Ihsaan Magazine May 2020 Issue - Living your best Life | Page 48

In this very powerful verse, Allah is reassuring the messenger (SAW) that He has not abandoned
him. The word ‘ma’ means “not the case at all’, not just ‘I haven’t’, this is a reassurance that if
ever you think it, know that is not the case at all. Subhan Allah! Even the word used for abandon
or leave is not the permanent form of the word it is a loving reference, Subhan Allah! The word
‘Rabbuka’ is also used specifically to show the love he has for the messenger (SAW).
This verse emulates the love that Allah has for the Rasool (SAW) and that translates to us as well,
because we are the Ummah of the Rasool (SAW). Allah loves us and will never forsake us. Allah
wants us to succeed! A perfect message for those feeling sad or depressed.
Walal-aakhiratu
khairul laka minal-oola
And the Hereafter is better
for you than the first [life].
Feeling sad or depressed can make us feel stuck, like there
is nothing better to come. Here Allah tells us that the next
life is certainly better than this one, so obey!
As difficult as it is to fight during this low period, don’t
stop, because what is in store for us is better, the reward
for our patience and commitment is better, and Allah
promises.
The use of the word ‘Walal’ indicates certainty (‘I swear’ ‘For sure’), so Allah is saying that what is
to come is better than what came before. Scholars say that the strength of the language indicates
the audience and the word “oola” could mean both this life (Dunya) or it could mean an earlier
struggle. The latter would refer to the difficulties the prophet (SAW) faced in his earlier days of
Prophethood and Allah has promised him that better days are coming.
This verse helps us look forward to attaining our place in Jannah and helps us look at any
problems in our lives as temporary tests of our faith from Allah.
What better indication to someone who is fed up and
stressed out than ‘I will give you’ ‘I will take care of it’ and
you will be satisfied or at ease. Subhan Allah!
Allah says that we need only call on Him and He will
respond. Ask of Him and He will give you. This promise
that soon we will get and we will be happy! Subhan Allah!
Wa la sawfa
y’uteeka rabbuka
fatarda
And your Lord is going to
give you, and you will be
satisfied.
The word ‘La’ gives an assurance of the future, it emphasizes why you are experiencing this
period, this moment. “sawfa” means “soon but not too soon” (a little bit later on – like a middle
period), I will give you! Allah doesn’t indicate what he is going to give to the Rasool (SAW). This
is an absolute term, meaning there is no limitation to what Allah can give. His giving power is
limitless, Subhan Allah! Allah just says He will give and you will be pleased.
Our Lord, the most high does not put a cap on what He can or will give to us! We just need to ask
and He will give it to us and we will be pleased. Subhan Allah!