Points of Reflection:
- Reflect on the possible reasons Allah (swt) would task us, as an ummah, with witnessing when He Knows and is the Witness of all things?
- What does bearing witness on the Day of Judgement require of us in this life?
- Can we turn a blind eye to wrong-doing and injustice?
- What is our responsibility when we witness wrong-doing and injustice?
- What if we cannot do anything to prevent or stop the wrong-doing and injustice?
- What does being witnessed on the Day of Judgement require of us in this life? (Review who and what testify for us on the Day of Judgement)
Quiz Questions:
- What name of Allah (swt) is referenced in this episode?
- (Ash-Shaheed)
- Is Allah (swt) the only witness, or does he task others with being witnesses as well?
- (He tasks others with being witnesses as well)
- Which group of people will be the ones who affirm that a prophet came to them to deliver the message of Allah (swt)?
- (the ummah)
Challenge
Commit to addressing injustice that you witness by speaking up, taking appropriate action, or, when unable to do either safely, acknowledging how wrong it is in your heart (as our Prophet sws instructed us) and making sincere supplication.
About In the Shade of Ramadan Triumph in Trial: Lessons from Surat Al-Buruj
This year’s In The Shade of Ramadan (ISR) web series explores the stories, lessons, and connections that are found in Surat al-Buruj, a chapter of the Qur’an that offers us much-needed reminders and reassurances during this time of heightened Islamophobia, continued global conflict, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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