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The Arabic language is full of richness and depth which reveals with pin-point precision, clarity to specific nuances that are intended to express ideas

Take the word *'Fear'* for example, Allah, in the Quran uses many different synonyms for the word 'Fear'. In translations however, you would only see words such as, 'scared', 'petrified', 'horrified' etc. All associated with the word 'Fear'.
However, where the translations fall short is they all practically mean the same thing. As these words alone do not give a context, nor does it give a better understanding of the scenario and attitudes of those involved.
I'll highlight a few words Allah uses that bring to life the intricate insights these words contain, capturing our imagination with profound imagery being painted in ones mind.

1. Khawf - خوف : Is used for perceived danger. Something you see in front of you.

2. Khashya - خشي : Is used when you're afraid of the magnitude of something coming.
Like the magnitude of losing ones job, or realising the reality and dangers of the day of judgement.

Also Khushoo' خشوع is something which manifests in your heart at first, then it takes hold of your face and limbs. An overpowering instilling kind of fear.
This is the type we're meant to attain in our Salaah.

3. Taqwa - تقوى : Is to fear the consequences of ones actions.
Not a fear of something dangerous coming, but rather the consequences of what I'm doing myself.
It comes from the word وقاية, which is to protect oneself.

4. Hadhr - حذر : Is to try and escape from something, trying to avoid it.
Meaning you are in close proximity of this danger, and you're trying to get away from it.
Allah says in Qur'an, حذر الموت 'Fear of death' is how it's generally translated.
Now think about the reality of death, after knowing the intricate meaning of حذر. It makes you think that, I am always in close proximity to death.

5. Raa'a - راع : To startle someone. To jump out at someone, or for example you were reading, engrossed in a book and all of a sudden the door slams shut.
The fear is immediate, this is روع. But the fear then quickly subsides.
In the Qur'an, this is the fear Ibrahim A.S felt when the angels came suddenly knocking on his door.

6. Awjasa - أوجس : Is when you hear of something and it scares you. Some news you over-heard maybe.
You also hide this type of fear, you avoid showing to others that you are actually scared.
Ibrahim A.S once again, felt this type of fear. When he saw the Angels, he was scared, but he didn't let them see his fear.

7. Wajil - وجل : A fear that penetrates into the depths of your heart

8. Rahb - رهب : A fear which is mixed with love. Like a fear you have of disappointing the one you love.
Allah says about the believers in Surah Ambiyaa يَدْعُونَنَا رَغَبًا وَرَهَبًا. They call upon us with inclination (to their lord) and 'fear'.
What kind of fear? The fear of disappointing Allah 'Azza wa Jall.

9. Ra'b - رعب : To be overwhelmed with intense terrifying fear of someone. So much so that it makes you lose your reasoning

10. Ashfaqa - اشفق : Is when you take care of someone and concern yourself with the well-being of someone, and you fear that some harm may come their way.

11. Wajaf - وجف : A fear mixed with discomfort. A fear one has, that he can feel his heart pounding.
Classically used, when you strike a horse, and its heart starts pounding and it races forward. أوجفت الخيلة "I made my horse race forward, by making its heart race"
This is the type of fear Allah depicts on judgement day. some hearts beating out of their chests.
So many different kinds of fear are illustrated, scattered precisely in so many different places in the Quran.

Are you ready to welcome Ramadan?
Have you,
➡Learnt Quranic arabic so that you could understand and feel closeness to Allah in your Salah?
➡Have you memorized enough number of surahs so that you don't keep repeating the same in taraweeh?
➡Have you learnt tajweed so that you could attempt to do tilawat like Prophet Muhammad ( saw) ?

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"And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to understand and remember; then is there anyone who will remember”

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Noble Qur’an is the literal words of Allah that He revealed as guidance, light and cure for all ailments and problems.
It contains regulations and recommendations about all aspects of life and references to the Hereafter. Being so important, the Qur’an must be read, and recited correctly and clearly, so as not to create any sort of ambiguity or misunderstanding whatsoever.
Allah Almighty addressed His Messenger, Muhammad sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam (may Allah exalt his mention), in the Qur’an, Saying : “…And recite the Qur’an with measured recitation.” [Qur’an 73:4]
When we recite in the way it should be recited, we find our heart softening and eyes overflowing with tears.

Learning tajweed is the first and most important step to achieve this blessed state.

A year gone by and people are ready to welcome the new year with new hopes, goals and plans for better days ahead.
But it is also a time to reflect back on the days passed by, and our actions.
For surely it was a testing time for all of us. Unprecedented, chaotic, and frightening.
And Subhanallah we all did our best. Some managed to survive, exhibited sabr, in the face of loss, while some surpassed with remarkable gusts and fighting spirit.
But it frightens me to know when Allah says in Surah Khaf: 104.

Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Shall we inform you of who will lose the most deeds?
˹They are˺ those whose efforts are in vain in this worldly life, while they think they are doing good!”
𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙝𝙞𝙢, Allah's pleasure, the 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙝, 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙝? 😭

A believer can never be complacent. Can never take Allah's mercy, his blessing for granted.
Can never stop doing good or bettering his deeds, according to Quran and Sunnah.

And for that we have to know, it is impertinent to understand what Allah asks of us. What he want us to do, and how he want us to live and enjoy this world while worshipping him alone.
I pray He blesses us with the knowledge of his Deen and facilitate the ease on understanding Quranic Arabic.

أَفَلَمْ يَسِيرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَتَكُونَ لَهُمْ قُلُوبٌۭ يَعْقِلُونَ بِهَآ أَوْ ءَاذَانٌۭ يَسْمَعُونَ بِهَا ۖ فَإِنَّهَا لَا تَعْمَى ٱلْأَبْصَـٰرُ وَلَـٰكِن تَعْمَى ٱلْقُلُوبُ ٱلَّتِى فِى ٱلصُّدُورِ

"Have they not travelled throughout the land so their hearts may reason, and their ears may listen? Indeed, it is not the eyes that are blind, but it is the hearts in the chests that grow blind".(22:46)

In many aayat in Quran, Allah Subha wa Ta'ala, urges us to travel through the land to observe and contemplate on His signs. His awsome creation, to reflect and internalize his glory and mastery.
And sometimes, we just have to step out of our home to encounter his spectacular artistery.

Unexpected spurt of this fungus ( mushroom) in the by lane makes me wonder 🤔 and smile. Alhamdulillah🙂.

Shaytan is most happy when he succeeds in creating a fight between the couple.
Let us not give into the traps of shaytan and learn to manage our conflicts to make our marriage strong bi Idhnillah. 🌹👍

A skill that is not taught to us unfortunately, but, Alhamdulillah now you have a chance to learn , free of 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨.