Amanah Podcast

Embarking on a journey to seek religious knowledge can be exciting and fruitful, yet a serious student must go through many obstacles to prove their worth in receiving this sacred knowledge of Islam. But for the sincere servant of Allah, there is nothing more beautiful than fulfilling the hadith that goes , "When Allah wants good for a person, He grants him/her understanding of the religion". In todays episode, we'll be looking through what this journey was like for Sihaam, a Sharia graduate.

The most beautiful analogy I came across in regards to the Qu'ran is that it is like a love letter from our Creator. Just like how a love letter is addressed to its reader only, Allah SWT addresses us each in every single verse. We can ponder on every verse, and relate it to our own lives and find peace, wisdom, reassurance and contentment. Allah SWT says in the Qu'ran: "The guided are those who believe and their hearts are set at rest by the remembrance of Allah. Behold! By Allah's remembrance (only) the hearts are set at rest." (13:28)

When Allah SWT revealed the ruling of hijab in Madinah, it was said that the women at the time rushed to cover themselves with whatever cloth they found. Their swiftness to obey the commandment of Allah SWT came from the love they had for Allah SWT. How did we respond to hijab? Allah SWT says in the Qu'ran: "Oh Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them. That will be better, so that they may be recognized and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful" (33:59)

While every believer is tested in this life, we will never know what tests will befall us, and how long we will have to endure. What brings comfort is that Allah SWT knows all of those details, and He is also the One who can relieve us and also reward us. Listening to the story of the persecution of Imam Ahmed really shows that even the most faithful believers, are tested with the greatest trials.