Quran Page 24: Trials, Patience, and the Sanctity of Safa & Marwa (Surah Al-Baqarah 154-163)

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📖 About Surah Al-Baqarah (Page 24)

In Page 24, the Quran provides a powerful framework for handling adversity. It reminds us that those slain in the path of Allah are not dead, but alive in a way we cannot perceive. It also lists the trials believers should expect—fear, hunger, and loss of wealth or life—and gives the famous response of the patient: "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un." Additionally, it establishes Safa and Marwa as symbols of Allah and emphasizes the Oneness of God (Tawhid).

🕌 Arabic Text (Page 24)

🌍 English Translation (Sahih International)

154. And do not say about those who are killed in the way of Allah, "They are dead." Rather, they are alive, but you perceive [it] not.

155. And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient.

156. Who, when disaster strikes them, say, "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return."

158. Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs 'umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them...

163. And your god is one God. There is no deity [worthy of worship] except Him, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

💡 Vocabulary & Tajwid Insights

Arabic Word Meaning / Rule
Sha'ā'iri-llāh (شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ) The symbols or landmarks of Allah.
Musībah (مُصِيبَةٌ) A disaster, calamity, or trial.
Tajwid Rule Ghunnah Mushaddadah: In the word "Inna" (إِنَّا), you must hold the 'Noon' sound for 2 counts. Note the heavy 'R' in "Al-Marwah" (الْمَرْوَةَ) as it is preceded by a Fatha.

"Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return." — Finding peace in Tawhid.

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