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Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!
Welcome to Day 13 of the BeQuranic 2025 New Year Challenge! We’re moving forward in our journey through Surah Al-Mulk, studying one ayah every day this month. By the end of January, inshaAllah, we’ll have completed not just reading and reflecting on, but also memorising this profound surah that the Prophet ﷺ described as our protector from the torment of the grave.
Remember, it’s not just about reciting for the hasanat, which is wonderful—10 rewards for every letter! But the deeper goal is to internalise its meaning, reflect on its wisdom, and let it shape our lives to be more Quranic.
So let’s dive into ayah 13 today:
“And conceal your speech or publicise it; indeed, He is Knowing of that within the chests.”
Let’s break this down. In this ayah, Allah is saying it doesn’t matter if you whisper your words, shout them out loud, or keep your thoughts locked in your heart—Allah knows. Everything. Even what’s buried deep within us.
Now, here’s something fascinating. Ibn Abbas narrated the reason for the revelation of this ayah. Some of the Quraysh leaders were secretly plotting against the Prophet ﷺ, and one of them said, “Keep your voices low so Muhammad’s God doesn’t hear us.” SubhanAllah! And Allah responded with this ayah, revealing their hidden conversation to the Prophet ﷺ.
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It’s a powerful reminder that nothing—absolutely nothing—is hidden from Allah. He knows not only what we say but also what we think, what we intend, and even the whispers of doubt in our hearts.
This ayah is a wake-up call, but it’s also deeply comforting. It’s a warning for those who think they can hide their evil intentions from Allah. But for believers, it’s a source of hope. Why? Because Allah knows our struggles. He knows our silent duas, the pain we can’t put into words, and the effort we make to turn away from sin—even when no one else sees it.
