This episode explores three powerful verses from the Quran (Surah Anfal, 62-64) that assures believers of God's ultimate support. We delve into the message that God provides for us not just directly, but also through other faithful individuals (the believers and the Prophet's companions). The discussion emphasizes the importance of fostering unity and avoiding gossip or negativity that weakens the community. We are reminded that God encourages the believer's heart, and it's up to us to build each other up, not tear each other down. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about faith, resilience, and the power of unity within the Muslim community. |
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script : بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم In Sūrat Anfāl, verse 62, God tells His messenger, “if they want to deceive you, then God is sufficient for you.” In that case, should a believer say God is sufficient for me? The ayah continues: “He is the One Who aided you with His support and with the believers”. In other words, He is sufficient for you, but he helps through “the mo’meneen”, and first and foremost through Amir al mo’meneen(a) according to our hadith books. When God wants to do something in our material world, He does so through palpable worldly means. God’s support for His Prophet manifests itself in Amir al-mo’meneen(a). We have in narrations, that it is written on the Throne: أنا الله، لا إله إلّا أنا وحْدِي لَا شَرِيكَ لِي وَ مُحَمَّدٌ عَبْدِي وَ رَسُولِي أَيَّدْتُهُ بِعَلِيٍّ. I am God, there is no God but Me, and Muhammad(PBUHAHF) is My servant and My messenger, and I have aided him with Ali(a). And there, in explanation of the aforementioned verse, it is said that God’s support, نصره, is Ali(a). So the Prophet is supported by Amir al-mo’meneen(a), and the believers. Verse 64 says: “يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ حَسْبُكَ اللَّهُ وَمَنِ اتَّبَعَكَ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ”. O Prophet! Allah and those of the believers who follow you are sufficient for you. There is a narration that the Prophet(PBUHAHF) has said, “the worst people are those who hurt the believers and spread gossip and cause division amongst them.” This is very important. In the Quran, God continuously reassures the believers, and says “I exist, I am present. I will send you earthly support, as I have done for my Messenger.” And this is in no way ‘shirk’ or idolatry. “God is sufficient for you” in verse 62, and then “God is sufficient for you and those of the believers who follow you”. It’s delusional to see these as shirk and idolatry. A believer should be steadfast and resolute, since he or she is supported in this world by other believers, and by whatever God may will. The important issue is for them to remain faithful to God and be steadfast in their belief. Do we, God forbid, dishearten and discourage other believers? By repeating cheap words or with our back-biting, and divisive behaviour? Or do we strengthen the bond between their hearts? Verse 63 specifically says: و ألّف بین قلوبهم. And He united their hearts. God does what He does perfectly, He encourages the believer’s heart. But it seems we are the ones who crush each other’s hopes, by what we allow to enter our hearts or by what we give voice to. O God, we take refuge with you from engaging in such activities. |