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Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!
Welcome to Day 14 of the BeQuranic 2025 New Year Challenge! How’s everyone doing? We’re almost halfway through Surah Al-Mulk, and I hope this journey is inspiring you as much as it’s inspiring me.
Here’s the plan, as always: one ayah a day, dissecting its Tajweed rules, understanding its meaning, and exploring the timeless wisdom it holds. And don’t forget that added challenge—memorising one ayah every day! By the end of January, inshaAllah, we’ll not only understand this surah but also have it in our hearts.
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Now, let’s dive into today’s ayah—ayah 14:
“Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, Most Aware?”
Tajweed Check-In
Before we delve into the meaning, let’s review some Tajweed gems from this ayah:
1. The letter ‘Ayn: This is a tricky one for many of us non-Arabs. It’s a flowing sound, not blocked. So, when you say Ala, let it glide. It’s not a stop—it’s a soft flow.
2. The noon sakin: There’s no gunna here. It’s a clear noon, pronounced crisply, like in man khalaqah.
3. The mad arid lissukun: At the end of the ayah, we pause, extending it for four harakat.
Let’s always strive to give each letter its full rights. Remember, Tajweed isn’t just about the sound—it’s about respecting the words of Allah.
The Meaning of Ayah 14
Allah asks us a rhetorical question here: Does the One who created not know? Think about it—Allah, who created us, who designed every intricate part of our being, knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows not just what we say or do, but also what we think, feel, and intend.
Allah then describes Himself as Al-Lateef—the Subtle—and Al-Khabeer—the All-Aware. These names are so profound. Al-Lateef refers to Allah’s knowledge of even the smallest, most hidden things. Al-Khabeer tells us that He’s completely aware of everything, from the tiniest atom to the grandest galaxy, and everything in between—including the deepest secrets of our hearts.
Context of Revelation
