by Farhia Yahya | Oct 26, 2020 | Quranic Reflections
“Truly, when it was said to them, ‘There is no god but God,’ they were ever arrogant.” [37: 35] Most people don’t really reject faith and belief. Deep down everyone has questions and everyone has inclinations towards believing in something. But what they might reject... by Farhia Yahya | Oct 19, 2020 | Quranic Reflections
“…But few of My slaves are grateful.” [34: 13] Be from the few. Those who go above and beyond the norm. The grateful and patient; who are grateful for the minute things and patient over the great tests. Be from the few; the heroes and heroines, the brave and fearless.... by Farhia Yahya | Oct 12, 2020 | Quranic Reflections
“And of His signs is that the heaven and earth remain by His command. Then when He calls you with a [single] call from the earth, immediately you will come forth.” [30: 25] They say that death is the final submission; we fall into the arms of death and finally submit.... by Farhia Yahya | Oct 5, 2020 | Quranic Reflections
“And We inspired to the mother of Moses, “Suckle him; but when you fear for him, cast him into the river and do not fear and do not grieve. Indeed, We will return him to you and will make him one of the messengers.”” [28: 7] Fear can be absolutely gut-wrenching,... by Farhia Yahya | Sep 28, 2020 | Quranic Reflections
“Pharaoh said, “You believed Moses before I gave you permission!” [26: 49] From the arrogance of Fir’awn was that he demanded to be in control of everything that people did – down to their very choice of belief. But iman (faith) doesn’t seek permission from mortals…...