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An archive from [https://quranreflect.com/hausadictionary QuranReflect.com/HausaDictionary]

== Reflections on [[Quran/18/49]], [[Quran/95/8]] [https://chatgpt.com/c/68138a59-a560-8001-9d0e-66e6d02f9b24] ==

==[https://quranreflect.com/posts/37564 Reflections] on [[Quran/2/3]], [[Quran/31/34]], and [[Quran/67/12]] [https://chatgpt.com/c/6829275d-eb34-8001-863b-3297b54f0ecb]==

Both "Wa lā yaẓlimu rabbuka aḥadan" (18:49) and "A-laysa Allāhu bi-aḥkami l-ḥākimīn" (95:8) affirm Allah’s justice, but they do so in [[distinct]] and [[complementary]] ways.

Bismillah

"The keys of the Unseen are five and no one knows them but Allah: no one knows what is in the womb but Allah, no one knows what will happen tomorrow but Allah, no one knows when it will rain but Allah, no one knows where he will die but Allah, and no one knows when the Hour will be established but Allah." (Bukhari)

This hadith popped up on my notifications courtesy of the Qalby app, may Allah bless them for their beneficial reminders. It was my first encounter with the hadith. It triggered my curiosity and reminded me of the two Qur'an ayats I've memorized that mentions the unseen (ghayb)... 2:3 and 67:12. Upon further research, I found out that the hadith reflects another verse in the Qur'an: Surah Luqman (31:34).

Together, these are ayats that may teach us to:

1. Believe in what we cannot see (2:3)

2. Surrender to Al-Aleemun Khabeer and what we cannot control (31:34)

3. Revere Ar-Raqeeb, the One who sees us when no one else does (67:12)

These verses are not abstract theology — they’re spiritual orientation points. They remind us where to place our trust, how to carry our solitude, and how to walk through the unknown with yaqeen.

May we be among those who walk with faith, live with trust, and die with certainty — in the unseen that only Allah sees. Ameen!

== [https://quranreflect.com/posts/37416 Reflections] on [[Quran/13/10]] and [[Quran/67/13]] ==

[[Bismillah]]. [[Subhanallah]][https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=subhanallah&rdfrom=Subhanallah], I was just [[clearing out]] my [[inbox]] as usual when the ayahaday.com's [[email]] came in:

''"It is the same ˹to Him˺ whether any of you '''speaks secretly or openly,''' whether one hides in the darkness of night or goes about in broad daylight. (13:10)"''

I'm immediately reminded of a similar verse in Suratul Mulk 67:13: "''Whether you '''speak secretly or openly'''—He surely knows best what is ˹hidden˺ in the heart."''

I thought, surely they are closely related and reinforce a similar theme, but perhaps with subtle differences in structure, emphasis, and style. Both verses remind us that nothing is hidden from Allah — whether in speech, action, or thought.

13:10 teaches us not to think that being secretive or moving at night escapes His sight.

67:13 tells us even if no one hears us or sees us, Allah knows our intention, our heart — the seat of sincerity or deception.

Thus these ayats serve both as solace, knowing that even when one feels isolated and misunderstood, Allah fully knows. But also as a deterrent from His disobedience. May Allah Ar-Raqeeb always keep us in a state of muraqabah or heightened awareness before Him, ameen.

== [https://quranreflect.com/posts/37415 Reflections] on [[Quran/18/49]], [[Quran/95/8]] [https://chatgpt.com/c/68138a59-a560-8001-9d0e-66e6d02f9b24] ==

Bismillah. Both "Wa lā yaẓlimu rabbuka aḥadan" (18:49) and "A-laysa Allāhu bi-aḥkami l-ḥākimīn" (95:8) affirm Allah’s justice, but they do so in [[distinct]] and [[complementary]] ways.

🕊️ Together, they [[affirm]] that Allah not only never [[wrongs]] anyone, but also [[judges]] with perfect wisdom — no injustice and no imperfection. One [[negates]] all injustice, the other [[declares]] the highest level of justice.

As a divorced dad of a 3 year old son, who's now a 10 hour drive away from me, I often somberly reminisce and long for our first 2 years of life together. Alhamdulillah for the gift of salah however, which is always right around the corner for me to reestablish my connection with Allah, Al-Hakeem, Al-Hakam, Al-Adl. I often try to read those verses as a reminder to myself and to gain some solace as they help me accept the bitter feeling of betrayal and the grief of loss that I often feel. It strengthens me to continue to soldier on with beautiful patience like Yaqoob AS and our beloved prophet ﷺ...

1. Surah Yusuf (12:18)

فَصَبْرٌ جَمِيلٌ ۖ وَاللَّهُ الْمُسْتَعَانُ عَلَىٰ مَا تَصِفُونَ

"So [for me], beautiful patience. And Allah is the one sought for help against that which you describe."

— Yusuf 12:18

Context: Yaqub (Jacob) responds with ṣabrun jamīl when his sons bring a false story about Yusuf (Joseph). It is a model of dignified endurance without complaining to people.

2. Surah Yusuf (12:83)

قَالَ بَلْ سَوَّلَتْ لَكُمْ أَنفُسُكُمْ أَمْرًا ۖ فَصَبْرٌ جَمِيلٌ ۖ عَسَى اللَّهُ أَن يَأْتِيَنِي بِهِمْ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْعَلِيمُ الْحَكِيمُ

"He said, 'Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so beautiful patience. Perhaps Allah will bring them all to me. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise.'"

— Yusuf 12:83

Context: Again, Yaqub speaks after losing another son (Binyamin). He repeats ṣabrun jamīl, demonstrating continued reliance and trust in Allah despite compounding loss.

3. Surah Al-Ma‘ārij (70:5)

فَاصْبِرْ صَبْرًا جَمِيلًا

"So be patient with a beautiful patience."

— Al-Ma‘ārij 70:5

Context: Allah commands the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to exhibit ṣabrun jamīl in the face of mockery and denial from disbelievers. This reinforces the prophetic model of forbearance without bitterness.

Now I can see why even Aisha AS invoked these words. [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 60, Hadith 274]

I pray Rabbana afrig ʿalaynā ṣabran wa thabbit aqdāmanā wansurnā ʿala al-qawmil-kāfirīn

“Our Lord, pour upon us (this beautiful) patience, make our feet firm, and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.”

— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:250

== [https://quranreflect.com/posts/37340 Reflections] on [[Quran/18/46]], [[Quran/63/9]] ==

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== [https://quranreflect.com/posts/37247 Reflections] on [[Quran/81/26]] and [[Quran/51/50]] ==

[https://www.instagram.com/p/DJuW_QYsOuk/?img_index=1]

When Allah asks in Qur'an 81:26, "So where are you going?", it's not just a rhetorical question — it's a divine nudge, a mirror to the soul. And your answer, rooted in Qur’an 51:50, “So flee to Allah”, captures both vulnerability and hope.

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 An archive from [https://quranreflect.com/hausadictionary QuranReflect.com/HausaDictionary]
-== Reflections on [[Quran/18/49]], [[Quran/95/8]] [https://chatgpt.com/c/68138a59-a560-8001-9d0e-66e6d02f9b24] ==
+==[https://quranreflect.com/posts/37564 Reflections] on [[Quran/2/3]], [[Quran/31/34]], and [[Quran/67/12]] [https://chatgpt.com/c/6829275d-eb34-8001-863b-3297b54f0ecb]==
-Both "Wa lā yaẓlimu rabbuka aḥadan" (18:49) and "A-laysa Allāhu bi-aḥkami l-ḥākimīn" (95:8) affirm Allah’s justice, but they do so in [[distinct]] and [[complementary]] ways.
+Bismillah
+"The keys of the Unseen are five and no one knows them but Allah: no one knows what is in the womb but Allah, no one knows what will happen tomorrow but Allah, no one knows when it will rain but Allah, no one knows where he will die but Allah, and no one knows when the Hour will be established but Allah." (Bukhari)
+This hadith popped up on my notifications courtesy of the Qalby app, may Allah bless them for their beneficial reminders. It was my first encounter with the hadith. It triggered my curiosity and reminded me of the two Qur'an ayats I've memorized that mentions the unseen (ghayb)... 2:3 and 67:12. Upon further research, I found out that the hadith reflects another verse in the Qur'an: Surah Luqman (31:34).
+Together, these are ayats that may teach us to:
+. Believe in what we cannot see (2:3)
+. Surrender to Al-Aleemun Khabeer and what we cannot control (31:34)
+. Revere Ar-Raqeeb, the One who sees us when no one else does (67:12)
+These verses are not abstract theology — they’re spiritual orientation points. They remind us where to place our trust, how to carry our solitude, and how to walk through the unknown with yaqeen.
+May we be among those who walk with faith, live with trust, and die with certainty — in the unseen that only Allah sees. Ameen!
+== [https://quranreflect.com/posts/37416 Reflections] on [[Quran/13/10]] and [[Quran/67/13]] ==
+[[Bismillah]]. [[Subhanallah]][https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=subhanallah&rdfrom=Subhanallah], I was just [[clearing out]] my [[inbox]] as usual when the ayahaday.com's [[email]] came in:
+''"It is the same ˹to Him˺ whether any of you '''speaks secretly or openly,''' whether one hides in the darkness of night or goes about in broad daylight. (13:10)"''
+I'm immediately reminded of a similar verse in Suratul Mulk 67:13: "''Whether you '''speak secretly or openly'''—He surely knows best what is ˹hidden˺ in the heart."''
+I thought, surely they are closely related and reinforce a similar theme, but perhaps with subtle differences in structure, emphasis, and style. Both verses remind us that nothing is hidden from Allah — whether in speech, action, or thought.
+:10 teaches us not to think that being secretive or moving at night escapes His sight.
+:13 tells us even if no one hears us or sees us, Allah knows our intention, our heart — the seat of sincerity or deception.
+Thus these ayats serve both as solace, knowing that even when one feels isolated and misunderstood, Allah fully knows. But also as a deterrent from His disobedience. May Allah Ar-Raqeeb always keep us in a state of muraqabah or heightened awareness before Him, ameen.
+== [https://quranreflect.com/posts/37415 Reflections] on [[Quran/18/49]], [[Quran/95/8]] [https://chatgpt.com/c/68138a59-a560-8001-9d0e-66e6d02f9b24] ==
+Bismillah. Both "Wa lā yaẓlimu rabbuka aḥadan" (18:49) and "A-laysa Allāhu bi-aḥkami l-ḥākimīn" (95:8) affirm Allah’s justice, but they do so in [[distinct]] and [[complementary]] ways.
 🕊️ Together, they [[affirm]] that Allah not only never [[wrongs]] anyone, but also [[judges]] with perfect wisdom — no injustice and no imperfection. One [[negates]] all injustice, the other [[declares]] the highest level of justice.
+As a divorced dad of a 3 year old son, who's now a 10 hour drive away from me, I often somberly reminisce and long for our first 2 years of life together. Alhamdulillah for the gift of salah however, which is always right around the corner for me to reestablish my connection with Allah, Al-Hakeem, Al-Hakam, Al-Adl. I often try to read those verses as a reminder to myself and to gain some solace as they help me accept the bitter feeling of betrayal and the grief of loss that I often feel. It strengthens me to continue to soldier on with beautiful patience like Yaqoob AS and our beloved prophet ﷺ...
+. Surah Yusuf (12:18)
+فَصَبْرٌ جَمِيلٌ ۖ وَاللَّهُ الْمُسْتَعَانُ عَلَىٰ مَا تَصِفُونَ
+"So [for me], beautiful patience. And Allah is the one sought for help against that which you describe."
+— Yusuf 12:18
+Context: Yaqub (Jacob) responds with ṣabrun jamīl when his sons bring a false story about Yusuf (Joseph). It is a model of dignified endurance without complaining to people.
+. Surah Yusuf (12:83)
+قَالَ بَلْ سَوَّلَتْ لَكُمْ أَنفُسُكُمْ أَمْرًا ۖ فَصَبْرٌ جَمِيلٌ ۖ عَسَى اللَّهُ أَن يَأْتِيَنِي بِهِمْ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْعَلِيمُ الْحَكِيمُ
+"He said, 'Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so beautiful patience. Perhaps Allah will bring them all to me. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise.'"
+— Yusuf 12:83
+Context: Again, Yaqub speaks after losing another son (Binyamin). He repeats ṣabrun jamīl, demonstrating continued reliance and trust in Allah despite compounding loss.
+. Surah Al-Ma‘ārij (70:5)
+فَاصْبِرْ صَبْرًا جَمِيلًا
+"So be patient with a beautiful patience."
+— Al-Ma‘ārij 70:5
+Context: Allah commands the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to exhibit ṣabrun jamīl in the face of mockery and denial from disbelievers. This reinforces the prophetic model of forbearance without bitterness.
+Now I can see why even Aisha AS invoked these words. [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 60, Hadith 274]
+I pray Rabbana afrig ʿalaynā ṣabran wa thabbit aqdāmanā wansurnā ʿala al-qawmil-kāfirīn
+“Our Lord, pour upon us (this beautiful) patience, make our feet firm, and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.”
+— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:250
 == [https://quranreflect.com/posts/37340 Reflections] on [[Quran/18/46]], [[Quran/63/9]] ==
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 == [https://quranreflect.com/posts/37247 Reflections] on [[Quran/81/26]] and [[Quran/51/50]] ==
+[https://www.instagram.com/p/DJuW_QYsOuk/?img_index=1]
 When Allah asks in Qur'an 81:26, "So where are you going?", it's not just a rhetorical question — it's a divine nudge, a mirror to the soul. And your answer, rooted in Qur’an 51:50, “So flee to Allah”, captures both vulnerability and hope.