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Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.
Welcome to Day 16 of the BeQuranic 2025 New Year Challenge.
This month, we’re on a journey to study Surah Al-Mulk. Every day, we read one ayah, break down its Tajweed rules, delve into its meaning, and reflect on its timeless lessons. As an added challenge, we memorise one ayah a day. If you’re with us from the start, congratulations! You’re over halfway through. By the end of January, inshaAllah, we’ll have memorised the entire surah.
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Let’s begin with ayah 16 today:
Recitation of Ayah 16:
أَأَمِنتُم مَّن فِي ٱلسَّمَآءِ أَن يَخْسِفَ بِكُمُ ٱلْأَرْضَ فَإِذَا هِىَ تَمُورُ
Meaning and Reflection:
Allah asks,
“Do you feel secure that the One in the heavens will not cause the earth to swallow you as it violently shakes?”
This is a rhetorical question, a reminder of Allah’s power and control over everything.
Contextual Connection:
Yesterday, we read how Allah tamed the earth for us, making it stable and habitable. Today’s ayah reminds us of the flip side: If He can tame the earth, He can also unleash its destructive power.
Reflection on Allah’s Power:
This verse is a wake-up call. Do we really feel so safe in our disobedience that we forget Allah’s might? Earthquakes, landslides, and natural calamities serve as reminders that everything remains under His control.
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