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My last post I said I would read the Quran with translation. Currently on Juz 13 and here are some of my reflections so far.

1. The Quran is a divine message given to a human being. I can imagine living in those times, a simple man named Muhammad(ﷺ)with impeccable character claims he is the Messenger of God. His people -Quraysh, who have known him since childhood can see something is different about him(ﷺ) . He(ﷺ) is using language beyond his literacy, telling stories of events before his time and the one I found most fascinating is Him(ﷺ) speaking on the private conversations of others to which he was not privy to. When he(ﷺ)recites the Quran, he(ﷺ) doesn’t sound like himself; no longer spoken like a humble shepherd. His(ﷺ) words are grandiose and authoritative. Words of a Mighty Creator.

تِلْكَ مِنْ أَنۢبَآءِ ٱلْغَيْبِ نُوحِيهَآ إِلَيْكَ ۖ مَا كُنتَ تَعْلَمُهَآ أَنتَ وَلَا قَوْمُكَ مِن قَبْلِ هَـٰذَا ۖ فَٱصْبِرْ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلْعَـٰقِبَةَ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ

This is one of the stories of the unseen, which we reveal to you ˹O Prophet˺. Neither you nor your people knew it before this. So be patient! Surely the ultimate outcome belongs ˹only˺ to the righteous. [11:49]

2. Allah(swt) continuously reminds us of his mercy. He chooses his mercy over everything. Even when Allah is displeased with us, He encourages us to turn back and seek his mercy.

3. I love the way Allah(swt) comforts His Prophet(ﷺ). Muhammad(ﷺ) loved the people of Mecca and was often heartbroken by their rejection of him & his message. Allah(swt) says

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلرَّسُولُ لَا يَحْزُنكَ ٱلَّذِينَ يُسَـٰرِعُونَ فِى ٱلْكُفْرِ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ قَالُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِأَفْوَٰهِهِمْ وَلَمْ تُؤْمِن قُلُوبُهُمْ

Messenger, do not be grieved by those who rush into disbelief – those who say with their mouths, “We believe,’ but have no faith in their hearts [5:41]

Peace & blessings upon the Nabi of Allah.