بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

I wish to share short lessons from each Sūrah إن شاء الله. I pray they are of benefit to all.

Lessons from Sūratul Baqarah

1. It is sometimes better not to ask too many questions when instructed to do something. The Jews did this and ended up in trouble.
2. Be grateful for what you have.
3. Don’t do anything that resembles the disbelievers, or will lead them to take your actions as legislation to attack the Dīn.
4. Whatever good you send forth for the Hereafter, you will find it there safe and appreciated by Allāh.
5. You shall never be able to truly please the disbelievers unless you join them in their religion.
6. The relationship between Allāh and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلمwas just amazing.
7. Ṣabr (Patience) has great virtue: Allāh showers the patient with mercy and guidance.
8. Eat ḥalāl
9. Constantly ponder over the creation of Allāh and His blessings, and remember Him.
10. There are constant severe warnings for disbelief in the Qur’ān.
11. The status of Shuhadā (martyrs) is indeed great
12. Each person should make a will.
13. The aim of fasting is to create taqwā (the consciousness of Allāh) in the hearts of the believers.
14. Enter into Islām in its totality; don’t pick and choose from the Dīn.
15. Allāh is ever ready to accept the du‘ās of His servants.
16. There are times when we say we are ready to do a certain thing, but when that becomes binding on us we back out. This is reprehensible behaviour. We should keep to our word.
17. The Help of Allāh will come, albeit sometimes belatedly.
18. Allāh does as He wishes; He is not accountable for His actions.
19. There are great virtues for spending in the way of Allāh. However, one should be wary of not taunting the favoured by mentioning his indebtedness, or causing them inconvenience.
20. Refrain from asking people for your needs; remain independent from the people, as special praise has been reserved for those who do, despite being in need.
21. Stay away from interest, as Allāh declares war on those who deal in interest.
22. Loan dealings should be conducted with complete clarity; preferably in writing in the presence of witnesses.
23. Allāh does not make obligatory upon us those things which we are incapable of carrying out.
24. Regularly make the du‘ā, especially during the days of Ḥajj:

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَّفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ