Ep. 21: Fatiha 15 (Salah and Dua) | The Quran of Fajr
The second component of seeking the help of Allah (SWT) that is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah is salah. Salah is one of the greatest means of seeking assistance from Allah (SWT), and this is why…
Ep. 22: Fatiha 16 (Guide Us on the Straight Path) | The Quran of Fajr
After going through the beginning portion of Al-Fatiha, the slave is finally ready to present a request to Allah (SWT). Because of who he is asking from and because of the occasion that has been…
Ep. 23: Fatiha 17 (Allah SWT’s Path) | The Quran of Fajr
We are asking Allah (SWT) to guide us as individuals and groups. It could be because the person is reciting by themselves and reciting for themselves, we could say “guide me”, but Allah (SWT) has…
Ep. 24: Fatiha 19 (Istiqama and the Asbab of the World) | The Quran of Fajr
We ask Allah (SWT) to guide us or take us onto the “الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ”. We spoke very briefly about the word "sirat" and its implications. This word, “مُسْتَقِيمَ”, is derived from the root “qama”. One…
Ep. 25: Fatiha 20 (Those Who Allah SWT Has Favored) | The Quran of Fajr
In asking Allah (SWT) for “الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ”, we are acknowledging that this is a specific path. The alif and laam on “الصِّرَاطَ” and “الْمُسْتَقِيمَ” denotes that this is something specific and designate and it is…
Ep. 26 (Final): Fatiha 21 (Those Who Draw Favor of Allah SWT) | The Quran of Fajr
Generally speaking, four types of people have been mentioned that have drawn the special favor of Allah (SWT). These people got their favor through various aspects – some of them achieved it through the aspect…