اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
اَعُوْذُبِااللّٰہِ مِنَ الشَّیْطٰنِ الرَّجِيْم
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
*_Today’s Thought for the day is from Surah An-Nahl Ayat 15 & 16_*
*وَاَلۡقٰى فِى الۡاَرۡضِ رَوَاسِىَ اَنۡ تَمِيۡدَ بِكُمۡ وَاَنۡهٰرًا وَّسُبُلًا لَّعَلَّكُمۡ تَهۡتَدُوۡنَۙ.(15)*
*وَعَلٰمٰتٍؕ وَبِالنَّجۡمِ هُمۡ يَهۡتَدُوۡنَ.(16)*
*_And He has set on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it shake with you; and rivers and paths so that you may find your way,(15)_*
*_And landmarks. And by the stars too people find their way.(16)_*
اور اسی نے زمین پر پہاڑ (بنا کر) رکھ دیئے کہ تم کو لے کر کہیں جھک نہ جائے اور نہریں اور رستے بنا دیئے تاکہ ایک مقام سے دوسرے مقام تک (آسانی سے) جاسکو.(15)
اور (راستوں میں) نشانات بنا دیئے اور لوگ ستاروں سے بھی رستے معلوم کرتے ہیں.(16)
The Ayat highlights Allah Azzawajal’s wisdom and providence in creating a stable and navigable world so that the human life becomes sustainable on this planet.‼️ *Modern science gives us several theories which explain the formation of mountains, but it does not mention their function to which the Qur’ān refers.* The Qur’ān mentions that the mountains ensure that the earth remains well balanced and doesn’t shake but rests upon a solid foundation. In contrast with the firm mountains, our attentions are drawn to the running rivers and the roads we follow. Many a river starts at a mountain, where rain-water gathers. Rivers provide water, sustenance, and nourishment for humanity and the ecosystem. The paths and routes facilitate travel, exploration, and connection between communities. *_”so that you may find your way”_* – This phrase underscores the importance of guidance and direction in life, both physically and metaphorically. *As a sign Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la has broken the monotony of land by placing conspicuous landmarks on it to distinguish different regions from one another.* _These have many benefits and one of these is to help guide travelers and navigators to their destinations. One also realizes the importance and value of these landmarks, when one is traveling through a sandy desert where there are hardly any objects to guide on the way, and one is liable to lose the way any time. One feels the lack of landmarks much more in the sea voyage. It is in the deserts and the seas that people realize the true significance of stars by which they are directed aright to their destinations._
*_Act of the Day is:_* to realise and understand Allah Azzawajal’s care and consideration in designing a world that supports human life and well-being, with features that:
1. Provide stability and safety
2. Sustain life and growth.
3. Facilitate exploration and connection
4. Offer guidance and direction.
Let’s keep thanking Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la for all HIS favours and blessings by following the true path that ultimately leads to HIM.
*_May Allah Subhanahu wa taa’la strengthen our Imaan and guide us upon the straight path. Aa’meen Ya’Rabbul Aa’lameen._*
JazaK Allâhu khair!