Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Welcome to Day 31 of the BeQuranic New Year 2025 Challenge.
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We’ve made it. SubhanAllah.
For the past month, we’ve been on this journey together, studying Surah Al-Mulk—one ayah at a time. We’ve looked at its tajweed rules, we’ve explored its meaning, and we’ve reflected on how it applies to our daily lives.
And if you’ve been memorising along the way, then yesterday, you would have completed the entire surah! That’s no small achievement, so congratulations—may Allah make this surah a light for you in the grave, and a means of protection in this life and the next.
If you’re still catching up, don’t worry. Take your time. Keep going, even if it’s at your own pace. What matters is progress, not perfection. Remember the words of Rasulullah ﷺ:
The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are done consistently, even if they are small.
So even after this challenge ends, let’s keep the habit alive. Keep reciting Surah Al-Mulk every night. It takes just a few minutes, but the reward is beyond measure.
A Final Reflection on Surah Al-Mulk
Now that we’ve completed the surah, let’s step back and reflect.
What is Surah Al-Mulk all about?
This powerful surah reminds us of two things:
1. The complete authority of Allah.
2. The absolute dependence of creation on Him.
It begins with:
تَبَارَكَ ٱلَّذِى بِيَدِهِ ٱلْمُلْكُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ قَدِيرٌ
Blessed is He in whose hands is the dominion, and He is over all things competent.
And it ends with:
قُلْ أَرَءَيْتُمْ إِنْ أَصْبَحَ مَآؤُكُمْ غَوْرًۭا فَمَن يَأْتِيكُم بِمَآءٍۢ مَّعِينٍۢ
Say: If your water were to sink into the earth, who then could bring you flowing water?
The entire surah is a reminder that Allah is the true Owner of everything, and we—His creation—are utterly dependent on Him.
Breaking Down the Surah
If we divide Surah Al-Mulk into sections, we find five key themes:
1. Life as a Test
Allah tells us in the second ayah that He created life and death as a test. Some days will be hard. Some days will be easy. But both are a test.
How do we pass these tests? With two tools:
• Shukr (gratitude) in times of ease.
• Sabr (patience) in times of hardship.
2. The Perfection of Allah’s Creation
Allah invites us to look around—at the stars, the skies, nature. Everything is precise, intentional, flawless.
This part of the surah encourages us to spend time in nature—not just on our screens. Look up at the sky, breathe in fresh air, reflect. When we do, our hearts naturally connect to Allah.
3. The Warning of Punishment
Allah warns of the fate of those who reject His signs. Jahannam is not a theoretical concept—it’s real.
But He also reminds us: it’s never too late. We always have a chance to turn back, to ask for forgiveness.
4. The Promise of Reward
For those who believe and do good, there is Jannah. Gardens beneath which rivers flow. Peace, safety, and eternal happiness.
Allah doesn’t just warn—He invites. He calls us to something beautiful.
5. A Series of Questions
The surah ends with a series of powerful questions, forcing us to reflect:
• Who gave us the earth?
• Who provides for us?
• Who controls the skies?
• Who brings us water?
If Allah were to take these things away, who else could provide them? The answer is obvious: No one but Him.
Taking Surah Al-Mulk Forward
This surah isn’t just meant to be read—it’s meant to shape how we think, live, and believe.
So, as we close this journey together, let’s make a commitment:
✅ Recite Surah Al-Mulk every night. It’s just 3-5 minutes.
✅ Reflect on its meaning. Even if it’s just one ayah that resonates with you each night.
✅ Live by its lessons. Walk through life knowing Allah is in control—and we rely only on Him.
What’s Next?
Alhamdulillah, we’ve completed Surah Al-Mulk! But this isn’t the end of our Qur’anic journey.
We’re going to take a short break, and then inshaAllah, we’ll begin a new series—Surah Ar-Rahman.
It won’t be a daily challenge like this one, but I’ll share the schedule soon, and I’d love for you to join me as we explore the Surah of Mercy and Beauty.
So stay connected, invite your friends and family, and let’s continue our journey of becoming more Qur’anic—day by day.
Jazakumullahu khayran for being part of this challenge. May Allah accept our efforts, increase us in knowledge, and make the Qur’an a guiding light in our lives.
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
