real world.* Such an attitude we get to see in our times from the *Atheist group of people* who think that the entire universe has come into existence by itself without the aid and orders of Allah ﷻ. We notice quiet often such an attitude of resistance and stubbornness becomes an obstacle to accepting faith.

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la grant us the ability to reflect and ponder upon the numerous signs in and around us and always remain grateful to HIM for all the blessings. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 12 & 13

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Al-Hijr Ayat 12 & 13_*

*كَذٰلِكَ نَسۡلُكُهٗ فِىۡ قُلُوۡبِ الۡمُجۡرِمِيۡنَۙ‏.(12)*

*لَا يُؤۡمِنُوۡنَ بِهٖ‌ۚ وَقَدۡ خَلَتۡ سُنَّةُ الۡاَوَّلِيۡنَ‏.(13)*

*_Thus we let it [disbelief] enter the hearts of the evildoers.(12)_*

*_They will not believe in it [the Qur’an], although the precedent of the earlier peoples is well established.(13)_*

اسی طرح ہم اس (تکذیب وضلال) کو گنہگاروں کے دلوں میں داخل کر دیتے ہیں.(12)

سو وہ اس پر ایمان نہیں لاتے اور پہلوں کی روش بھی یہی رہی ہے.(13)

This is the end result of not following the reminders of the Messengers and the Message, Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la sets a seal upon the hearts of the evildoers so that they get deeply engrossed in their ways of ridicule and mockery.‼️ *Over a period of time their hearts get hardened to receive any form of advise for correction.* _They get immersed in the sin to the depths and the erroneous path appears seemingly fair to them and they don’t stop there rather they start blasphemy with their mouths._ In their hearts, there is no longer a lamp that emits light that can guide and illuminate the path to truth. Their condition is the same as the condition of the previous people who used to receive the book of Allah Azzawajal that was delivered by the apostles, but nothing was left in their hearts and hence they couldn’t benefit from it. Hence they were punished for their wrong doings. The events and the fate of the previous nations should be a lesson and a admonition for the people after them, but these are the people who do not take lessons.

*_Act of the Day is:_* to understand that Heart is the place where the divine revelation and admonition makes an impact and brings changes into the attitude of an individual by softening their hearts and it is reflected in their behaviour.‼️ *When a person deliberately choses to close their hearts to revelation than Allah Azzawajal closes the revelation to them and hence they chose for them the path of destruction.* As Allah Azzawajal says

* ۗ *إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَهْدِى ٱلْقَوْمَ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ*
*_Surely Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people. (Surah Al-Maeda 5:51)_*

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la grant us the ability to ponder upon and follow the Qur’an seriously and save us from going astray. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 10 & 11

*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah Al-Hijr Ayat 10 & 11_*

*وَلَـقَدۡ اَرۡسَلۡنَا مِنۡ قَبۡلِكَ فِىۡ شِيَعِ الۡاَوَّلِيۡنَ‏ .(10)*

*وَمَا يَاۡتِيۡهِمۡ مِّنۡ رَّسُوۡلٍ اِلَّا كَانُوۡا بِهٖ يَسۡتَهۡزِءُوۡنَ‏.(11)*

*_Indeed We sent Messengers before you among the communities of old.(10)_*

*_No Messenger came to them but they ridiculed him.(11)_*

اور ہم نے تم سے پہلے لوگوں میں بھی پیغمبر بھیجے تھے.(10)

اور اُن کے پاس کوئی پیغمبر نہیں آتا تھا مگر وہ اُس کے ساتھ استہزاء کرتے تھے.(11)

Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la consoles the Prophet (peace be upon him), and tells him that he is not unique in his position among HIS Messengers who, like him, the earlier Messengers were also the target of much ridicule and rejection. The disbelievers always want to show their stubbornness in denying the true faith. This is the same old pattern of denial.‼️

*_Act of the Day is:_* to understand that the a Da’ee must never feel desperate when facing the ridicules of some people.‼️ This has been the usual traditional way followed by the pagans and it exists even today whenever the weapon of logic fails they resort to ridicule and blasphemy. *The main purpose of ridicule is to see that other innocent people do not get attracted to the truthful way of Islam.* By means of mockery and ridicule they try to compensate for their own weaknesses.

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la grant us the ability to remain steadfast in the path to establish the truth by way patience and perseverance. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu khair!

Surah Al Hijr – Ayah 9

*_Today’s Thought for the day comes from Surah Hijr Ayah 9_*

*اِنَّا نَحۡنُ نَزَّلۡنَا الذِّکۡرَ وَ اِنَّا لَہٗ لَحٰفِظُوۡنَ(9)*

*_”Indeed, We have sent down the reminder (i.e., the Qur’an), And indeed, We are its Guardian”.(9)_*

رہا یہ ذکر ، تو اس کو ہم نے نازل کیا ہے اور ہم خود اس کے نگہبان ہیں.(9)

_Allah SWT says that, *’You should note it well that it is He Who have sent this ‘Word’.* And He is preserving it; no one will be ever able to change or tamper with it._‼️ The disbelievers were demanding that angels should descend to prove the authenticity of the Prophethood, *hence Allah Azzawajal out of His infinite Mercy chooses for them what is better than the choice they make for themselves.* _HE SWT gives them the Reminder so that they may reflect on it and follow its guidance. This is much better than sending down the angels with the final truth, if only they would reflect._ It is much better for them, then, to approach it positively, because it will remain intact, suffering no loss or change. It will remain pure, unaffected by falsehood, free of distortion. It guides them to the truth with HIS care, if they really want the truth.

_The purity of the text of the Qur’an through 14 centuries (1440 years as of now) is a foretaste of the eternal care with which Allah’s Truth is guarded through all ages. All corruption, inventions, and accretions pass away, but Allah’s pure and Holy Truth will never suffer eclipse even though the whole world mocked at it and was bent on tampering with it._

*_Act for the Day is:_* _To pay utmost attention to the Kalam of Allah, when it is being recited. (Refer S25:A73) As the true servants of Allah Azzawajal do not behave like the blind and the deaf towards the Revelations of Allah Azzawajal, when it is recited for our admonition._

_*We shall follow and practise, what is allowed and refrain from what is forbidden.*_

*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la grant us the ability to ponder reflect and take benefit from this Greatest Living Miracle of Our Time. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*

JazaK Allâhu Khair!