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Asake is trending globally after viral clips emerged of him performing Umrah in Mecca during Ramadan. In the videos, the Afrobeats superstar navigates massive crowds around the Kaaba, touches the Black Stone, and spends deeply personal moments in prayer inside Masjid al-Haram. Fans across X, TikTok, and Instagram are calling him “Alhaji Ahmed Ololade,” celebrating his humility, faith, and the gratitude energy he radiates.This moment connects directly to his unreleased track fans know as “Praise Be to God”, “Worship”, or “Alhamdulillah”. In this solo episode of Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, I unpack: • The viral Mecca Umrah clips and why they're dominating social media • Fan reactions and the trending #Alhamdulillahi movement • Lyrics and themes from live previews (Jo'burg, Red Bull Symphonic, IG snippets) • How the pilgrimage mirrors the song's core message of faith, gratitude, and humility • Production insights, choir layers, amapiano influence, and potential international collaborations • Updated predictions for the track's release, chart performance, TikTok virality, and its impact on Asake's artistic evolutionWhether you're a fan of Afrobeats, exploring spiritual crossover tracks, or following the latest music trends, this episode highlights why “Praise Be to God” could become a timeless anthem for the streets, churches, mosques, and global diaspora alike.About the Host & PodcastOluwafemi Makanjuola is a broadcast producer, reporter, and the host of Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, a platform that explores music beyond entertainment. The podcast critically examines how artists and their work reflect the cultural, social, and economic forces shaping contemporary Africa. Available in over 128 countries, and charting top on Apple Podcasts in multiple regions, the show is recognized for insightful analysis, real conversations, and celebrating artistry in context.Listen and SubscribeStream the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your preferred platform. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, and share with fellow music enthusiasts to keep up with the latest in Naija music culture, Afrobeats, and unreleased tracks.#Asake #Alhamdulillahi #PraiseBeToGod #WorshipAsake #Afrobeats #NaijaMusic #UnreleasedAsake #SpiritualAfrobeats #Ramadan2026 #AsakeNewSong #ArtisteHangout #FemiMakx #GlobalAfrobeats #MusicAnalysis #NaijaCulture #ApplePodcastsTopCharts

Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala Rasoolullah ﷺ, wa baad. My brothers and sisters, we have been talking about forgiveness and how Ramadan must make us people who are forgiving because our taqwa is increasing, alhamdulillah. Measure it. Ask yourself, what are the signs that my taqwa is increased? And look for… Continue reading Ramadan Reminders 2026 – Day 28

The Last Ten Nights Are HereBefore diving into the final ayah of Surah Al-Muzzammil, a timely reminder — tonight is the 23rd night of Ramadan. The last ten nights are upon us, and the Prophet ﷺ told us to hunt for Laylatul Qadr in these nights, especially the odd ones. Tonight is one of them.So what should fill these nights? Extra raka'at. Extra Quran. Extra dhikr. And the best du'a for this occasion comes to us through Sayyidatuna Aisha (رضي الله عنها), who asked the Prophet ﷺ: if I encounter the Night of Al-Qadr, what should I say? He replied: “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa'fu ‘anni” — “O Allah, You are the Most Pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.”Now, there's an important distinction here between ‘afw and ghafar. When we say astaghfirullah and ask for Allah's forgiveness (ghafar), the record of the sin remains — but the punishment is cancelled. The deed is still in the books on the Day of Mahshar, but Allah will not punish us for it.Al-'Afw is something else entirely. It is when the record is expunged altogether. Wiped clean. As if the sin never happened. This is why the Prophet ﷺ said that whoever fasts sincerely and prays during the nights of Ramadan — and catches Laylatul Qadr — will have all their past sins forgiven. They exit Ramadan like the day they were born. No record of sins whatsoever.It's just a few nights. Sleep a little less. Yes, there will be tiredness — that's okay. This is our training. Don't miss a night that is greater than a thousand months, greater than 83 years of worship.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Where We Left Off — The Arc of Surah Al-MuzzammilThe surah opened with a command: stand up at night, pray, and recite the Quran. Why? Because the day is full of heavy tasks — spreading truth, standing for justice, enduring hardship — and the strength to carry all of that comes from the spiritual work done at night. Reading about Jannah motivates. Reading about Jahannam sobers. The connection to Allah realigns everything.Then came the warning through the story of Fir'aun — richer, stronger, more powerful than the Quraysh, yet destroyed in an instant when he rejected Prophet Musa. Then the terrifying imagery of Yawmul Qiyamah: skies torn apart, children's hair turning white from sheer terror. And finally, the choice: believe and take the prophetic path, or reject and face the consequences. Every choice carries a consequence.Now the surah circles back to where it began — Qiyamul Layl — but this time with something remarkable: mercy.Allah Knows Our WeaknessThe original command was demanding. Stand up most of the night — two-thirds, or at least half, or at the very minimum a third. The Prophet ﷺ did this every single night, without exception, even while travelling, even during battle. But Allah knew that the rest of the ummah would struggle.Allah says: “Indeed, your Lord knows that you stand less than two-thirds of the night, sometimes half, sometimes even less than a third — and so do a group of those with you.”Allah is the One who measured the length of night and day. Some seasons, the nights are long and Qiyamul Layl is easier — in Perth during winter, Maghrib comes in at 5:15 and Fajr isn't until around six. Plenty of time to sleep and still wake up. But in the peak of summer, when Fajr is at 3:30? That's a different story. Allah knows all of this.And so He says: “He has forgiven you.” Qiyamul Layl is fard upon the Prophet ﷺ, but for the rest of us, Allah has already shown mercy and lifted that strict obligation.But Don't Abandon It AltogetherHere's the key — just because the full obligation has been eased doesn't mean doing nothing is an option. Allah says: “So read what is easy for you from the Quran.” Stand up for even two raka'at. Read whatever surahs have been memorised. Carve out even a small portion of the night for spiritual work.This is a fundamental principle in Islam: what cannot be accomplished entirely should not be abandoned in totality. Islam doesn't teach perfectionism — it's not 100% or nothing. It teaches consistent effort. The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if they are small. Two raka'at every single night outweighs a marathon session once a month.And this, by the way, is one of the great purposes behind memorising the Quran — so that those surahs can be recited in prayer. Al-Kahf, Al-Mulk, Al-Baqarah — they come alive when recited standing before Allah at night.The Three Excuses Allah AcceptsThen Allah provides specific concessions. First: those who are sick. Illness isn't a choice — when rest is needed for recovery, Allah says it's okay.But then come two more categories that are remarkable, because they are things people can choose — and Allah still grants them as valid reasons for doing less Qiyamul Layl.The first: those who travel the earth seeking Allah's bounty — meaning those who are out working, doing business, building economic stability. The second: those who fight in the path of Allah, defending the religion and the community.These two are placed in equal standing. Working hard to earn a living is given the same weight as defending the faith. That is extraordinary. It tells us something profound about how Islam views economic productivity — not as a worldly distraction, but as an act valued by Allah Himself.The Prophet ﷺ said the best rizq is what a person earns from their own effort, and he pointed to Prophet Dawud (عليه السلام) as the example — a prophet, a king, and yet also a blacksmith who worked with iron and ate from the labour of his own hands.Ibn Umar expressed this beautifully. He said the best deaths he could wish for were two: martyrdom in the path of Allah, and dying on a business journey — on his camel, with his trade goods, on his way to earn a living. Because this ayah puts them side by side.Islam Wants Muslims to Be Wealthy — But With PurposeThe encouragement to work hard and build wealth doesn't come without direction. Islam doesn't say: get rich so you can buy the fanciest car, then a fancy island, and once you run out of things to buy on earth, spend a trillion dollars trying to conquer Mars.Islam says: be rich, but that's not the end goal. The ummah becomes strong when Muslims have economic power and an akhirah mindset. With wealth, the community can build schools, support students in critical fields, fund long-term projects. This is Sadaqatul Jariyah — continuously flowing charity that keeps giving long after the initial contribution.There's a telling hadith in Imam Al-Nawawi's Forty Collection that captures this tension perfectly. The poor companions once came to the Prophet ﷺ and complained: “Ya Rasulullah, the rich have taken all the extra reward! They pray like we pray, they fast like we fast — but they can give charity from their surplus wealth, and we can't.” The Prophet ﷺ reassured them that dhikr — saying SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar — is also charity. The poor companions went away happy. But a few days later? The rich started doing dhikr too. Now they had both. The poor came back and said: what about us now?The point isn't to vilify poverty. The Prophet ﷺ went on to explain that there is charity in every good act — helping someone onto their ride, carrying someone's load. But wealth opens doors that nothing else can. Zakat, the pillar of Islam, is only payable by those who have wealth. And the framing matters: it's not that the wealthy have to pay zakat — they get to pay zakat. Without wealth, that entire pillar of Islam is inaccessible. And hajj is the same.The story of Sayyidina Uthman (رضي الله عنه) at the Battle of Tabuk drives this home. He donated so generously — horses, camels, wealth — that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Nothing Uthman does after this will harm him.” Guaranteed paradise. And Uthman wasn't living in poverty. He had luxuries. But look at the scale of what his wealth allowed him to do for the ummah.At the same time, Islam doesn't expect anyone to give 100% away. The best charity, the Prophet ﷺ said, is what is spent on family — on spouses, on children. The balance is always there: spend on yourself, on your family, and on the ummah for the sake of the akhirah.The Beautiful LoanEven with all these concessions, Allah says: still, read what is easy from the Quran. Establish your salah. Pay your zakat. Don't let the extras overshadow the foundations — a hundred raka'at of Qiyamul Layl mean nothing if Fajr is missed. Generous charity donations mean nothing if zakat is neglected. The obligatory always comes first.Then comes a stunning phrase: “And give Allah a beautiful loan (qard hasan).”A qard hasan is a loan with no deadline for repayment and no interest. Every good deed — every act of worship, every charity, every kindness — is a loan to Allah. And here's the beauty of it: Allah doesn't need our loan. He owns everything in the heavens and the earth and everything in between and beyond. He could simply say: “That's Mine, I gave it to you, give it back.”But in His mercy, Allah understands human nature. He understands that people are wired to think in terms of profit and return on investment. So He frames it as a transaction: give Me a loan, and I will surely repay you — multiplied many times over. In human transactions, demanding extra on a qard is riba. But with Allah, He is the One promising to multiply the return. It's the ultimate ROI.And what can a person invest with? Two things: wealth or skills. Both require Muslims to be hardworking.It's All For UsAllah then makes something clear: whatever is sent forth for the akhirah, it's essentially for our own benefit. Allah doesn't need our investment. Every command He gives is for our sake, not His.And there's a profound observation embedded here. As humanity lives more and more comfortably — materially, physically — mental health continues to decline. The richer the country, the higher the rates of depression and anxiety. Why? Because life without purpose erodes the soul. When everything is easy and comfortable, humans lose their sense of direction.Islam solves this by providing a purpose so enormous that no amount of wealth or comfort can make it irrelevant: getting to Jannah. How do we get there? That question structures every day, every decision, every effort. It keeps life purposeful no matter the circumstances. And when the community works together with that shared purpose, everyone rises.Ending with IstighfarThe surah closes with a command to seek Allah's forgiveness. Wastaghfirullah — make istighfar. There are two dimensions to this.First, the timing. The pre-dawn hours — suhoor time — are the best time for istighfar. Allah praises those who seek forgiveness in the early morning. For those already awake for Qiyamul Layl, this flows naturally.Second, there's a subtler reason. Sometimes, in the middle of worship and good deeds, something dangerous creeps into the heart. A feeling of: “I woke up for Qiyamul Layl. I read Surah Al-Kahf in one raka'ah and Surah Al-Mulk in the next. I'm amazing.” Or after giving a large charity: “I'm so generous. Look at what I gave.”This is kibr — arrogance — and it's one of Shaitan's favourite tricks. When he can't stop someone from doing good deeds, he tries to spoil the deed through the intention. So the surah ends with the antidote: astaghfirullah. Centre yourself. Realign the intention. “Ya Allah, if there was any misalignment in my heart, I seek Your forgiveness.”Indeed, Allah is Most Forgiving and Most Merciful.The Complete Message of Surah Al-MuzzammilAnd with that, Surah Al-Muzzammil comes to a close. Its message is beautifully complete: stay up at night, even a little. Pray. Read Quran. Let that spiritual recharge fuel everything in the day — the work, the earning, the serving of the ummah. Islam is a religion of balance: worship at night, work hard in the day. And in between, give everything its right. The body has a right — rest, nutrition, exercise. Family has a right — time and attention. And Allah has a right — acts of worship.Fulfil all those rights. That's the straight path.Your Action Steps This Week* Make the du'a of Laylatul Qadr every night. Memorise “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa'fu ‘anni”and repeat it abundantly in the remaining nights of Ramadan. Understand the difference — this isn't just asking for forgiveness, it's asking for a complete clean slate.* Do something every night, even if it's small. If two raka'at is all that's manageable, pray two raka'at. If one page of Quran is what's realistic, read one page. Don't let the inability to do everything become an excuse to do nothing.* Reframe how work fits into worship. This ayah places earning a livelihood alongside fighting in the path of Allah. Approach work this week with the conscious intention that economic productivity is an act Allah values — and use what is earned to benefit family and community.* Audit the foundations before the extras. Before adding more nawafil, make sure the obligatory salah and zakat are fully in order. The extras don't compensate for gaps in the foundations.* End every night with istighfar. After Qiyamul Layl, after du'a, after any act of worship — close with astaghfirullah. Let it be the safeguard against arrogance creeping into the heart through the very deeds meant to bring closeness to Allah.May Allah grant us the strength to apply the lessons from Surah Al-Muzzammil — to pray at night, recite the Quran, and work hard in the day for the benefit of the ummah. May Allah allow us to enter Jannah with the Prophet ﷺ and with the Sahaba.Next week, inshaAllah, we begin Suratul Muddaththir. Don't forget — tonight is the 23rd night. Qiyamul Layl. Stay up extra. Make lots of du'a.Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.Thanks for reading Grounded! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundeddaily.substack.com/subscribe

Kuliah Bahrul Mazi Jilid 21 yang berlangsung di Masjid Abdullah Fahim, Bertam, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang pada 14 Oktober 2015.~ Hadis dari anak sahabat besar Nabi bernama Saad Bin Abi Waqqas~ Doa minta syurga dan nikmat yang ada dalam syurga~ Contoh doa yang terlalu terperinci~ Doa minta jauh daripada neraka dan segala azab di dalamnya~ Akan datang satu kaum diakhir zaman, mereka melampau dalam berdoa~ Doa walaupun satu ibadat yang mudah, tapi ada kawalan dari Quran dan Hadis~ Sengaja tanya bagi rumit sesuatu benda~ Berdoa dengan cara yang salah~ Kalau boleh cuba sedaya upaya nak beramal dengan apa yang Nabi tunjuk~ Pesan Nabi diengrave masuk dalam ingatan~ Jangan lepaskan peluang berdoa antara azan dan iqamah~ Saat yang sangat mustajab doa~ Bila dengar azan, ucapkan dan ikut apa yang dikatakan oleh bilal~ Jangan lupa berselawat keatas Nabi~ Selepas habis azan, jangan lupa doa untuk Nabi~ Satu tempat special dalam syurga - Al Wasilah (Satu rumah istimewa dalam syurga)~ Maksud doa selepas azan~ Buktikan kita sayang pada Nabi - doa supaya Nabi dapat tempat paling istimewa~ Kalau nak dapat syafaat Nabi di hari kiamat~ Bacaan doa selepas Iqamah~ Doa dari seorang sahabat yang datang solat lewat~ Pahala macam mati syahid~ Islam agama yang harmoni - hidup dengan merujuk Quran dan Hadis~ Jangan mereka-reka dalam hal agama-- BAHRUL MAZI JILID 21 MUKA SURAT 56 --~ Hadis orang mati roh, tak balik dah atas dunia~ Soalan malaikat dalam alam kubur kepada roh yang baru mati~ "Boleh dak saya balik rumah, nak bagitau cerita kubur ni benar..?"~ "Zonkuliah ni pun satu penyakit.."~ Maksud turun Malaikat dan Roh dalam malam Lailaturqadar ~ Kita tak boleh paksa orang ikut kefahaman kita~ Jangan buang karan bincang pasal benda remeh~ Pelbagai maksud doa berdasarkan konteks ayat~ Puasa sunat 9 dan 10 Muharram - jangan lepas peluang~ Allah tunggu kita buktikan kita hamba Allah~ Allah ada banyak kekayaan disisi Allah yang Allah nak bagi kepada kita~ Kalau syukur dan berterima kasih kepada Allah, Allah tambah pemberianNya~ Maksud "kata qil" - siapa yang kata?~ "Saya google dalam internet kata roh orang baik-baik, balik rumah malam Jumaat"~ Balasan untuk orang yang sombong dengan Allah~ "Aku solat pun tadak guna, dok miskin juga.."~ Sembahyang ni semua kerja karut.. aku tak sembahyang tak kena bala pun..~ Balasan untuk orang yang tak solat dan takabbur~ Dilempar ke Neraka dalam keadaan hina dina~ Dua situasi bila nak kena saman dengan polis~ "Sujud syukur atas stereng.."~ Jangan tunjuk sombong dengan Allah~ Doa ada adab - sebab Islam agama yang beradab~ Nada mendidik vs nada menghukum~ Kalau nak bagi cantik doa kita, cari waktu-waktu mustajab doa~ Nama-nama lain bagi Jamratul Ula~ Maki anak raja yang melontar jamrah dari sunroof kereta~ Masalah angkat tangan berdoa semasa doa khutbah kedua~ Kaedah melontar di Jamrah yang dibuat oleh Ibnu Umar~ Connection dengan Tuhan yang paling penting~ Satu dunia orang maki kita, tapi kalau Allah kita betul, Alhamdulillah~ "Ya Allah Ya Tuhanku, Mana JanjiMu kata Islam boleh Menang?"~ Pentingnya kawan, bila down kawan kena tolong~ Aku menguatkan kamu dengan 1000 Malaikat ~ Doa kalau boleh guna suara yang perlahan~ Masalah Larangan Penggunaan Pembesar Suara di Masjid dan Surau Pulau Pinang

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"Le jeûne du Ramadan n'est pas seulement une privation… c'est une éducation du cœur.Dans cette deuxième sagesse du Traité du Ramadan (Risale-i Nur), nous découvrons comment le jeûne devient une clé pour développer la gratitude envers Dieu.En ressentant la faim et la soif, l'être humain redécouvre la valeur des bienfaits les plus simples : un morceau de pain, un verre d'eau, un fruit.Inspirée des enseignements de ustad Said Nursi, cette réflexion nous aide à comprendre que :le jeûne éduque notre ego,il renforce la conscience de notre dépendance envers Dieu,il développe la gratitude et la générosité,il nous reconnecte à l'essentiel.Le Ramadan devient alors un moment où l'on apprend à dire :Bismillah au début,Alhamdulillah à la fin,et réfléchir aux bienfaits entre les deux.Une spiritualité simple, profonde et accessible — fidèle à l'esprit de la chaîne Boussole.⏱️ Chapitres00:00 Introduction00:54 Le verset du Ramadan01:32 Les trois formes de gratitude04:25 Bismillah : commencer par Dieu05:12 La gratitude (Alhamdulillah)08:00 La contemplation des bienfaits11:03 Le jeûne, clé de la gratitude14:36 Ramadan et solidarité sociale17:48 Redécouvrir la valeur des choses simples19:14 Rien ne nous appartient22:01 Conclusion

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit groundeddaily.substack.comWe move into Part 2 of our journey through Surah Al-A'raf: the creation of human beings. And Allah begins not with Adam, but with something we rarely stop to appreciate.We Were Made for Good Living“We have settled you on earth and made for you therein ma'ayish.”Ma'ayish doesn't just mean livelihood. It means good living. Allah didn't have to create us this way. He could have made us like the dung beetle — one food source, no variation, no pleasure. Instead He gave us the ability to mix, to cook, to combine flavours that taste terrible alone but become extraordinary together. The star anise in your soup. The spices in your curry.This is a gift that we almost never acknowledge. And Allah notes it: “Very little of you are grateful.”The Gratitude LoopGratitude, according to both Islamic tradition and modern psychology, requires three elements: the benefit, the beneficiary, and the benefactor. The first two are easy to identify — good food, and me enjoying it. But the loop only closes when you know who to thank.Researchers at UC Davis and UC Berkeley have found that people who cannot complete this loop — who have no one ultimate to direct their gratitude toward — experience limited happiness from gratitude practice. Without God, who do you thank for good health? For a good family? For being alive?When we say Alhamdulillah, we close the loop. And then we find ourselves grateful for the ability to be grateful — which calls for another Alhamdulillah — and so it continues, deeper and deeper. That is the loop Allah built into the fitrah.Allah Takes Ownership of How He Made You“We have created you and then fashioned you.”Allah doesn't just create — He takes personal ownership of how each of us was shaped. Tall or short, dark or light, slim or otherwise. This is His doing.Which makes it worth asking: when we mock someone's appearance, who are we really criticising? If you insult a painting, the painter is the one offended. Allah shaped us. He takes ownership of that. So the next time someone comments on how you look, you are well within your rights to say — I didn't have much say in this. Take it up with my Creator.The Story of Adam — Told in AnglesThe story of Adam appears in the Quran roughly every seven juz. If we complete a khatam every month, we encounter it at the start of every week. It is our origin story, and Allah wants it close to us.But each surah tells it differently — Al-Baqarah focuses on the purpose of our creation and the dialogue with the angels. Al-A'raf zooms in on two things: the sin of Iblis, and the slip of Adam and how he returned. Different angles on the same story, the way a good film cuts between perspectives to hold your attention and reveal something new each time.The First Sin: ArroganceAllah commanded all the angels to bow before Adam. Everyone did — except Iblis.When Allah asked why, Iblis said: “I am better than him. You created me from fire and him from clay.”This is the first act of disobedience in creation. And look at what drove it — not doubt, not confusion, but kibir. Arrogance.The Prophet ﷺ defined arrogance as two things: looking down upon others, and rejecting the truth. Iblis did both in a single sentence. He rejected Allah's command. And he declared himself superior to Adam.Here is the profound irony: Iblis had no hand in his own creation. Did he choose to be made from fire? Did Adam choose clay? This was all Allah's doing. Yet Iblis took credit for what Allah created and used it to look down on what Allah created. That is kibir in its purest form.And Allah's response? “Exit. You are from among the small ones.”Kibir shares its root with kabir — greatness, bigness. Iblis wanted to be seen as great. And because of that, Allah made him small. This is the divine law that the Prophet ﷺ articulated: whoever humbles himself, Allah raises. Whoever seeks greatness through arrogance, Allah diminishes.We stopped here tonight. Tomorrow insha'Allah — why kibir happens, how Shaitan uses it, and how we defend ourselves against his tricks.Following along with the series? Consider a paid subscription to receive a free digital copy of the Surah Al-A'raf Study Guide and Workbook — your companion through this Ramadan journey.

Bismillah,Alhamdulillah, Allah mudahkan ikhtiar kita bersama untuk berkunjung dan menemani perjuangan keluarga dengan anak berkebutuhan khusus.Di balik senyum keluarga yang kita temui di hari-hari itu, mereka sedang berjuang setiap harinya menjaga anak-anak istimewa yang Allah titipkan. Mereka tidak mengeluh karena mereka tahu, setiap ujian datang bersama pertolongan Allah.“Tadinya saya dan bapaknya itu udah down ya, pesimis. Karena kan kalau pakai selang Nasogastrik, gimana ya susunya. Butuh banyak banget. Jadi saya suka irit. Tapi, saya nikmat banget ini ngurusin dia, dari sakitnya, UGD-nya. Kata Al-Qur'an juga, ‘Di balik kesulitan pasti ada kemudahan.' Jadi takdir Allah masya Allah gitu, indah,” ungkap salah seorang ibu.Mari panjatkan doa terbaik untuk mereka, maupun bersedekah rutin melalui program

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Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah. And some people also fast on the following day, which is today. I remind myself and you that in Islam, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala, first of all, Islam is the worship of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Allah ki ibadat ka naam Islam hai. Now Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala did not leave this… Continue reading Isra wal Me’raj

Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen. Wa salatu wa salamu ala ashrafil anbiya wal mursaleen. Muhammadur Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sahbih. Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. My brothers and sisters, Alhamdulillah. We worship Allah and we worship only Allah. And that is the essence of the Uhid, the essence of Islam.… Continue reading Adhaan and Iqama

Bismillah,Alhamdulillah. Di bulan mulia ini, bulan Rajab, Allah memberikan kita kemudahan dan pertolongan untuk mengirimkan 2.000 eksemplar Al-Qur'an ke Aceh Tamiang dan Sumatra Barat. Mushaf yang kita antarkan adalah pengganti dari mushaf-mushaf saudara-saudara kita, yang banyak terendam lumpur dan tidak bisa dipakai lagi.Semoga Allah memberikan pertolongan dan keberkahan bagi saudara-saudara kita untuk memanfaatkan mushaf tersebut saat ini, di Ramadan nanti, dan bertahun-tahun ke depan. Dan semoga Allah karuniakan aliran pahala tak terputus untuk kita bersama yang berjuang di dalam program Wakaf Al-Qur'an.

Bismillah,Saudaraku, setiap kesulitan adalah bagian dari perjalanan hidup. Mari renungi kembali betapa Allah Ta'ala menyayangi kita dengan semua nikmat yang diberikan-Nya. Kesulitan sejatinya adalah kesempatan untuk tumbuh, melatih jiwa, dan mendekat dengan Allah Ta'ala.Alhamdulillah, lebih dari sepekan tim LAZ Muhajir menyertai perjuangan saudara-saudara di beberapa lokasi bencana di Sumatra Barat dan Aceh, serta menyampaikan zakat kepada mereka yang menyambutnya dengan bahagia.Untuk informasi selengkapnya, insya Allah, bisa menghubungi LAZ Muhajir melalui 081288388501.Nikmati juga kemudahan berzakat melalui Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) nomor rekening 1111091036 atas nama LAZ Muhajir.Zakat bersihkan jiwa, tebarkan kebaikan.

Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) sangat mengapresiasi langkah Pemerintah Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) yang telah menyiapkan program Lumbung Mataram di desa-desa, sebagai pemasok bahan baku pangan untuk Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) di Yogyakarta. Program Lumbung Mataram ini sejalan pasal 38 Peraturan Presiden nomor 115 tahun 2025, tentang Tata Kelola Penyelenggaraan Program Makan Bergizi Gratis.“Alhamdulillah. Luar biasa. Ternyata Ngarso Dalem telah menyiapkan Program Lumbung Mataram, yang akan dibangun secara integrated, untuk peternakan dan pertanian. Lumbung Mataram ini nanti insya Allah akan memasok dapur-dapur MBG," kata Wakil Kepala BGN bidang Komunikasi Publik dan Investigasi Nanik Sudaryati Deyang. Hal tersebut disampaikan Nanik usai bertemu Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X di Gedong Wilis, Komplek Kantor Gubernur DIY, Yogyakarta, Selasa (23/12/2025).Dalam pertemuan dua jam itu, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X banyak menjelaskan tentang program Lumbung Mataram. Program ini adalah program pemberdayaan masyarakat desa di seluruh wilayah Provinsi DIY. Setiap desa menyediakan lahan kas desa 1 hingga 1,25 hektar untuk Lumbung Mataram yang akan diusahkan oleh warga yang tidak punya sawah. “Lumbung Mataram ini sudah kami siapkan sejak dua tahun yang lalu, untuk membantu warga masyarakat yang kurang beruntung," kata Sultan Keraton Yogyakarta tersebut. (Ter)

Yayak Surayak tak pernah mengira, jika usaha beternak itik dan membuat telur asin yang dilakukannya ternyata bisa mensejahterakan keluarga dan warga sekitar. Sebab, selama ini ia hanya bisa menjual 100-200 butir telur asin dalam seminggu dan sekarang setelah menjadi pemasok dapur MBG ia bisa menjual 3000-5000 butir tiap minggu atau naik 2900-4900 persen."Alhamdulillah, sejak adanya MBG di sini, peternak itik seperti kami menjadi sangat terbantu. Kalau selama ini kami hanya bisa menjual 100 sampai 200 butir telur per minggu, sekarang sekali kirim bisa 3.000 sampai 5.000 butir telur asin dan langsung dibayarkan," kata Yayak saat ditemui di rumahnya di Dusun Penjalinan, Desa Sidorejo, Kecamatan Kebonsari, Kabupaten Madiun, Jawa Timur, Sabtu (20/12).Usaha tersebut membuka lapangan pekerjaan bagi warga sekitar. Jika semula cukup membuat telur asin sendirian, ia kini tak mampu lagi mengerjakannya dengan tenaga sendiri. Ia mulai mempekerjakan ibu-ibu tetangga di sekitar rumahnya. "Sekarang ada 4 sampai 5 orang yang membantu, sementara satu orang lagi untuk packing," ujarnya. Telur asin untuk menu MBG yang diminta SPPG (Satuan Pemenuhan Pelayanan Gizi) biasanya tidak terlalu asin. Karena itu prosesnya menjadi lebih cepat. Jika telur asin yang dijual di pasar umum biasanya memerlukan waktu 12 sampai 15 hari untuk pengasinan, telur asin untuk MBG hanya memerlukan waktu 7 sampai 8 hari. "Waktu pengasinannya lebih cepat, supaya tidak terlalu asin," kata Yayak.Dengan bertambahnya permintaan telur asin dari beberapa dapur MBG di Kecamatan Sumber Sari, Yayak mulai berpikir untuk menyiapkan stok telur yang lebih banyak. Dia kini mulai memperbesar kandang dan menambah jumlah itik yang dipeliharanya. "Kita tambah bebeknya, kita kembangkan usaha peternakannya dulu," ujarnya.Karena peningkatan omset yang dia rasakan, Yayak sangat berharap agar program MBG terus berlanjut. "Sebab, perajin kecil seperti saya ini sangat terbantu, karena omsetnya naik sampai 3000 persen, perputarannya cepat, dan sampai ke kami-kami ini. Selain itu, banyak warga yang bisa bekerja," ucapnya.

Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah, Rabbil Alameen, wassalatu wassalamu ala ashrafil anbiya wal mursaleen, Muhammadu rasulullahi sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sahibu sallam, tasliman kathiran kathira. Fammabadu, my brothers and sisters, somebody asked me a question, I’ve been, last two further reminders, we’ve been talking about, of secret of success, and I said find a problem,… Continue reading Find a problem to solve – #3

Every human being on this earth comes from a mother who was once pregnant. Every pregnant woman in our current world and in times gone by have had their own unique paths, stories, experiences and challenges to give birth to the child or children they rear.In 2023, we hosted our first (and insha'Allah not last) live storytelling event for Muslims. In this event, we heard from Zahra - a civil servant and mum-of-2 - who spoke about the birth of her daughter Noor (spoiler alert: in her kitchen!). In this episode, she talks about the mental and physical journey of labour - but more specifically the mental and spiritually grounding work she needed to do in order to get there - while of course, trusting Allah in the process, and remembering that the only thing predictable in childbirth is: unpredictability. The commentary for this episode was recorded in 2024, and in among our team Alhamdulillah we have also been blessed with more babies between us in that time - as such, the episode took a bit of a backseat in being published. But on a repeat listening, this is a story that needs to be shared with the world. This is not just a story of childbirth - but a series of grounding reflections to remind us of birth, and the One Who created us in the first place. Listen to this episode and share with loved ones - particularly those who are pregnant too, or may have given birth recently. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit submissionspodcast.substack.com

Auto-generated transcript: As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Alhamdulillah. As-salātu wa-salāmu ʿalā-i-rasūli-llāh wa-alā-ālihi wa-sahbihi wa-man walā. Wa-ba’āt. I am absolutely delighted to see all of you, mā shā’a Llāh. May Allah bless you and protect you. May Allah use you for His work, in shā’a Llāh. And the thing I want to remind myself of you is… Continue reading Kuwait Youth program – Importance of Seerah

Alhamdulillah, my heart is full.I recently had the honour of serving once again as translator for Habib Kadhim as-Saqqaf — a blessing I never take for granted.In 2022, Allah granted me the opportunity to welcome him to Perth for the very first time, and to serve as his translator during that visit. It remains a very precious moment in my life and one I am always grateful for.And now, on his third visit, I was able to receive him at Qaswa House in full action — with over 200 members of our Qommunity present: students, parents, and families all gathered to benefit from his wisdom, character, and prophetic gentleness.I am deeply thankful to Habib Kadhim for honouring us with his presence, and grateful to the team who made this trip possible — especially those who worked quietly and unseen in the background to make everything run smoothly.To be able to serve a scholar of his stature is a gift I cannot repay.To share that blessing with our Qaswa family makes it even more meaningful.May Allah accept from all, keep us close to the people of knowledge, and allow us to honour them always. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

Two years ago, this started as a joke. Something small. Something only meant for my kids. Today, it's a space filled with souls, reflections, healing, and akhirah friends.Alhamdulillah

Auto-generated transcript: Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim, Alhamdulillah, Rabbil Alameen, wa salatu wa salamu ala ashrafil biya’i wa al-mursaleen. Muhammadur Rasulullah, sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi, wa sahbihi wa sallamu ala alayhi wa sallamu ala alayhi wa sallam. A person says, I am standing here at the window of my room in Hilton, in Medina. And as… Continue reading How to live a life of influence

Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Alhamdulillah, Rabbil Alameen, wa salatu wa salamu ala ashrafil abya’i wal mursaleen, Muhammadun Rasulullah, insallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi, wa sahbihi salam, tasliman kathiran kathira, amman wa ba’du. My brothers and sisters, I’m sitting, standing here, you can see right opposite the Prophet Sharif. I’m thinking to myself, here I… Continue reading They work for Rasoolullahﷺ

Auto-generated transcript: As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Alhamdulillah. Ya Rabbi al-Alamin. Wa sallatu wa sallam ala ashra min al-fiya wal mursaleen. Muhammadur Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sallam. Tasbeeman kathiran kathiran. Ummabadum. My brothers and sisters, alhamdulillah. I am in Masjid al-Nabiyyat al-Sharif. As you can see, this classic architecture, all… Continue reading Remember the Brotherhood

Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Alhamdulillah, wa bilalameen, wa salatu wassalamu ala ashraf, bi zanbi wal mursaleen, Muhammadur Rasulullah, sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi, wa sallamu wa sallam, tasliman kaseeran kaseera. Umma baadu, for those of you who can recognize this, you know where I am, I don’t need to explain, that is the bottom of the… Continue reading From Masjid An Nabawi Ash-Shareef

Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Alhamdulillah, Rabbil Alameen, wassalatu wassalamu ala al-sharafi al-anbiya wal-mursaleen. Muhammad Rasulullah, sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sallam, tasliman kathiran kathiran. Firmabadu, my brothers and sisters. Alhamdulillah, bi-zinillahi ta’ala. My wife and I, we are going for Umrah just now. We ask… Continue reading You can never repay anyone

Auto-generated transcript: Khilal Ramadan Rahim, Alhamdulillah, Rabbil Alameen, Wasalatu Wasalamu Alayhi Sharifil Abiyyil Mursaleen, Muhammad Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa’ala Alihi Wasallam, Tasleeman Kaseeran Kaseera, Faman Badu. My brother and sister, it’s very, very important to think about the purification of the heart, tasiyat al-nafs, for learning Islam. People come to me and say, I want… Continue reading Tazkiyya before Ta’aleem

Auto-generated transcript: My brothers and sisters, Alhamdulillah, we all know and we all talk about the biggest need of the Muslim Ummah today, which is that of unity. And we also know Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala commanded us and said, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said, hold firmly together, jami’an, to the rope of Allah subhanahu… Continue reading Active Listening to resolve conflicts

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Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen. Wa salatu wa salamu ala ashrafi al-anbiya wal-mursaleen. Wa hamadu Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa sallam tasliman kathiran kathira. The seventh right that Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has upon us which we are supposed to fulfill is that we accept his judgment in all… Continue reading Rights of Rasoolullahﷺ – part 7

Auto-generated transcript: Salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Alhamdulillah, Rabbil Alameen. Wa salatu wa salam ala al-sharafi al-anbiya ibn Musaleen Muhammad Rasulullah. Sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa sallam tasliman kathiran kathira. So, amma baadu, my brothers and sisters, Jazakallah khairun to all of you, especially the brothers from UMass for taking the… Continue reading 4-Hard Truths

‎السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ We're back after a much-needed break! Life has been life-ing—but Alhamdulillah, we're finally returning to some steadiness. Let's catch up and dive into the importance of rest and being present in our children's lives.Of course, rest wouldn't be complete without a classic Biyagi story to make you laugh!Note: We had a little audio hiccup around the 14-minute mark—thanks for your patience and understanding.Enjoy this new episode from BnB Edition!

Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillah wa salatu wa salamu ala Rasulillah. We are talking about Allah’s plans and what we should, what should be our attitude with regard to that. In short, the attitude of a Muslim to the plan of Allah is an attitude of submission. Which we say, we are pleased with whatever Allah… Continue reading Plan of Allahﷻ

Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah, alhamdulillah wa kafa wa salamun ala ibadihi allatheena astafa amma ba’d. My dear respected brothers, elders and sisters, inshallah I’d like to first of all give salam to every single one of you and welcome you here today. And inshallah today I’ll be speaking about the final few days of the life… Continue reading The last days of the Prophetﷺ

“Five kids? Three under four? How did you even survive that stage?”As a mum who's been there, I can tell you — it wasn't easy. But what carried me through were a handful of habits I built early on, and they still ground me in motherhood today, Alhamdulillah.In today's episode, I'm sharing the 5 habits that transformed my days as a young mum:Nourishing my body instead of punishing itPrioritizing daily movement in simple, realistic waysWaking up before my kids to pour from a full cupTaking mini self-care breaks throughout the dayAnd intentionally connecting with each child in small but meaningful moments.Mama, you don't need perfection or long routines to feel calmer and more present. With small, consistent choices, you can create peaceful rhythms in your home — even in the busiest seasons of motherhood.If this episode resonates and you're ready to embody these habits with consistency, I'd love to support you inside Holistic Tarbiyah Academy — my 4-month mentorship program to help you realign, regulate, and parent with ihsan.https://www.toddlertarbiyah.com/holistictarbiyahacademy Let's walk this journey of motherhood with peace, purpose, and presence.

Alhamdulillah, I was given the honour of delivering the Friday Khutbah at the Australia Open Pencak Silat International Championship 2024. It was the first time for Australia to host an international silat tournament.When the organiser approached me asking if I can deliver the khutbah at the tournament, my heart skipped a beat. For those of you who know me, will know my love for martial arts.Here's some snippets from the khutbah. May Allah reward the organisers for their hard work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

Full transcript (AI generated)Alhamdulillah, we praise Allah for allowing us to gather on this beautiful—if a little chilly—morning. Alhamdulillah for this amazing weather.It was lovely to see the president of the Islamic society in red and white today. To our Indonesian brothers and sisters: Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan—Happy Independence Day. Eighty years since independence—may Allah keep your nation in peace and strength.If anyone needs proof that Islam was not spread by the sword, just look at our region. You don't find armies forcing Islam upon the people there. Rather, traders—many from Hadramawt in Yemen—came to the Indonesian archipelago. The Indonesians were impressed by their honesty and akhlaq. The sultans and rulers accepted Islam, and as was common then, when a king accepted a faith, much of his people followed.Some argue, “But what about the Indian subcontinent—Pakistan and India—didn't Islam spread there by northern armies?” Even there, the heart of Islam's spread was da‘wah and reason, not compulsion.Look at Syria and Egypt. Egypt was opened by ‘Amr ibn al-‘Ās in the time of ‘Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb. Syria and Damascus were opened by Khālid ibn al-Walīd. Muslims ruled those lands, yet it took 500 years before Syria became majority Muslim, and around 300 years for Egypt. If Islam were spread by force, everyone would have “converted” within decades. History shows otherwise.Consider also the monastery of St Catherine in Sinai. It predates Islam, and they proudly claim to hold a letter from the Prophet ﷺ guaranteeing the safety of Christians in Egypt. Whether or not you accept the document, the point stands: Islam lived alongside other faiths. In greater Bilād al-Shām—what we call the Levant—multiple religions have long flourished.A stable nation is a great blessing from Allah. One of the early scholars said: I make du‘ā' for our rulers, that Allah rectifies their affairs. When asked, “Why not just make du‘ā' for yourself?” he replied, “If I pray for myself, only I benefit. If I pray for the ruler, everyone benefits.” Even if a ruler is flawed, there is no harm in asking Allah to guide them and make them just—because a just leader benefits all.When we talk about nation-states, let's be honest: many borders are colonial lines. What separates Malaysia and Indonesia? We are one people in so many ways. We speak closely related languages. Historically, the region has been called by many names: the Malay world, the archipelago, even Jāwī—so scholars from our lands were known in the Arab world as “al-Jāwī,” whether they were Javanese, Malay, Bugis, Makassarese, or others. The difference between Malaysia and Indonesia today largely traces to the Dutch and the British.So how do we relate to nation-states? Two extremes exist. One says, “There is no nation—only the Ummah—restore the Khilāfah now.” The other says, “I will die for this colonial line.” The truth, as our scholars remind us, is the balanced middle path. We are one Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, and we also live in nation-states. Attempts to tear down states overnight have, in recent history, brought much harm. We live within reality while never forgetting the greater reality: every Muslim we meet is our brother or sister in faith, and that bond is sacred.The Prophet ﷺ himself showed us how to balance love of homeland. He loved Makkah—his birthplace, the land of his ancestors, home of the Ka‘bah built by Ibrāhīm and Ismā‘īl. He left only because it became unsafe—he was forced out. On his way out he turned back and said, “O Makkah, had my people not expelled me, I would never have left you.” But when he migrated to Madīnah, he loved it too, and made du‘ā': “O Allah, make us love Madīnah as we love Makkah, or even more,” and, “O Allah, bless Madīnah twice what You blessed Makkah.”He became part of Madīnah's community—integrating Muhājirīn and Anṣār, building a strong society—while his heart still loved Makkah. That's balance.Many of us here were born elsewhere—Malaysia, Indonesia, Lebanon, and beyond—and migrated to Australia. Love your country of origin; that's natural and from the sunnah of fitrah. But also accept the reality: we live here now by choice. So contribute here. Build here. Strengthen community here. Loving Australia doesn't mean hating your country of origin, and loving your homeland doesn't mean ignoring the reality and responsibilities of this country that has given us so much. Ask: How can I make this country, this society, this community better?I often say: loving the country you live in—serving it—is following the sunnah, because that's what the Prophet ﷺ did in Madīnah. Wherever a Muslim goes, they make the place better. In Malay we say: a good seed grows wherever it lands—even on a mountain. That's the believer: wherever we go, we leave goodness.Today I want to focus on Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt—a chapter I call the community's Standard Operating Procedure. It was revealed in late Madīnan years—around year 9 AH—barely over a year before the Prophet's passing. Year 9 is known as ‘Ām al-Wufūd—the Year of Delegations—with tribes pouring into Madīnah to pledge allegiance: sometimes politically, sometimes religiously.Look at the numbers to feel the context. In Makkah, after 13 years of da‘wah, roughly 80-plus men migrated with the Prophet ﷺ. Within two years in Madīnah, that number grew to around 300. At Uḥud, around 700 fought; by al-Khandaq, 3,000. At the Fath (Conquest) of Makkah in year 8, 10,000. By the Prophet's Ḥajj in year 10, more than 120,000. Exponential growth. What fueled it? One key event was the Treaty of al-Ḥudaybiyyah in year 6: a period of peace. In times of war, growth was modest; in times of peace, da‘wah flourished. Islam spreads best with safety, honesty, and service—not with the sword.Now to al-Ḥujurāt itself—“the Chambers”—named after the simple living quarters of the Prophet ﷺ. Despite becoming the most influential man in Arabia, his home was about 5m x 5m. Think of an IKEA showcase room—that's roughly the size. Before Khaybar, the Sahābah often tied stones to their stomachs from hunger. After Khaybar, prosperity came to the community, but the Prophet's personal lifestyle didn't change. When his household's income increased, he didn't buy a bigger house or a fancier camel. He increased in infaq—in giving. Some of his wives understandably asked for more comfort. Allah revealed that the Prophet's family are held to a higher standard, choosing Allah and the Ākhirah over worldly luxury. (Brothers, don't take this as ammunition against your wives—we are not prophets, and our families are not the Mothers of the Believers. Balance is key. The Prophet also taught that the best charity is what you spend on your family.)The sūrah begins: “O you who believe, do not put yourselves before Allah and His Messenger.” Our feelings and preferences take a back seat when the command of Allah and His Messenger is clear. But clarity matters—this is why the Ummah has tafāsīr and scholarship. In the time of ‘Alī and Mu‘āwiyah, the Khawārij claimed, “Back to Qur'ān and Sunnah!” ‘Alī brought the muṣḥaf and said, “Let the Qur'ān speak.” They said, “It can't.” Exactly—we need scholars; the Qur'ān is interpreted and applied through qualified understanding.Next, adab with the Prophet ﷺ: “Do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet…” The context: in the Year of Delegations, Abū Bakr and ‘Umar were assigning officials to receive tribes. Their discussion became loud—near the Prophet ﷺ. Allah revealed the warning that raising voices in his presence could nullify deeds. From then, they barely spoke above a whisper before him. One Companion with a naturally loud voice stopped attending the masjid out of fear. The Prophet ﷺ noticed his absence (as was his habit after ṣalāh) and reassured him.How is this relevant now? When you visit al-Rawḍah in Madīnah, remember your adab—don't push, don't argue. And more broadly: respect the Sunnah and ḥadīth. Don't weaponise ḥadīth to defeat one another. Imām Mālik would bathe, dress well, and apply perfume before narrating ḥadīth—because these are the words of the Prophet ﷺ. His mother told him when he was a child: “Learn your teacher's manners before his knowledge.” Many giants of our tradition were raised by remarkable mothers—may Allah increase the piety of our families.Now, the central ayah for our time—49:6:If a fāsiq brings you news, verify (fatabayyanū), lest you harm people out of ignorance and become regretful.Another qirā'ah reads fatathabbātū—establish the truth carefully. Both meanings are needed: verify the facts(tathabbūt) and clarify the context (tabayyun). Something can be factually true but contextually misunderstood. This ayah was revealed when a zakat-collector panicked at the stern-looking welcome of a Bedouin tribe, returned to Madīnah, and reported refusal to pay. War was nearly launched—until the matter was checked and clarified. It was simply a misreading of their manner.Brothers and sisters, we live in an age of instant forwarding. “Shared as received” does not absolve us. Better not to share than to spread harm. The Prophet ﷺ said it's enough falsehood for a person to relay everything they hear. We will be accountable for what we circulate.Next, Allah addresses conflict: “If two groups of believers fight, make peace between them.” Note: believers—disagreement and even fights can sadly occur in this world. Our job is to be peacemakers—afshū al-salām—not arsonists who inflame tensions.Then Allah forbids mockery, belittling nicknames, and demeaning jokes. A one-off joke may pass; repeated “teasing” cuts the heart. Joke with people, not at them. Give good nicknames—like the Prophet ﷺ did with Abū Hurayrah, “father of kittens,” because he loved cats.Finally, the universal ayah—49:13:“O mankind, We created you from male and female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may know one another…”Islam doesn't merely tolerate difference—it celebrates it. Li-ta‘ārafū—so you can truly know one another. Our diversity is a strength, not a weakness.A small story from campus days: we used to hold ifṭār at the Hacker Café. When policy changes demanded payment for bookings, the Malays among us—known for adab and non-confrontation—were ready to accept and move on. Our Arab brothers said, “No, this is our right; let's advocate.” Alhamdulillah, by different strengths working together, we kept the space. Sometimes a firm voice is needed; sometimes a calming voice. We need each other.Even our food is multicultural. Malaysians and Indonesians love sambal, but chilli isn't native to us—it came via Iberian traders after their colonisation of the Americas. They found it too spicy and passed it along; we said, “Bismillah—this is amazing!” Now, a meal without sambal hardly feels complete. That's multiculturalism on a plate.The Anṣār and Muhājirīn had different temperaments. The Prophet ﷺ praised the Anṣārī women for their confidence in asking questions—something Makkan women initially found difficult. Different strengths, one Ummah. Be like the beethat seeks flowers, not the fly that looks for wounds.Even our differences in madhāhib and approaches are strengths. Teaching ‘aqīdah to children benefits from the clarity and simplicity associated with “Salafī” pedagogy; engaging philosophers and other faiths may require the tools preserved in Ash‘arī and Māturīdī kalām. In fiqh, our differences are a mercy. I came from a Shāfi‘ī background where Jumu‘ah requires forty settled men. Early on here, I looked out and counted twenty-eight—then remembered I hadn't checked visa statuses! Alhamdulillah for Ḥanafī fiqh, where a much smaller number suffices. Our differences, handled with adab, make life easier, not harder. The line is only crossed when difference turns to violence or takfīr over minor issues.Thank you for spending your precious, cold winter morning with me. We ask Allah to accept this from us.We make du‘ā' that Allah blesses Indonesia with peace, prosperity, and barakah for her people; that He blesses the entire Ummah; that He blesses Australia and guides its leaders to make wise decisions for the public good—not just for narrow economic interests of some quarter.We ask Allah to protect our brothers and sisters in Palestine, especially Gaza. O Allah, they are hungry—feed them. They are surrounded from every direction—but all directions belong to You. Protect them. Grant the martyrs the highest Jannah. Reunite parents and children separated by rubble, and reunite us with them in Jannah. Do not let our hearts turn away from them when the world turns its back. Use us as means for their aid and liberation. Guide us, employ us in Your service, and accept from us, O Most Merciful.Āmīn. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

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