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“Do not say of anything ‘I will do that tomorrow’ without adding ‘God Willing’, and remember your Lord whenever you forget…” (18:23-24)

I actually didn’t know that Ibrahim (AS) dreamt of himself sacrificing Ishmael (AS) and that Ishmael (AS) said for his father to do as he commanded. It’s interesting then that means the dream was true in that sense but the dream itself did not say it was a test. Wow, not just Ibrahim (AS) but Ishmael (AS) must have had a lot of tawakkul and complete submission.

I’m just so sad for Yaqub (AS). Imagine losing your son and knowing your other children did this and you’re left alone. He could only tell Allah (SWT) his problems. He was powerless. I wonder if he felt like he was to blame but then I imagine them reunited. It’s so, so sad.

Prophet Yaqub (AS) crying so much for so long after losing Yusuf (AS) that his eyesight was affected just 🥲

Good company and friends really is make or break, isn’t it? He talks about friends who help you in difficult times and remind us of God. Truthful friends as well, because true friends will remind you (nicely and privately, of course, and if it’s publicly they do it lovingly).

Having faith and not letting faith deteriorate in tough times was the message I needed to hear. Ironically I earlier today posted about how tough times made me feel disconnected from the faith and this is the passage I’m on today, so I think it’s a lesson I need to remember for myself in the future.

Yusuf’s (AS) brothers only achieved short-term gain by betraying him due to their envy + jealousy. I love this Surah because I know what that feels like (not siblings) and unfortunately for them I was equipped with documented evidence. It’s so sad how much materialism can drive our brothers + sisters, we’ll all face it. This is why it’s said our Prophet (SAWS) feared us competing for material goods the most.