🌙 Salawat Reminder 🌙
“Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him tenfold.”
— Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) [Sahih Muslim]
Sending Salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is a simple yet powerful way to earn rewards and draw closer to Allah. Let’s make it a habit to remember and honor the Prophet (ﷺ) through prayer and love.
✨ Why Send Salawat?
It is reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Increase your supplications for me on the night and day of Friday.”
— [Sunan Al-Bayhaqi]
Sending Salawat is a means of intercession on the Day of Judgment, bringing peace to your heart and blessings into your life.
How to Recite Durood:
💫 Say
اللهم صلِّ على محمدٍ وعلى آل محمدٍ، كما صلَّيتَ على إبراهيمَ وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميدٌ مجيد
اللهم بارك على محمدٍ وعلى آل محمدٍ، كما باركتَ على إبراهيمَ وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميدٌ مجيد
— [Sahih Muslim]
🌟 Benefits of Sending Salawat:
• Allah sends His blessings upon you
• The Prophet (PBUH) will intercede for you on the Day of Judgment
• It brings peace and tranquility to your heart
• It strengthens your connection to the Prophet (ﷺ) and Allah
---
Let’s fill our hearts with love and gratitude for the Prophet (ﷺ).
May Allah grant us peace, guidance, and blessings. Ameen.
🕋 Have a blessed Friday! 🌸
“Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him tenfold.”
— Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) [Sahih Muslim]
Sending Salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is a simple yet powerful way to earn rewards and draw closer to Allah. Let’s make it a habit to remember and honor the Prophet (ﷺ) through prayer and love.
✨ Why Send Salawat?
It is reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Increase your supplications for me on the night and day of Friday.”
— [Sunan Al-Bayhaqi]
Sending Salawat is a means of intercession on the Day of Judgment, bringing peace to your heart and blessings into your life.
How to Recite Durood:
💫 Say
اللهم صلِّ على محمدٍ وعلى آل محمدٍ، كما صلَّيتَ على إبراهيمَ وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميدٌ مجيد
اللهم بارك على محمدٍ وعلى آل محمدٍ، كما باركتَ على إبراهيمَ وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميدٌ مجيد
— [Sahih Muslim]
🌟 Benefits of Sending Salawat:
• Allah sends His blessings upon you
• The Prophet (PBUH) will intercede for you on the Day of Judgment
• It brings peace and tranquility to your heart
• It strengthens your connection to the Prophet (ﷺ) and Allah
---
Let’s fill our hearts with love and gratitude for the Prophet (ﷺ).
May Allah grant us peace, guidance, and blessings. Ameen.
🕋 Have a blessed Friday! 🌸
Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu 💜
*Dua Request*
One of my Ustadha is going to have surgery tomorrow, her condition is very critical please do remember her in your special duas. She has two little daughters pray that her surgery goes well and Allah grant her complete and quick recovery and healthy life ahead 🌺✨
*Dua Request*
One of my Ustadha is going to have surgery tomorrow, her condition is very critical please do remember her in your special duas. She has two little daughters pray that her surgery goes well and Allah grant her complete and quick recovery and healthy life ahead 🌺✨
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✨ Living by the Names of Allah 🌺
✨ You’re Never Alone | *Allah’s Names* 🕋
🌍 The Transience of Dunya's Companions ✈️
🤝 Temporary Bonds: Life gives us temporary companions tied to temporary circumstances—classmates while in school 🏫, colleagues while at a job 💼, or fellow passengers on a plane ✈️ until the destination is reached.
👋 People Come and Go: Every companion we lean on is as fleeting as the situation that introduced us. Even Prophet Adam (AS) desired a companion while in Jannah 🕊️.
📜 *The Advice of Jibril (AS): As once told to the Prophet ﷺ, "Love whom you will, for you will be separated." Even your shadow leaves you in the dark 🌑, but the One who created that shadow remains ✨.*
🛣️ The Ultimate Journey: In travel supplications, we say: *"O Allah, You are my companion in travel and the guardian over my family."* 🤲 Scholars extend this to life itself—Allah is our true companion on the entire journey of life 🌍.
🤝 What Do We Seek in a Best Friend? ❤️
What we value in friendship depends on our individual vulnerabilities:
👥 Some seek companionship to escape loneliness 🫥.
🛡️ Others value protection and loyalty out of a fear of betrayal 🚪.
🆘 Many look for someone to turn to immediately in times of desperate need 🚨.
‼️☝️ Only Allah combines all of these elements of friendship perfectly in One ⚓.
⛰️ Al-Barr (الْبَرّ) – The Constant Source of All Good ⚓
⚖️ Stability: The first thing people seek in a best friend is stability—someone who is reliably kind and helpful 🕊️.
🌱 The Root of Goodness: Al-Barr comes from the root word *Birr*, which represents the widest array of good deeds in Islam (faith ✨, charity 🪙, freeing captives 🔓, and kindness to parents 👑).
🏝️ Firm Ground: Another root of the name means "land" (the opposite of a tossing sea 🌊). You drown if you depend on others, but you find firmness on land 🪵. When someone says a friend is their "rock," Al-Barr is truly the most stable friend you will ever have 🪨.
🛡️ Al-Wali (الْوَلِيّ) – The Protective Friend 🤝
🪵 The Unsnappable Handhold: Allah states in the Qur'an that whoever rejects false gods and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that never snaps ⛓️. People will inevitably disappoint or reject you, but Allah loves when you cling to Him 💞.
⚔️ Divine Protection: In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah declares: *"Whoever takes a friend of Mine as an enemy, I have declared war on him."* ⚡
🐎 Complete Closeness: The root word refers to a saddle attached tightly to a horse's back with no distance between them 🧵. Al-Wali guides you and guards you simultaneously, looking out for your ultimate needs over your temporary wants 🎯.
👑 The Example of Prophet Yusuf (AS): His human companions changed constantly, from a loving father 🧭, to jealous brothers 🕳️, to curious travelers 🐫, a master's lustful wife 🕸️, fellow prisoners ⛓️, and then royal subjects 👑. The only consistent companion guiding him through the well, the prison, and the throne was Al-Wali 🌟.
🌌 Private Devotion: True Wilayah (closeness) comes from deep private devotion, not public posturing 🧎. Spend time with Him in the middle of the night when no one else is watching 🌙.
👑 The Highest Station: Al-Khalil (الْخَلِيل) 🕊️
🥇 An Exclusive Rank: The highest layer of friendship with Allah is the rank of Khalil, granted only to two human beings: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 🤍.
❤️ Unlimited Closeness: While the Prophet ﷺ noted he could not take a human Khalil (like Abu Bakr) because his heart was filled with love for Allah, Allah's friendship capacity is boundless—His closeness to them does not crowd out His closeness to us 🌌.
🌸 Al-Rafiq (الرَّفِيق) – The Gentle Friend 🍃
🧸 Tenderness in Action: While Al-Wali is about letting Allah take hold of your affairs, Al-Rafiq defines how He handles them—with a tenderness that matches His perfection 🌊.
✨ You’re Never Alone | *Allah’s Names* 🕋
🌍 The Transience of Dunya's Companions ✈️
🤝 Temporary Bonds: Life gives us temporary companions tied to temporary circumstances—classmates while in school 🏫, colleagues while at a job 💼, or fellow passengers on a plane ✈️ until the destination is reached.
👋 People Come and Go: Every companion we lean on is as fleeting as the situation that introduced us. Even Prophet Adam (AS) desired a companion while in Jannah 🕊️.
📜 *The Advice of Jibril (AS): As once told to the Prophet ﷺ, "Love whom you will, for you will be separated." Even your shadow leaves you in the dark 🌑, but the One who created that shadow remains ✨.*
🛣️ The Ultimate Journey: In travel supplications, we say: *"O Allah, You are my companion in travel and the guardian over my family."* 🤲 Scholars extend this to life itself—Allah is our true companion on the entire journey of life 🌍.
🤝 What Do We Seek in a Best Friend? ❤️
What we value in friendship depends on our individual vulnerabilities:
👥 Some seek companionship to escape loneliness 🫥.
🛡️ Others value protection and loyalty out of a fear of betrayal 🚪.
🆘 Many look for someone to turn to immediately in times of desperate need 🚨.
‼️☝️ Only Allah combines all of these elements of friendship perfectly in One ⚓.
⛰️ Al-Barr (الْبَرّ) – The Constant Source of All Good ⚓
⚖️ Stability: The first thing people seek in a best friend is stability—someone who is reliably kind and helpful 🕊️.
🌱 The Root of Goodness: Al-Barr comes from the root word *Birr*, which represents the widest array of good deeds in Islam (faith ✨, charity 🪙, freeing captives 🔓, and kindness to parents 👑).
🏝️ Firm Ground: Another root of the name means "land" (the opposite of a tossing sea 🌊). You drown if you depend on others, but you find firmness on land 🪵. When someone says a friend is their "rock," Al-Barr is truly the most stable friend you will ever have 🪨.
🛡️ Al-Wali (الْوَلِيّ) – The Protective Friend 🤝
🪵 The Unsnappable Handhold: Allah states in the Qur'an that whoever rejects false gods and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that never snaps ⛓️. People will inevitably disappoint or reject you, but Allah loves when you cling to Him 💞.
⚔️ Divine Protection: In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah declares: *"Whoever takes a friend of Mine as an enemy, I have declared war on him."* ⚡
🐎 Complete Closeness: The root word refers to a saddle attached tightly to a horse's back with no distance between them 🧵. Al-Wali guides you and guards you simultaneously, looking out for your ultimate needs over your temporary wants 🎯.
👑 The Example of Prophet Yusuf (AS): His human companions changed constantly, from a loving father 🧭, to jealous brothers 🕳️, to curious travelers 🐫, a master's lustful wife 🕸️, fellow prisoners ⛓️, and then royal subjects 👑. The only consistent companion guiding him through the well, the prison, and the throne was Al-Wali 🌟.
🌌 Private Devotion: True Wilayah (closeness) comes from deep private devotion, not public posturing 🧎. Spend time with Him in the middle of the night when no one else is watching 🌙.
👑 The Highest Station: Al-Khalil (الْخَلِيل) 🕊️
🥇 An Exclusive Rank: The highest layer of friendship with Allah is the rank of Khalil, granted only to two human beings: Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 🤍.
❤️ Unlimited Closeness: While the Prophet ﷺ noted he could not take a human Khalil (like Abu Bakr) because his heart was filled with love for Allah, Allah's friendship capacity is boundless—His closeness to them does not crowd out His closeness to us 🌌.
🌸 Al-Rafiq (الرَّفِيق) – The Gentle Friend 🍃
🧸 Tenderness in Action: While Al-Wali is about letting Allah take hold of your affairs, Al-Rafiq defines how He handles them—with a tenderness that matches His perfection 🌊.
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🌿 The Prophetic Definition: When some individuals twisted their greetings to the Prophet ﷺ to mean "may death be upon you," Aisha (RA) responded with anger ⚡. The Prophet ﷺ advised her to take it easy, stating: *"Allah is gentle (Rafiq) and He loves gentleness."* ✨
🛣️ Softening the Path: Al-Rafiq doesn’t always remove the mountain ahead of you ⛰️, but He always softens the path for you through righteousness 🛣️.
🌤️ The Final Words: In his final moments on earth, resting in the lap of Aisha (RA), the Prophet’s ﷺ very last words were: "Allahumma Al-Rafiq Al-A'la" *(O Allah, the Highest Companion)* 🕊️. He chose the embrace of the ultimate Friend over all worldly comfort 💖.
🪦 The Friendship That Outlasts the Grave ☀️
⏳ In the Loneliness of the Grave: When the funeral ends and everyone's shadow departs 🚪, Allah sends your good deeds to keep you company 🕯️ and angels to reassure you ✨.
⚖️ The Day of Judgment: On a day when mothers flee from their children and crowds scatter 🏃♂️, the true friends of Allah (Awliya) will experience no fear or grief 🏔️. They will be escorted directly into the comforting shade of His Throne 👑.
🤲 A Heartfelt Closing Du'a ✨
🤲 Ya Wali, be my closest friend when the world drifts away 🌊. Guard me with the grip that never slips, and guide me gently through what I don't understand 🧭.
🤲 Ya Barr, keep me firm on the ground of Your goodness 🪨. Make my faith steady when my heart trembles 💓.
🤲 Ya Rafiq, be tender with my soul as You unfold Your plan 🍃. Soften my path, and whenever I am lonely, fill that space entirely with Your beautiful company 💞.
Ameen 🤲✨🌸
🛣️ Softening the Path: Al-Rafiq doesn’t always remove the mountain ahead of you ⛰️, but He always softens the path for you through righteousness 🛣️.
🌤️ The Final Words: In his final moments on earth, resting in the lap of Aisha (RA), the Prophet’s ﷺ very last words were: "Allahumma Al-Rafiq Al-A'la" *(O Allah, the Highest Companion)* 🕊️. He chose the embrace of the ultimate Friend over all worldly comfort 💖.
🪦 The Friendship That Outlasts the Grave ☀️
⏳ In the Loneliness of the Grave: When the funeral ends and everyone's shadow departs 🚪, Allah sends your good deeds to keep you company 🕯️ and angels to reassure you ✨.
⚖️ The Day of Judgment: On a day when mothers flee from their children and crowds scatter 🏃♂️, the true friends of Allah (Awliya) will experience no fear or grief 🏔️. They will be escorted directly into the comforting shade of His Throne 👑.
🤲 A Heartfelt Closing Du'a ✨
🤲 Ya Wali, be my closest friend when the world drifts away 🌊. Guard me with the grip that never slips, and guide me gently through what I don't understand 🧭.
🤲 Ya Barr, keep me firm on the ground of Your goodness 🪨. Make my faith steady when my heart trembles 💓.
🤲 Ya Rafiq, be tender with my soul as You unfold Your plan 🍃. Soften my path, and whenever I am lonely, fill that space entirely with Your beautiful company 💞.
Ameen 🤲✨🌸
Allah’s delays are not His denials. If He delayed for you, He delayed for Zakariya. He delayed for Ya’qub. He delayed for Maryam. He delayed for Ibrahim (Peace and blessings be upon them all).
So welcome to the club of the greatest people of all time and be patient with His delay. Allah knows best❤️🩹
So welcome to the club of the greatest people of all time and be patient with His delay. Allah knows best❤️🩹
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🌙 Salawat Reminder 🌙
“Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him tenfold.”
— Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) [Sahih Muslim]
Sending Salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is a simple yet powerful way to earn rewards and draw closer to Allah. Let’s make it a habit to remember and honor the Prophet (ﷺ) through prayer and love.
✨ Why Send Salawat?
It is reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Increase your supplications for me on the night and day of Friday.”
— [Sunan Al-Bayhaqi]
Sending Salawat is a means of intercession on the Day of Judgment, bringing peace to your heart and blessings into your life.
How to Recite Durood:
💫 Say
اللهم صلِّ على محمدٍ وعلى آل محمدٍ، كما صلَّيتَ على إبراهيمَ وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميدٌ مجيد
اللهم بارك على محمدٍ وعلى آل محمدٍ، كما باركتَ على إبراهيمَ وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميدٌ مجيد
— [Sahih Muslim]
🌟 Benefits of Sending Salawat:
• Allah sends His blessings upon you
• The Prophet (PBUH) will intercede for you on the Day of Judgment
• It brings peace and tranquility to your heart
• It strengthens your connection to the Prophet (ﷺ) and Allah
---
Let’s fill our hearts with love and gratitude for the Prophet (ﷺ).
May Allah grant us peace, guidance, and blessings. Ameen.
🕋 Have a blessed Friday! 🌸
“Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him tenfold.”
— Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) [Sahih Muslim]
Sending Salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is a simple yet powerful way to earn rewards and draw closer to Allah. Let’s make it a habit to remember and honor the Prophet (ﷺ) through prayer and love.
✨ Why Send Salawat?
It is reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Increase your supplications for me on the night and day of Friday.”
— [Sunan Al-Bayhaqi]
Sending Salawat is a means of intercession on the Day of Judgment, bringing peace to your heart and blessings into your life.
How to Recite Durood:
💫 Say
اللهم صلِّ على محمدٍ وعلى آل محمدٍ، كما صلَّيتَ على إبراهيمَ وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميدٌ مجيد
اللهم بارك على محمدٍ وعلى آل محمدٍ، كما باركتَ على إبراهيمَ وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميدٌ مجيد
— [Sahih Muslim]
🌟 Benefits of Sending Salawat:
• Allah sends His blessings upon you
• The Prophet (PBUH) will intercede for you on the Day of Judgment
• It brings peace and tranquility to your heart
• It strengthens your connection to the Prophet (ﷺ) and Allah
---
Let’s fill our hearts with love and gratitude for the Prophet (ﷺ).
May Allah grant us peace, guidance, and blessings. Ameen.
🕋 Have a blessed Friday! 🌸
💜 *ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ* 💕
✨ *Its Friday!* ✨
🌹Don't forget *Sa'at al Istijabah* _( a time when dua is answered)_
All you have to do is make dua and Istighfar in the last hour before Maghrib!" Seek it in the last hour of Asr" 🫶✨
🍒🌹Note : Its not Salat(prayer) it is Sa'at(time) of Istijabah( response).💦
✨ Make lots of *Dua and istghfar* for yourself, your family & friends ..... Don't forget to make special dua for entire Ummah. 💕
Reminder for evening adhkars✨
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✨ *Its Friday!* ✨
🌹Don't forget *Sa'at al Istijabah* _( a time when dua is answered)_
All you have to do is make dua and Istighfar in the last hour before Maghrib!" Seek it in the last hour of Asr" 🫶✨
🍒🌹Note : Its not Salat(prayer) it is Sa'at(time) of Istijabah( response).💦
✨ Make lots of *Dua and istghfar* for yourself, your family & friends ..... Don't forget to make special dua for entire Ummah. 💕
Reminder for evening adhkars✨
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https://chat.whatsapp.com/LaMQfQOpOe5IKtvuwlqTPg?mode=wwt
🫀 From My Heart to Yours 🫀
When the Sacred Days Pass, His Mercy Remains.📜🖋️
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah have passed, slipping by just as Ramadan did. We find ourselves sitting in the quiet aftermath, sometimes feeling a heavy sense of despair, thinking, “I didn’t do enough.” We look around and worry because our prayers seem unanswered, and the barakah (blessing) we desperately seek is not yet visible.
But please, do not lose heart.
The blessings and barakah of Allah have not vanished. Your Duas have not been forgotten. They are still being heard, and they will be accepted. The Lord of the ten days of Dhul Hijjah is the exact same All-Merciful Lord on every other day of the year. He does not stop listening just because the sacred days have passed.
All you have to do is pour your heart out to Him. Lay your burdens down and beg for His infinite mercy. Show up for yourself, and show up for Him—in your prayers, in the soothing verses of the Quran, and in the quiet moments of Tasbeeh.
Keep building your zakheera (treasure) of good deeds, brick by brick. Have beautiful patience, because one day soon, you will witness His blessings pour into your life, overflowing like a heavy rain from a cloud that simply could not hold its moisture any longer.
Trust His timing. Your rain is coming.
─── 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧 ───
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When the Sacred Days Pass, His Mercy Remains.📜🖋️
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah have passed, slipping by just as Ramadan did. We find ourselves sitting in the quiet aftermath, sometimes feeling a heavy sense of despair, thinking, “I didn’t do enough.” We look around and worry because our prayers seem unanswered, and the barakah (blessing) we desperately seek is not yet visible.
But please, do not lose heart.
The blessings and barakah of Allah have not vanished. Your Duas have not been forgotten. They are still being heard, and they will be accepted. The Lord of the ten days of Dhul Hijjah is the exact same All-Merciful Lord on every other day of the year. He does not stop listening just because the sacred days have passed.
All you have to do is pour your heart out to Him. Lay your burdens down and beg for His infinite mercy. Show up for yourself, and show up for Him—in your prayers, in the soothing verses of the Quran, and in the quiet moments of Tasbeeh.
Keep building your zakheera (treasure) of good deeds, brick by brick. Have beautiful patience, because one day soon, you will witness His blessings pour into your life, overflowing like a heavy rain from a cloud that simply could not hold its moisture any longer.
Trust His timing. Your rain is coming.
─── 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧 ───
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Translation of the Ayahs of Quran
✨ بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ✨
Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) | Ayahs 136–155 📖
1️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ Say, ˹O believers,˺ “We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us; and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants; and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and other prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them. And to Allah we all submit.”
1️⃣3️⃣7️⃣ So if they believe in what you believe, then they will indeed be ˹rightly˺ guided. But if they turn away, they are simply opposed ˹to the truth˺. But Allah will spare you their evil. For He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
1️⃣3️⃣8️⃣ This is the ˹natural˺ Way of Allah. And who is better than Allah in ordaining a way? And we worship ˹none but˺ Him.
1️⃣3️⃣9️⃣ Say, “Would you dispute with us about Allah, while He is our Lord and your Lord? We are accountable for our deeds and you for yours. And we are devoted to Him ˹alone˺.
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣ Do you claim that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants were all Jews or Christians?” Say, “Who is more knowledgeable: you or Allah?” Who does more wrong than those who hide the testimony they received from Allah? And Allah is never unaware of what you do.
1️⃣4️⃣1️⃣ That was a community that had already gone before. For them is what they earned and for you is what you have earned. And you will not be accountable for what they have done.
1️⃣4️⃣2️⃣ The foolish among the people will ask, “Why did they turn away from the direction of prayer they used to face?” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “The east and west belong ˹only˺ to Allah. He guides whoever He wills to the Straight Path.”
1️⃣4️⃣3️⃣ And so We have made you ˹believers˺ an upright community so that you may be witnesses over humanity and that the Messenger may be a witness over you. We assigned your former direction of prayer only to distinguish those who would remain faithful to the Messenger from those who would lose faith. It was certainly a difficult test except for those ˹rightly˺ guided by Allah. And Allah would never discount your ˹previous acts of˺ faith. Surely Allah is Ever Gracious and Most Merciful to humanity.
1️⃣4️⃣4️⃣ Indeed, We see you ˹O Prophet˺ turning your face towards heaven. Now We will make you turn towards a direction ˹of prayer˺ that will please you. So turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque ˹in Mecca˺—wherever you are, turn your faces towards it. Those who were given the Scripture certainly know this to be the truth from their Lord. And Allah is never unaware of what they do.
1️⃣4️⃣5️⃣ Even if you were to bring every proof to the People of the Book, they would not accept your direction ˹of prayer˺, nor would you accept theirs; nor would any of them accept the direction ˹of prayer˺ of another. And if you were to follow their desires after ˹all˺ the knowledge that has come to you, then you would certainly be one of the wrongdoers.
1️⃣4️⃣6️⃣ Those We have given the Scripture recognize this ˹Prophet˺ as they recognize their own children. Yet a group of them hides the truth knowingly.
1️⃣4️⃣7️⃣ ˹This is˺ the truth from your Lord, so do not ever be one of those who doubt.
1️⃣4️⃣8️⃣ Everyone turns to their own direction ˹of prayer˺. So compete with one another in doing good. Wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together ˹for judgment˺. Surely Allah is Most Capable of everything.
1️⃣4️⃣9️⃣ Wherever you are ˹O Prophet˺, turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque. This is certainly the truth from your Lord. And Allah is never unaware of what you ˹all˺ do.
1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ Wherever you are ˹O Prophet˺, turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque. And wherever you ˹believers˺ are, face towards it, so that people will have no argument against you, except the wrongdoers among them. Do not fear them; fear Me, so that I may ˹continue to˺ perfect My favour upon you and so you may be ˹rightly˺ guided.
1️⃣5️⃣1️⃣ Since We have sent you a messenger from among yourselves—reciting to you Our revelations, purifying you, teaching you the Book and wisdom, and teaching you what you never knew—
✨ بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ✨
Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) | Ayahs 136–155 📖
1️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ Say, ˹O believers,˺ “We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us; and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants; and what was given to Moses, Jesus, and other prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them. And to Allah we all submit.”
1️⃣3️⃣7️⃣ So if they believe in what you believe, then they will indeed be ˹rightly˺ guided. But if they turn away, they are simply opposed ˹to the truth˺. But Allah will spare you their evil. For He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
1️⃣3️⃣8️⃣ This is the ˹natural˺ Way of Allah. And who is better than Allah in ordaining a way? And we worship ˹none but˺ Him.
1️⃣3️⃣9️⃣ Say, “Would you dispute with us about Allah, while He is our Lord and your Lord? We are accountable for our deeds and you for yours. And we are devoted to Him ˹alone˺.
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣ Do you claim that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and his descendants were all Jews or Christians?” Say, “Who is more knowledgeable: you or Allah?” Who does more wrong than those who hide the testimony they received from Allah? And Allah is never unaware of what you do.
1️⃣4️⃣1️⃣ That was a community that had already gone before. For them is what they earned and for you is what you have earned. And you will not be accountable for what they have done.
1️⃣4️⃣2️⃣ The foolish among the people will ask, “Why did they turn away from the direction of prayer they used to face?” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “The east and west belong ˹only˺ to Allah. He guides whoever He wills to the Straight Path.”
1️⃣4️⃣3️⃣ And so We have made you ˹believers˺ an upright community so that you may be witnesses over humanity and that the Messenger may be a witness over you. We assigned your former direction of prayer only to distinguish those who would remain faithful to the Messenger from those who would lose faith. It was certainly a difficult test except for those ˹rightly˺ guided by Allah. And Allah would never discount your ˹previous acts of˺ faith. Surely Allah is Ever Gracious and Most Merciful to humanity.
1️⃣4️⃣4️⃣ Indeed, We see you ˹O Prophet˺ turning your face towards heaven. Now We will make you turn towards a direction ˹of prayer˺ that will please you. So turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque ˹in Mecca˺—wherever you are, turn your faces towards it. Those who were given the Scripture certainly know this to be the truth from their Lord. And Allah is never unaware of what they do.
1️⃣4️⃣5️⃣ Even if you were to bring every proof to the People of the Book, they would not accept your direction ˹of prayer˺, nor would you accept theirs; nor would any of them accept the direction ˹of prayer˺ of another. And if you were to follow their desires after ˹all˺ the knowledge that has come to you, then you would certainly be one of the wrongdoers.
1️⃣4️⃣6️⃣ Those We have given the Scripture recognize this ˹Prophet˺ as they recognize their own children. Yet a group of them hides the truth knowingly.
1️⃣4️⃣7️⃣ ˹This is˺ the truth from your Lord, so do not ever be one of those who doubt.
1️⃣4️⃣8️⃣ Everyone turns to their own direction ˹of prayer˺. So compete with one another in doing good. Wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together ˹for judgment˺. Surely Allah is Most Capable of everything.
1️⃣4️⃣9️⃣ Wherever you are ˹O Prophet˺, turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque. This is certainly the truth from your Lord. And Allah is never unaware of what you ˹all˺ do.
1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ Wherever you are ˹O Prophet˺, turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque. And wherever you ˹believers˺ are, face towards it, so that people will have no argument against you, except the wrongdoers among them. Do not fear them; fear Me, so that I may ˹continue to˺ perfect My favour upon you and so you may be ˹rightly˺ guided.
1️⃣5️⃣1️⃣ Since We have sent you a messenger from among yourselves—reciting to you Our revelations, purifying you, teaching you the Book and wisdom, and teaching you what you never knew—
1️⃣5️⃣2️⃣ remember Me; I will remember you. And thank Me, and never be ungrateful.
1️⃣5️⃣3️⃣ O believers! Seek comfort in patience and prayer. Allah is truly with those who are patient.
1️⃣5️⃣4️⃣ Never say that those martyred in the cause of Allah are dead—in fact, they are alive! But you do not perceive it.
1️⃣5️⃣5️⃣ We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure—
1️⃣5️⃣3️⃣ O believers! Seek comfort in patience and prayer. Allah is truly with those who are patient.
1️⃣5️⃣4️⃣ Never say that those martyred in the cause of Allah are dead—in fact, they are alive! But you do not perceive it.
1️⃣5️⃣5️⃣ We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure—