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Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.
Welcome to Day 17 of the BeQuranic New Year Challenge 2025.
Our goal this month is to study Surah Al-Mulk. Every day, we read one ayah, analyse its Tajweed rules, explore its meaning, and reflect on its timeless lessons and wisdom. Plus, we’re taking on the challenge of memorising one ayah a day. By the end of January, inshaAllah, we’ll have the entire surah in our hearts, along with a deeper understanding of its message.
Let’s dive into ayah 17 today.
Recitation of Ayah 17:
أَمْ أَمِنتُم مَّن فِي ٱلسَّمَآءِ أَن يُرْسِلَ عَلَيْكُمْ حَاصِبًا فَسَتَعْلَمُونَ كَيْفَ نَذِيرٌ
the Fatha of the Kaf and avoid making it sound like Kaif.
Meaning and Reflection:
Allah asks:
“Or do you feel secure that the One above will not send a violent storm upon you? Then you will know how serious My warning was.”
Building on Ayah 16:
Yesterday, we reflected on how Allah controls the earth and could cause it to quake violently, swallowing us whole. Today, Allah shifts our attention upward—to the sky—and asks if we feel secure that He won’t send down a storm of destruction.
The word حَاصِبًا refers to a destructive wind carrying stones, debris, and fire. This type of wind was used as a punishment for past nations, such as the people of Lut and the army of the elephants in Surah Al-Fil.
Lessons for Reflection:
1. Allah’s Absolute Control:
Allah is not only the Creator but the Sustainer and Controller of everything in the heavens and earth. The forces of nature, which we often take for granted, are under His command. A gentle breeze could become a violent storm if He wills it.
2. A Wake-Up Call:
This ayah warns us not to become complacent. Do we really feel safe disobeying Allah? We may not face a literal storm, but Allah’s warnings can come in various forms—illness, loss, or sudden calamities that remind us of our vulnerability.
3. Signs from the Past:
The people of Lut faced a similar punishment with a violent storm of brimstones. The army of the elephant in Surah Al-Fil was destroyed by tiny birds carrying stones. If Allah could do this to entire nations, are we exempt from His power?
4. Gratitude and Accountability:
Reflect on the blessings we enjoy every day. The same forces that could destroy us are the ones Allah uses to sustain us. The winds bring rain, the earth provides food, and the heavens protect us. With these blessings comes accountability.
Challenge for Today:
Take a moment to reflect on your surroundings. Ask yourself:
• Do I sometimes feel “safe” in my disobedience?
• How can I show gratitude to Allah for His mercy and control over my life?
Let this ayah remind us that life is fragile and under Allah’s command. Live each moment in obedience, so when the time comes to face Him, we can say we did our best to live as Muslims.
That’s it for Day 17. Stay consistent, reflect deeply, and keep striving. See you tomorrow, inshaAllah.
Wassalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.
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