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Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
Welcome to Day 15 of the BeQuranic 2025 New Year Challenge. Congratulations, we’ve officially reached the halfway point of Surah Al-Mulk! If you’ve stuck with us this far, you’re already beating the odds. Most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by now, but here you are, showing up for your Quranic journey. MashaAllah!
Remember, greatness doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built through small, consistent steps. As Rasulullah ﷺ beautifully said:
“The best deeds are those done consistently, even if they are few.”
So, let’s keep going with one ayah a day. Let’s dive into ayah 15 of Surah Al-Mulk:
“It is He who made the earth tame for you—so traverse through its regions and eat of His provision. And to Him is the resurrection.”
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Reflecting on Ayah 15
This ayah is a beautiful reminder of Allah’s power, His blessings, and our ultimate accountability. Let’s unpack it:
1. The Earth as Tame
Allah describes the earth as dhaloolan—tamed, manageable, and subservient. Just like a domesticated animal is tamed for riding, Allah has made the earth easy for us to live on.
Think about it:
• The ground is stable for building homes.
• There’s soft soil for farming.
• Water flows in rivers and springs.
All of this is so intricately balanced for human survival and ease. Could we have done this ourselves? Absolutely not.
2. Travel and Explore
Allah commands us: “Famshoo fee manakibiha”—travel through its regions, walk its paths, and explore its diversity. This is an invitation to experience the vastness of Allah’s creation. From bustling cities to serene mountains, every corner of the earth is a testament to His greatness.
3. Provisions from Allah
Allah reminds us: “Wakuloo min rizqihi”—eat from His provisions. Notice how Allah emphasises “His provisions.” Everything we consume—whether it’s bread on our table or fruit from distant lands—ultimately comes from Him.
4. Accountability
And then Allah grounds us with: “Wa ilayhi al-nushoor”—to Him is the resurrection. We’re reminded that our journey on this earth is temporary. No matter how much we travel, explore, and consume, we’ll all return to Allah for accountability.
