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Page 269 - Clear Signs of Tawḥīd

In this episode of Sūrah An-Naḥl (verses 14–23), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains how Allah reminds us of His countless blessings—from the seas made useful for food and adornment, to the mountains, rivers, and pathways that keep the earth stable and guide our journeys. Allah shows us that only the One who creates deserves worship, while the idols people call upon are lifeless and powerless. These verses teach us to recognise Allah’s immense mercy, remain humble, and never forget that He knows what we hide and what we reveal. Through this reminder, we are called to gratitude, sincerity, and firm belief in the One true God.

Page 268 - Signs of Allah’s Mercy

In this episode of Sūrah An-Naḥl (verses 01–13), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf highlights how Allah begins Sūrah An-Naḥl by affirming His command and reminding us of His mercy. These verses draw our attention to the countless blessings around us, our creation, the animals we benefit from, the rain from which we drink, and the natural order of day, night, sun, and moon. All of them point to Allah’s mercy and invite us to recognise His oneness with gratitude and reflection.

Page 267 - Faith, Patience, and Steadfastness

In this episode of Sūrah Al-Ḥijr (verses 85–99), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains how Allah created the heavens, the earth, and everything between them for a clear reason, and reminds us that the Hour will surely come. The verses guide the Prophet ﷺ to share Allah’s message clearly, be patient with those who mock, show kindness to believers, and trust in Allah’s knowledge and protection. This lesson teaches us to stay devoted in worship, follow Allah’s commands, and be mindful of our actions.

Page 266 - The Destruction of Corrupt Nations

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Ḥijr (verses 67–84), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains how Allah recounts the story of Lūṭ and the consequences of disbelief and corruption. The verses recount how the people of Lūṭ, intoxicated by lust and wrongdoing, rejected his warnings and threatened his guests. Despite his pleas, they persisted in their sin. Allah’s punishment then overtook them at sunrise, turning their cities upside down and raining stones of baked clay upon them. The ruins of these nations remain along well-known routes as a clear sign for those who reflect. The episode reminds believers of Allah’s justice, the certainty of His punishment for persistent wrongdoing, and the importance of heeding His messengers.

Page 265 - Glad Tidings to Ibrāhīm and the Punishment for a Corrupt Nation

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Ḥijr (verses 45–66), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains Allah’s promise of Jannah for the righteous, Gardens, springs, peace, and hearts purified of all bitterness, where no tiredness or fear ever exists. Allah reminds His servants that He is the Most Forgiving and Most Merciful, while His punishment is also severe. The verses then recount the visit of the angels to Ibrāhīm with the glad tidings of a son and their mission to punish the corrupt people of Lūṭ, saving his family except his wife. Their arrival to Lūṭ confirms the truth of the coming punishment and the command to leave by night, showing Allah’s mercy for the believers and His justice upon those who persist in wrongdoing.