Strength in the Stillness of Night

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Strength in the Stillness of Night

When life brings loss, delay, or confusion, Surah al-Muzzammil teaches us how to respond: return to Allah in the quiet of the night.

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْمُزَّمِّلُ ‎﴿١﴾‏ قُمِ ٱلَّيْلَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا ‎﴿٢﴾‏ نِّصْفَهُۥٓ أَوِ ٱنقُصْ مِنْهُ قَلِيلًا ‎﴿٣﴾‏ أَوْ زِدْ عَلَيْهِ وَرَتِّلِ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ تَرْتِيلًا ‎﴿٤﴾‏ إِنَّا سَنُلْقِى عَلَيْكَ قَوْلًا ثَقِيلًا ‎﴿٥﴾‏

‏

O you who wraps himself [in clothing], arise [to pray] the night, except for a little... and recite the Qur'an with measured recitation. Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word. (73:1–5)

Before facing the world, the Prophet ﷺ was told to strengthen his heart with night prayer. It’s as if Allah says: “Before you deal with people and problems, come to Me.”

You can’t control others or outcomes — but you can control your connection with Allah. In that stillness, the heart learns calm, patience, and true reliance: HasbunAllahu wa ni‘ma al-wakīl — Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.

 www.darannoor.com

Taking Allah as Wakīl: Trust Born from Submission

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Taking Allah as Wakīl: Trust Born from Submission

To take Allah as Wakīl means to hand over your affairs to Him — not as an act of despair, but of certainty.

It means saying with your heart:

“I plan, I try, I strive — but I know You are the One who controls outcomes.”

Allah says,

 رَّبُّ ٱلْمَشْرِقِ وَٱلْمَغْرِبِ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ فَٱتَّخِذْهُ وَكِيلًا

“ [He is] the Lord of the East and the West; there is no deity except Him, so take Him as Disposer of [your] affairs.” (73:9)

He reminds us that true control does not lie in our hands, but in His. Our task is to act with sincerity, patience, and discipline — and then to release the weight of anxiety about results.

 www.darannoor.com

The Journey of Knowledge: Musa and Al-Khidr in Surah Al-Kahf

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

The Journey of Knowledge: Musa and Al-Khidr in Surah Al-Kahf

In Surah Al-Kahf, Allah tells the profound story of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) traveling humbly in search of knowledge to meet one of Allah’s righteous servants, Al-Khidr. 

This story teaches us that even a prophet — one who receives divine revelation — still seeks deeper understanding. Allah refers to Al-Khidr as  “one of Our slaves to whom We had given mercy from Us and had taught him knowledge from Our Own Presence” (Qur’an 18:65). 

فَوَجَدَا عَبْدًا مِّنْ عِبَادِنَآ ءَاتَيْنَٰهُ رَحْمَةً مِّنْ عِندِنَا وَعَلَّمْنَٰهُ مِن لَّدُنَّا عِلْمًا 

 

This title, ‘abd (slave of Allah), is the highest honor, showing that true knowledge leads to humility and servitude to the Creator. 

The story also reflects two types of knowledge: ‘ilm al-wahy (knowledge of revelation), given to prophets like Musa, and ‘ilm al-haqiqah (knowledge of reality or divine wisdom behind events), granted to Khidr. Both are from Allah — revelation guides humanity through divine law, while reality unveils the hidden wisdom in life’s unfolding.

Together, they remind us that knowledge, in all its forms, is a trust from Allah that should draw us closer to Him in humility and awe.

 www.darannoor.com

Grateful for the Greatest Blessing: The Prophet ﷺ

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Grateful for the Greatest Blessing: The Prophet ﷺ

Allah tells us in the Qur’an that His blessings are too many to count, but only a few people are truly grateful 

وَءَاتَىٰكُم مِّن كُلِّ مَا سَأَلْتُمُوهُ ۚ وَإِن تَعُدُّوا۟ نِعْمَتَ ٱللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَآ ۗ إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَظَلُومٌ كَفَّارٌ ‎

And He gave you from all you asked of Him. And if you should count the favor of Allah, you could not enumerate them. Indeed, mankind is [generally] most unjust and ungrateful.

(Quran, Ibrahim 14:34) 

وَقَلِيلٌ مِّنْ عِبَادِىَ ٱلشَّكُورُ

And few of My servants are grateful. 

(Quran, Saba 34:13)

One of the greatest blessings Allah gave us is the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who was sent as a mercy to all people. As we come to the end of Rabi‘ al-Awwal—the month the Prophet ﷺ was born—it’s a good time to stop and think: how do we show gratitude for this blessing? 

Being thankful isn’t just saying alhamdulillah; it’s living by the Prophet’s example—being kind, honest, patient, generous, sending salawat on him, and holding on to his teachings in our daily life. That’s how we truly show we are grateful for the gift of the Prophet ﷺ.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ

Allahumma salli wa sallim ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammad, wa ‘ala aalihi wa sahbihi ajma‘een.

(O Allah, send Your peace and blessings upon our master Muhammad, and upon his family and all his companions.)

 

www.darannoor.com

Marriage by Allah’s Rules: The Key to Success

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Marriage by Allah’s Rules: The Key to Success

Marriage in Islam is not just about two people coming together—it’s about building a life on the rules Allah has set. When a husband and wife treat each other with respect, kindness, and mercy, and when they remember that marriage is an act of worship, then the relationship is more likely to last. Success in marriage doesn’t come from money, looks, or status; it comes from following Allah’s guidance—being honest, patient, forgiving, and fair. That’s what brings real peace and blessing to the home.

Being “ready for marriage” doesn’t only mean reaching a certain age or having a nice job. It means being responsible enough to take care of your spouse, emotionally mature enough to handle disagreements with patience, and spiritually grounded enough to see marriage as a way to please Allah. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged young people to marry if they are able, as marriage helps protect their faith and provides the foundation for a healthy family. In simple terms, being ready for marriage means being willing to love, care for, and sacrifice—not just for yourself, but for another person—for the sake of Allah, while still honoring and maintaining your bond with your parents.

O Allah, bless our marriages with love, mercy, and understanding. Make us among those who fulfill the rights You have set, and grant us homes filled with peace, faith, and Your blessings. Aameen

 www.darannoor.com