The reflections of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) on the dominion of the heavens and the earth were his path to certainty. The more a person contemplates the greatness of creation, the stronger their certainty in the power and majesty of the Creator. Let us nourish our faith by reflecting on the signs of Allah.
Faith in the Unseen in Islam
When you see those who are distracted by the signs of Allah and cause confusion around them, turn away from them until they move away from misguidance. Preserve your faith and do not be swayed by those who lead you astray, follow the straight path.
"Indeed, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire – and never will you find for them a helper –" [Qur’an: 4: 145]
"The hypocrites are in the lowest level of the Hellfire, where the heart conceals disbelief and shows faith. Muslims should beware of showing off and hypocrisy in speech and actions. Let us make sincerity of intention and faith the foundation of our lives
The hypocrite men and hypocrite women are of one another. They enjoin what is wrong and forbid what is right and close their hands. They have forgotten Allah, so He has forgotten them [accordingly]. Indeed, the hypocrites – it is they who are the defiantly disobedient. [Qur’an: 9: 67]
"The hypocrites work against the truth, they command what is wrong and oppose what is right, and they forget Allah, so Allah forgets them. Let us beware of hypocrisy in speech and action, and remain sincere in our deeds.
And thus, did We show Abraham the realm of the heavens and the earth that he would be among the certain [in faith]" [Qur’an: 6: 75]
The reflections of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) on the dominion of the heavens and the earth were his path to certainty. The more a person contemplates the greatness of creation, the stronger their certainty in the power and majesty of the Creator. Let us nourish our faith by reflecting on the signs of Allah.
"O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true." [Qur’an: 9: 119]
"Truthfulness is the path to salvation. Let our companionship with the truthful be our way to a pure heart and sincere words. (Fear Allah and be with the truthful) to live a life full of blessings and guidance.
"And when you see those who engage in [offensive] discourse concerning Our verses, then turn away from them until they enter into another conversation. And if Satan should cause you to forget, then do not remain after the reminder with the wrongdoing people." [Qur’an: 6: 68]
"When you see those who are distracted by the signs of Allah and cause confusion around them, turn away from them until they move away from misguidance. Preserve your faith and do not be swayed by those who lead you astray, follow the straight path.
"Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbour, the neighbour farther away, the companion at your side, the traveller, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful…" [Qur’an: 4: 36]
"Kindness to neighbours is one of the greatest values emphasized by our noble religion. The rights of neighbors are not limited to close ones only, but also extend to distant neighbors. Let us make God's mercy and justice the foundation of our daily interactions.
"Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Aware?" [Qur’an: 64: 14]
Allah, the Almighty, is the most knowledgeable about what He has created and the most aware of His creation. He is the Subtle, the Expert, who knows the state of every creation.
There is no healing or peace except from Him. Let us trust His wisdom and mercy in every matter.
"Say, 'In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy – in that let them rejoice; it is better than what they accumulate.'" [Qur’an: 10: 58]
We rejoice in what Allah has blessed us with from His bounty and mercy, which is better for us than everything we have gathered from this world. Let us be grateful and always remember that the pleasure of Allah is the greatest blessing.
"O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Aware." [Qur’an: 49: 13]
"Allah, the Almighty, created us as nations and tribes so that we may know one another. The diversity among us is a blessing, not a division, and through it, we build our relationships on the foundation of respect and understanding.
"And those who join that which Allah has ordered to be joined and fear their Lord and are afraid of the evil of [their] account" [Qur’an: 13: 21]
"Those who maintain the bonds that Allah has commanded to be maintained are the ones who deserve success and mercy. Let us work on strengthening the human and faith-based ties between us, for they are the key to goodness and blessings.