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In Their Tested Moments: Stories of Strength, Mercy & Hope of the People in the Quran
Through their tested moments, there exist the hope we need to get through our own tested moments. —— When we are tested, there is a chance that we will reach for the Quran to find inspirations to pull ourselves back up. In it we would find stories of past men and women who were also tested — the likes of Prophet Musa AS or Maryam AS — and we would look up to them with reverence because we are in awe with their unshakeable faith towards Allah. While these stories act as a ‘bridge’ that connects us to the people of the past, sometimes we struggle to identify ourselves within their stories. They are the chosen ones, and we know our level of spirituality could never match theirs. But what if, instead of just looking at their names and the miraculous circumstances surrounding the story, we look at the traits they displayed while enduring the tests such as bravery, honesty, and perseverance? In this book, author Syaari Ab Rahman takes us on a journey of Quranic contemplation that offers a fresh perspective on how we can reflect upon the stories and nurture the traits of the people mentioned in the Quran.
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302 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2021
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About the author
Muhammad Syaari Ab. Rahman
32 books121 followersAnak kelahiran Tumpat, Kelantan merupakan Jurulatih Utama (Principal Trainer) sepenuh masa di syarikat milik beliau sendiri, Ibrah Paradigm Training & Consultancy. Syarikat tersebut diwujudkan sejak Mei 2011.
Beliau merupakan Graduan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Bahasa dan Sastera Arab dari Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia dan kini sedang melanjutkan pengajian ke peringkat Sarjana dalam bidang Tafsir al-Quran di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Kajian Sarjana beliau bertajuk “Aplikasi Ilmu Munasabah dalam Kisah Nabi Ibrahim a.s.” dan bercita-cita untuk menjadi ahli akademik dan pakar dalam tafsir maudhuie al-Quran.
Beliau telah mendirikan rumah tangga selama hampir 8 tahun dengan Puan Nurul Suhadah Haji Shuib dan kini dikurniakan dua orang cahaya mata bernama Fatihah Wajihah dan Aqeel Muhtadi al-Fatih.
Beliau mula menggilap potensi dirinya dalam bidang kepemimpinan dan kejurulatihan sejak di bangku Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah, Klang. Beliau kini berpengalaman lebih dari 6 tahun dalam dunia latihan dan motivasi selain merupakan ahli berdaftar di bawah Pertubuhan Perunding Latihan Dan Motivasi Muslim Malaysia (TAMRIN).
Antara rancangan televisyen yang pernah menjemput beliau sebagai panel ialah TV3 dalam rancangan “Positif”, Astro Oasis dalam rancangan “Salam Muslim” dan TV Al- Hijrah dalam segmen “Assalamualaikum”. Ustaz Syaari juga merupakan panel tetap selama 4 tahun sejak tahun 2012 hingga 2016 di segmen “Ibrah” Radio Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia, IKIM.fm.
Beliau merupakan jurulatih bertauliah di bawah Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) dengan sijil tauliah bernombor TTT 3891.
Terkini, beliau sedang menggembleng tenaga pakar-pakar dan sarjana- sarjana Tafsir di seluruh Malaysia untuk berbakti kepada Ibrah Institute Centre of Tadabbur yang akan menjadi pusat pembelajaran interaktif dan moden kepada ilmu tafsir dan takwil al-Quran.
Beliau merupakan Graduan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Bahasa dan Sastera Arab dari Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia dan kini sedang melanjutkan pengajian ke peringkat Sarjana dalam bidang Tafsir al-Quran di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Kajian Sarjana beliau bertajuk “Aplikasi Ilmu Munasabah dalam Kisah Nabi Ibrahim a.s.” dan bercita-cita untuk menjadi ahli akademik dan pakar dalam tafsir maudhuie al-Quran.
Beliau telah mendirikan rumah tangga selama hampir 8 tahun dengan Puan Nurul Suhadah Haji Shuib dan kini dikurniakan dua orang cahaya mata bernama Fatihah Wajihah dan Aqeel Muhtadi al-Fatih.
Beliau mula menggilap potensi dirinya dalam bidang kepemimpinan dan kejurulatihan sejak di bangku Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah, Klang. Beliau kini berpengalaman lebih dari 6 tahun dalam dunia latihan dan motivasi selain merupakan ahli berdaftar di bawah Pertubuhan Perunding Latihan Dan Motivasi Muslim Malaysia (TAMRIN).
Antara rancangan televisyen yang pernah menjemput beliau sebagai panel ialah TV3 dalam rancangan “Positif”, Astro Oasis dalam rancangan “Salam Muslim” dan TV Al- Hijrah dalam segmen “Assalamualaikum”. Ustaz Syaari juga merupakan panel tetap selama 4 tahun sejak tahun 2012 hingga 2016 di segmen “Ibrah” Radio Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia, IKIM.fm.
Beliau merupakan jurulatih bertauliah di bawah Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) dengan sijil tauliah bernombor TTT 3891.
Terkini, beliau sedang menggembleng tenaga pakar-pakar dan sarjana- sarjana Tafsir di seluruh Malaysia untuk berbakti kepada Ibrah Institute Centre of Tadabbur yang akan menjadi pusat pembelajaran interaktif dan moden kepada ilmu tafsir dan takwil al-Quran.
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January 16, 2022
This is my 4.5🌟 read for year 2022. And it is the first book from Ustaz Syaari Abdul Rahman that I read.
Glad that I picked up this as my first book from the author, definitely will read his other books soon InshaAllah.
Personally for me the contents of this book is compact but it was told in a very easy to understand especially for a beginner like me.
I love the ibrah or lessons learned that were written in almost every end of the chapter.
The author too explain the difference usage of Arabic letter shows different meaning.
I would recommend this book to those who never read his book before. A good start indeed 👍
Glad that I picked up this as my first book from the author, definitely will read his other books soon InshaAllah.
Personally for me the contents of this book is compact but it was told in a very easy to understand especially for a beginner like me.
I love the ibrah or lessons learned that were written in almost every end of the chapter.
The author too explain the difference usage of Arabic letter shows different meaning.
I would recommend this book to those who never read his book before. A good start indeed 👍
December 24, 2021
Remake of “Lelaki Yang Hebat2 Dalam Al-Quran” and “Perempuan Yang Baik2 Dalam Al-Quran” in English version.
I hope IMAN will correct the grammatical errors / misspelled words in the second printing.
I hope IMAN will correct the grammatical errors / misspelled words in the second printing.
March 5, 2025
3.5⭐️ Really good book but I wish some chapters were more coherent and have stayed on topic. It jumped from one topic to another every other para and some things I was interested in getting explained were never mentioned again.
July 7, 2022
'As the saying goes, when humans choose to be on the right path, Allah SWT will help arrange the rest.'
I cannot stress enough how much I adore this book. This book should be the first book for every Muslim to pick up on when learning the Quran. I have mentioned before that this book picks on some important events and lessons from the Quran that we could reflect on. Hence, it won't be too heavy for those who are just starting to learn the Quran. Since it is a combination of the author's previous books, Perempuan Yang Baik-Baik Dalam Al-Quran (2019) and Lelaki Yang Hebat-Hebat Dalam Al-Quran (2020), it covers a good amount of issues and themes on both men and women. With its added narration on the topics, Muslims will be able to resonate with the stories and apply the lessons in their daily life.
I cannot stress enough how much I adore this book. This book should be the first book for every Muslim to pick up on when learning the Quran. I have mentioned before that this book picks on some important events and lessons from the Quran that we could reflect on. Hence, it won't be too heavy for those who are just starting to learn the Quran. Since it is a combination of the author's previous books, Perempuan Yang Baik-Baik Dalam Al-Quran (2019) and Lelaki Yang Hebat-Hebat Dalam Al-Quran (2020), it covers a good amount of issues and themes on both men and women. With its added narration on the topics, Muslims will be able to resonate with the stories and apply the lessons in their daily life.
December 13, 2023
The book is written by the well-known Ustaz Syaari who we know that he is the expert in Quran transliteration. The stories that is incorporated in the books is the story in the Quran regarding the hardship that the Prophets and the reasons why the stories is in the Quran.
For me, this book is very soothing to the soul. Of course, one of the reasons is because there is no other way to heal a soul from hardship and stress other than through the Quran. Words of God is the true definition of words of affirmation and as a servant of Allah, we knew that we need Him more than anything else in this world. Thus, with Allah providing us with all the stories about hardship and difficulties in the Quran which was then delivered in details through Ustaz Syaari's writing in the books, that shows that He loves us - when we face hard time, He thought us to be patient through the stories and it gives us assurance that even prophets are tested, what more us.
Recommended to everyone, especially to those who would like to venture into understanding the Quran.
For me, this book is very soothing to the soul. Of course, one of the reasons is because there is no other way to heal a soul from hardship and stress other than through the Quran. Words of God is the true definition of words of affirmation and as a servant of Allah, we knew that we need Him more than anything else in this world. Thus, with Allah providing us with all the stories about hardship and difficulties in the Quran which was then delivered in details through Ustaz Syaari's writing in the books, that shows that He loves us - when we face hard time, He thought us to be patient through the stories and it gives us assurance that even prophets are tested, what more us.
Recommended to everyone, especially to those who would like to venture into understanding the Quran.
October 16, 2025
Buku yang sgt baik, tidak terlalu tebal dan tidak terlalu nipis. Maklumat yg di sampaikn tidak terlalu byk, byk rupanya kisah2 nabi dan org2 yg soleh tidak kita ketahui secara terperinci.
Latar blkg penulis sbgai pemegang ijazah sarjana dlm bidang Al-Quran dan sunnah juga membantu saya utk percaya kpd huraian2 penulis, adalah lebih baik jika fakta2 dan nukilan di sertakn di bahagian end notes atau nota kaki utk kita semak imbang kembali fakta2 yg di berikn.
Nk bagi 4.5 bintang, tp memandangkn penulis adalah penulis tempatan tidak salah saya berikan markah tambahan utk bantu meluaskn naskah beliau.
Latar blkg penulis sbgai pemegang ijazah sarjana dlm bidang Al-Quran dan sunnah juga membantu saya utk percaya kpd huraian2 penulis, adalah lebih baik jika fakta2 dan nukilan di sertakn di bahagian end notes atau nota kaki utk kita semak imbang kembali fakta2 yg di berikn.
Nk bagi 4.5 bintang, tp memandangkn penulis adalah penulis tempatan tidak salah saya berikan markah tambahan utk bantu meluaskn naskah beliau.
March 2, 2025
As someone who is seeking to learn more about my religion, Islam and the stories and struggles of the pious people in Islam, this book helps me to feel more faithful and connected towards Allah SWT. I feel less alone about my struggles as this book helps readers to see the human side of the prophets and pious women in Islam like Maryam. I never understood the Al-Quran before this and the purpose, but this book helps to breakdown the meanings of some of the important verses. Syukur alhamdulillah.
May 28, 2022
I planned this to be a Ramadhan read, but I ended up finishing on 1st Syawal. Close enough.
I like how this book focuses on the strength of various people mentioned in the Quran: The Prophets and their origin stories, the Companions, as well as the powerful women. I like it even more as it divides its chapters accordingly to the various roles a woman can have in her life.
Even more so, each chapter mentions surahs that are related to the strengths each tried to bring forth, making the surahs more relatable than usual. We tend to read the Quran without actually understanding its meaning, and this book makes you want to go through the Quran more carefully and really understand the surahs.
While a lot of religious reads can be quite tedious and dry, this book brings the importance of the surahs through story-telling, making it easily understandable and enjoyable.
Definitely no regrets reading this book, as it helps me to understand better and at the same time, try to be a better Muslimah.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.2
I like how this book focuses on the strength of various people mentioned in the Quran: The Prophets and their origin stories, the Companions, as well as the powerful women. I like it even more as it divides its chapters accordingly to the various roles a woman can have in her life.
Even more so, each chapter mentions surahs that are related to the strengths each tried to bring forth, making the surahs more relatable than usual. We tend to read the Quran without actually understanding its meaning, and this book makes you want to go through the Quran more carefully and really understand the surahs.
While a lot of religious reads can be quite tedious and dry, this book brings the importance of the surahs through story-telling, making it easily understandable and enjoyable.
Definitely no regrets reading this book, as it helps me to understand better and at the same time, try to be a better Muslimah.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.2
January 28, 2023
First book I read from Ustaz Syaari and may Allah bless him, because he truly has enlightened me on so many issues and Alhamdulillah I am able to understand a little portion of our holy book. Ustaz Syaari’s writing is pretty simple, straightforward, and he explained the things that are necessary. His wordings are beautiful and easy to comprehend.
Indeed, through this book as well, I have gained courage to continue living my life by the remembrance that Allah is the ultimate planner and He is the All Knowing. Whatever tests He puts me in, He may reward with something better, or it may serve as a lesson, or it may help to heighten my iman. Just like what He did with the prophets and others mentioned in the Quran.
The book contains many knowledge and stories with abundant lessons to be learnt as Muslims.
I hope the book will reach a bigger audience, globally. Ustaz Syaari’s intelligence in putting words is very beautiful yet simple.
Indeed, through this book as well, I have gained courage to continue living my life by the remembrance that Allah is the ultimate planner and He is the All Knowing. Whatever tests He puts me in, He may reward with something better, or it may serve as a lesson, or it may help to heighten my iman. Just like what He did with the prophets and others mentioned in the Quran.
The book contains many knowledge and stories with abundant lessons to be learnt as Muslims.
I hope the book will reach a bigger audience, globally. Ustaz Syaari’s intelligence in putting words is very beautiful yet simple.
September 21, 2025
At first, I thought that this is just like any other normal books which tells us about the inspiring stories of people who lived before us. By looking at the title, I know..it offers more. It came out as a book that gives us beyond what we can think of. The stories of those people closely related to our lives, and one thing is..the stories in the Quran cannot be manipulated by others.
Through this book and the stories that are mentioned in details, the hope is there for those who are struggling with life. Definitely we will be tested, we are down. But, it doesn't stop us from losing hope that we search for.
The stories are beautifully explain in certain surahs that we are reciting every single day. Before this, we do not aware what the ayah is all about. When you come across this book, you can contemplate and pondering upon the ayah, like it's so close to our heart, really soothing.
Through this book and the stories that are mentioned in details, the hope is there for those who are struggling with life. Definitely we will be tested, we are down. But, it doesn't stop us from losing hope that we search for.
The stories are beautifully explain in certain surahs that we are reciting every single day. Before this, we do not aware what the ayah is all about. When you come across this book, you can contemplate and pondering upon the ayah, like it's so close to our heart, really soothing.
April 7, 2023
#breview : In Their Tested Moments
"we shall not worry about matters that are going to happen and we should not be sad about those that had happened"
Buku ini bercerita tentang orang-orang pilihan yang tertulis dalam Al-Quran. Ada 10 orang di dalam 10 chapter. Dari wanita-wanita yang dimuliakan Al-Quran sampe nabi-nabi pilihan Allah.
Penceritaannya tuh berdasarkan Surah. Dijelasinnya benar-benar detail per surah per ayat. Apa arti ayat tersebut, cerita apa yang disampaikan di dalam surah, apa hikmah yang bisa kita ambil, sampai ke penjelasan kenapa ayat tersebut diturunkan.
Buku ini very very insightful buat aku. Banyak banget ilmu baru yang aku dapat. Selama baca buku ini aku juga jadi berpikir kritis terus jadi pengen tau lebih banyak lagi. Cocok banget buat dibaca Bulan Ramadhan gini. Very recommended buat yang mau memperdalam Al-Quran.
⭐️4/5
"we shall not worry about matters that are going to happen and we should not be sad about those that had happened"
Buku ini bercerita tentang orang-orang pilihan yang tertulis dalam Al-Quran. Ada 10 orang di dalam 10 chapter. Dari wanita-wanita yang dimuliakan Al-Quran sampe nabi-nabi pilihan Allah.
Penceritaannya tuh berdasarkan Surah. Dijelasinnya benar-benar detail per surah per ayat. Apa arti ayat tersebut, cerita apa yang disampaikan di dalam surah, apa hikmah yang bisa kita ambil, sampai ke penjelasan kenapa ayat tersebut diturunkan.
Buku ini very very insightful buat aku. Banyak banget ilmu baru yang aku dapat. Selama baca buku ini aku juga jadi berpikir kritis terus jadi pengen tau lebih banyak lagi. Cocok banget buat dibaca Bulan Ramadhan gini. Very recommended buat yang mau memperdalam Al-Quran.
⭐️4/5
April 6, 2024
Asbabul nuzul perkataan tepat bagi buku ini
tapi fokus tadabbur lebih kepada memahami asbabul nuzul dan cerita di dalam Al Quran itu sendiri. Kisah cemburu isteri nabi dan tindakan nabi ditegur dalam surah iaitu
Aisyah dan Hafsah, mereka tahu bahawa Nabi lama di rumah Zainab disebabkan air madu disediakan itu sedap, ketika giliran mereka pula, lalu mereka berkat mulut nabi busuk bau madu buruk, Nabi terus mengatkan tidak akan makan madu lain kali. Allah menegur dalam
surah At Tahrim agar nabi tidak mengharamkan apa yang halal disebalan peranan rasul itu sendiri. Surah Al Mujadalah asbabul nuzul mengenai seorang isteri iaitu
Khaulah diziharkan oleh suaminya, tindakan itu agak ditegah oleh agama lalu turunya ayat ini agar dibayar kifarah. Secara personal konteks utama dalam awal awal bab mengenai wanita dan kesusahan mereka.
tapi fokus tadabbur lebih kepada memahami asbabul nuzul dan cerita di dalam Al Quran itu sendiri. Kisah cemburu isteri nabi dan tindakan nabi ditegur dalam surah iaitu
Aisyah dan Hafsah, mereka tahu bahawa Nabi lama di rumah Zainab disebabkan air madu disediakan itu sedap, ketika giliran mereka pula, lalu mereka berkat mulut nabi busuk bau madu buruk, Nabi terus mengatkan tidak akan makan madu lain kali. Allah menegur dalam
surah At Tahrim agar nabi tidak mengharamkan apa yang halal disebalan peranan rasul itu sendiri. Surah Al Mujadalah asbabul nuzul mengenai seorang isteri iaitu
Khaulah diziharkan oleh suaminya, tindakan itu agak ditegah oleh agama lalu turunya ayat ini agar dibayar kifarah. Secara personal konteks utama dalam awal awal bab mengenai wanita dan kesusahan mereka.
February 17, 2023
Terdapat sedikit persamaan antara buku ini dengan ‘Perempuan yg Baik-baik dalam Al-Quran’ & ‘Keluarga yang Setia Menyayangi dalam al-Quran’ (masih belum ada rezeki untuk membaca ‘Lelaki yang Hebat-hebat dalam al-Quran’). Saya anggap itu sebagai ulang kaji dan saya sudah tentu suka sekali akan pelajaran-pelajaran baru yang saya jumpa dalam buku kali ini terutama berkenaan kisah Nabi Daud AS dan Talut, & Nabi Isa AS dan Hawariyun.
Nevertheless, penulis masih antara penulis kegemaran saya dan saya berharap saya berkesempatan untuk membaca semua karya beliau.
Nevertheless, penulis masih antara penulis kegemaran saya dan saya berharap saya berkesempatan untuk membaca semua karya beliau.
January 4, 2025
Tadabbur on several surahs of the Holy Quran, this book manages to capture stories of strength, mercy, and hope through contemplation, as reflected in the title of the book itself.
A good book and a meaningful read for Muslims seeking self-reflection. For me personally, it’s the kind of book I read, contemplate, and apply as I go through my day-to-day existence. As for the book itself, it’s the kind you read once and move on.
A good book and a meaningful read for Muslims seeking self-reflection. For me personally, it’s the kind of book I read, contemplate, and apply as I go through my day-to-day existence. As for the book itself, it’s the kind you read once and move on.
July 4, 2024
My first book from this author is "Perempuan yang baik-baik dalam al-quran" and since then I've been followibg the author in few mediums including sessions from his tadabur centre. There are few repetitive info from his previous book, but re-read it as a good reminder for me.
This book motivates you from the words from Quran. Feel closer to quran
This book motivates you from the words from Quran. Feel closer to quran
March 9, 2022
all this time, we think about what will the society say about our family, but this book made me realize that the only persons validation i need is Alla SWT and i as a muslim, carry my religion whereever i go.
Loved it <3
Loved it <3
February 24, 2022
3.5 stars
February 28, 2022
So many typos..
April 11, 2023
Such a wonderful companion to have in Ramadan <3
April 26, 2023
Used to choose this book for my Ramadhan this year. A good choice for me because the way Ustaz Syaari explained the tadabbur of the surah is easy to understand.
July 13, 2023
Love it..
September 30, 2023
Layman’s term used which make it easy for tadabbur purposes.
November 29, 2023
This book has changed my life.
June 4, 2024
A thorough explanation for each verses from the holy book of Quran, followed by a good example that can be applied in our daily lives. 5/5 would recommend ♥️
December 17, 2024
Great content. Simple enough for laymen to understand.
The language aspect can be improved for smoother reading.
The language aspect can be improved for smoother reading.
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