When truths are revealed after it's too late, only regrets remain.
Remember that faith is useless after the test has been taken, so act now before you say, "Oh, if only I had known."
“If you could but see when the criminals are hanging their heads before their Lord, [saying], “Our Lord, we have seen and heard, so return us [to the world]; we will work righteousness. Indeed, we are [now] certain.” (As-Sajdah: 12)
When truths are revealed after it's too late, only regrets remain.
Remember that faith is useless after the test has been taken, so act now before you say, "Oh, if only I had known."
“If you could but see when the criminals are hanging their heads before their Lord, [saying], “Our Lord, we have seen and heard, so return us [to the world]; we will work righteousness. Indeed, we are [now] certain.” (As-Sajdah: 12)
There will come a moment when everyone will clearly see the truth , but the opportunity will have passed.
Real certainty is to believe before you are forced to believe.
“And the Horn will be blown; and at once from the graves to their Lord they will hasten They will say, “O woe to us! Who has raised us up from our sleeping place?” [The reply will be], “This is what the Most Merciful had promised, and the messengers told the truth.” (Ya Seen: 51-52)
On a day when what no one expects will happen, people will be resurrected from their graves and will ask, "Who brought us back to life?"
A reminder of Allah's power and might on a day when regrets will be useless.
“And the Horn will be blown; and at once from the graves to their Lord they will hasten They will say, “O woe to us! Who has raised us up from our sleeping place?” [The reply will be], “This is what the Most Merciful had promised, and the messengers told the truth.” (Ya Seen: 51-52)
Allah will bring the dead back to life in a single second, and will reveal to us His promise that is certain to come.
“Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, ‘My Lord, send me back that I may do righteousness in that which I left behind.’ No! It is only a word he is saying. And behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.” (Al-Mu’minun: 99-100)
When death is near, people wish they could return to life and do good deeds, but the opportunity has passed.
Time is precious, so don't wait until the final hour comes.
“Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, ‘My Lord, send me back that I may do righteousness in that which I left behind.’ No! It is only a word he is saying. And behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.” (Al-Mu’minun: 99-100)
Who would wish to return to life so as to change their fate in the Hereafter? Life is an irreplaceable opportunity.
Your actions now will determine your fate on the Promised Day.
“And when it is said to them, “Do not cause corruption on the earth,”
they say, “We are but reformers.” Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.” (Al Baqarah, 11, 12)
When some claim to be reformers while in fact they are corrupters, the truth is clear to those who meditate.
“And when it is said to them, “Do not cause corruption on the earth,”
they say, “We are but reformers.” Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.” (Al Baqarah, 11, 12)
Don't claim to be a reformer while you are sowing corruption.
People must reflect on their actions before convincing themselves that what they are doing is good.
“Do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of
Allah.” Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.” (Sâd, 26)
Following passions and desires may lead you away from the right path, so don't let your desires lead you astray.
The Hereafter is a time of reckoning and punishment, so be aware.
“Do not follow [your own] desire, as it will lead you astray from the way of
Allah.” Indeed, those who go astray from the way of Allah will have a severe punishment for having forgotten the Day of Account.” (Sâd, 26)
Passion can be a cause of perdition so don't forget the Day of Judgment.
Live your life in accordance with what pleases Allah, so you may succeed in this world and the Hereafter.
“Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater.” (Al-Ankabut: 45)
The Qur'an and prayer are acts of worship that have an influence on our lives. They illuminate the path, and prayer’s specificity is to forbid us from indecency and wrongdoing.
Worship through remembrance makes the heart greater and links it to Allah.
“Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater.” (Al-Ankabut: 45)
Prayer is not merely an act of worship; it is a shield that protects us from falling into sin.
“There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was it a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and a guidance and mercy for a people who believe.” (Yusuf: 111)
There is a lesson for us all in the stories of the prophets, a reminder to meditate and learn from the experiences of those who preceded us.
The Quran is not just words; it is confirmation, guidance, and mercy.
“There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was it a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and a guidance and mercy for a people who believe.” (Yusuf: 111)
Every story in the Quran brings us true life lessons.
For those who believe in Allah, guidance and mercy are to be found in every verse.
“So each We seized for his sin; and among them were those upon
whom We sent a storm of stones, and among them were those who
were seized by the blast [from the sky], and among them were
those whom We caused the earth to swallow, and among them were
those whom We drowned. And Allah would not have wronged them, but it was they who were wronging themselves.” (Al-Ankabut, 40)
Every soul will reap what it has done, and punishments in this world come only as the result of human injustice.
Allah does not wrong anyone, but people wrong themselves.
“So each We seized for his sin; and among them were those upon
whom We sent a storm of stones, and among them were those who
were seized by the blast [from the sky], and among them were
those whom We caused the earth to swallow, and among them were
those whom We drowned. And Allah would not have wronged them, but it was they who were wronging themselves.” (Al-Ankabut, 40)
Reward is of the same kind as the deed; you will reap what you have done.
Meditate the fate of those who rejected the truth and learn from their past.
“And each [story] We relate to you from the news of the messengers is that by which We make firm your heart. And there has come to you, in this, the truth and an instruction and a reminder for the believers.” (Hûd, 120)
The stories of the Messengers are not just tales, but rather lessons that strengthen the heart and illuminate the path.
The truth and exhortation in every story are a reminder for believers.
“And each [story] We relate to you from the news of the messengers is that by which We make firm your heart. And there has come to you, in this, the truth and an instruction and a reminder for the believers.” (Hûd, 120)
In every account of the Messengers, we find what strengthens faith and guides hearts.
The Quran is a reminder and light for believers in every age.