When I first learned about Süleyman عليه السلام, I was deeply moved by how he praised Allah سبحانه وتعالى. And when I read that Allah praised him as His thankful servant, I felt a longing in my heart. I found myself yearning to reach that level of gratitude. I remember clearly crying and begging Allah, asking, 'Where is my ability to thank You? Do You accept my gratitude as well? I want to be among the most thankful servants.' Just like after Kun Fayakun when Allah created the world in a few days, I too was blessed, Alhamdulillah. My reason for sharing this is simply to let the world know that Allah has given us a powerful tool—gratitude. With this tool, we can overcome grief and find happiness even in the saddest times. Gratitude has brought me so much happiness from unexpected places. When I am sad, Allah reminds me of one of His favors, and I smile. Things we take for granted become a source of happiness for us. How great is my Rabb! One last thing I wanted to share was a lesson from Ustad Nouman Ali Khan when he was teaching Surah Al-A'la. He explained that the first Ayah is not only about glorifying Allah but also about realizing His glory. Just engaging in this exercise helps me forget whatever troubles I face, and my grief disappears. So now, when I read Fabi ayyi ala e rabbi kuma tukaththiban, I respond with, 'None, O Allah! I thank You and praise You for all blessings, known and unknown, from the time I was conceived in my mother’s womb and for all eternity.' May Allah make us all the best of His servants. Allahumma Ameen.
Nader Nassar
7y agoAn-Naml (27:19)
دعى سيدنا سليمان الله قائلا 'رب أوزعني أن أشكر نعمتك ألتي أنعمت علي ...' كلمه أوزعني هذه عميقه جدا ... فمضمون هذه الكلمه هو - يا رب اجعلني في حاله إدراك مستمر لنعمك ... - يا رب دلني علي الطريقه المثلي لشكر نعمك علي (لأن شكر النعم يكون بالأفعال لا بالأقوال ) - يا رب اصرف عني مرض (التعود على النعم)
ثم يأتي الجزء الأخر من ألأية حين يقول (و أن أعمل صالحا) وهذا يعتبر ترجمه الجزء الأول من ألأية... بعد إدراك النعم ... معرفه كيفيه شكرها... ثم القدره (الإيمانيه و البدنيه و النفسيه) علي تحويل الإدراك إلي كيفيه و تحويل الكيفيه إلي عمل صالح
ثم تأتي كلمه 'ترضاه'بعد ' أن أعمل صالحا'... لتؤكد الطلب أن يكون الإدراك و معرفه الكيفيه و العمل ذاته في ناموس يرضي الله ولا أحد سواه
6 Comments
Reminds me of when our Prophet (SAW) said
'By Allah, it is not poverty that I fear for you, but rather I fear you will be given the wealth of the world, just as it was given to those before you.'
Suleiman (AS) is our role model of how to act if you’re blessed.
- be it blessed by your hard work or election to power / authority - be it blessed by generational wealth or power bestowed on you with little effort on your end
What I love about being grateful is that it’s so easy for the vast majority of us who may struggle with other actions- - it’s not like fasting the sunnah days - it’s not like waking up for tahajud,
You simply have to wake up with a positive attitude and 'count your blessings.'
And fortunately for us, it’s 'trending' to be grateful. But even more fortunate for us is the fact that we were told to do this thousands of years ago!
To slow down and say : Alhamdulilah I have 5 fingers Alhamdulilah I’m not being bombed. Now what will I do with these blessings to obtain Allah’s pleasure??!!
Subhanallah, Shukr = possibilities