Contemplate the significance of invoking the higher power of Allah ﷻ. It is a concept steeped in grace and compassion.
(وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِي سَيَدْخُلُونَ جَهَنَّمَ دَاخِرِينَ)
The verse quotes: "And your Lord has said, “Call Me, I will respond to you. Definitely those who show arrogance against worshipping Me shall enter Jahannam, disgraced.' [Surah Ghafir:60].
Let us not overlook the profound meaning behind Allah's ﷻ decree: "Call upon Me, I will answer you." Those who turn away, allowing pride to hinder their pursuit of His guidance, deprive themselves. They risk entering Hell in a state of ignominy, severed from the grace and mercy that accompany embracing the power of prayer.
Consider this: Your Lord invites you, saying, "Call upon Me," urging you to establish a connection. What's remarkable is His assurance to respond. It's a certain connection to Allah ﷻ, knowing your supplications will not be ignored.
It is a promise, and Allah ﷻ, The Exhalted, does not break His divine word.
Elaboration:
The quote from Sufyan Ath-Thawri resonates deeply: "O You Who love most those who ask of You, and O You Who hate most those who do not ask of You." It serves as a reminder that Allah ﷻ treasures those who seek His guidance and blessings. Whose affection could rival such unconditional love?
There's profound wisdom in the poet's words: "Allah ﷻ hates not to be asked, and the son of Adam hates to be asked." It signifies a reciprocal relationship, Allah ﷻ desires our entreaties, just as we yearn for His responses.
Did you know that our Ummah [our community], has been bestowed with a remarkable privilege? We have been granted the privilege of direct communion with Allah ﷻ. We are entrusted as witnesses over humanity, charged with upholding the essence of our faith without hardship. Above all, we are collectively encouraged to invoke Him, assured that He will surely answer.
This sentiment is encapsulated in the hadith shared by Al-Nu`man bin Bashir: "Indeed, supplication is worship." It emphasizes the significance of turning to Allah in prayer, recognizing that every utterance is an act of devotion.
Translation and Pronunciation:
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