Umm Musa

رَبِّ إِنِّى لِمَآ أَنزَلۡتَ إِلَىَّ مِنۡ خَيۡرٍ فَقِيرٌ

Transliteration: Rabbi innee lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeer.

Meaning: My Lord! truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me!

Surah Al-qasas verse 24

Ya Allāh, allow us to reach Ramadan in good health and well-being while You are pleased with us. Forgive our sins, purify our hearts, grant us the ability to fast and pray, and make us among those who are accepted.

In Surah Al Shuara, when the story of Musa reaches its climax with Bani Israel between the army of Pharaoh and the sea, Musa was the one that called out with confidence, “No, My Lord is with me and He will guide me!” He had already seen time and time again that whoever relies on Allah, Allah makes a way out for him. That no harm could ever touch him without Allah’s permission. That often, the things we’re most afraid of have no real power over us. For Allah has power over them.

When you are placed in situations where you are afraid or carrying burdens you feel are beyond your capacity, know that perhaps Allah is preparing you for something great in your future. Perhaps this is a training period. Perhaps Allah wants you to overcome your fears. Perhaps Allah wants you to see what you are capable of, so that you may be bolder in your future pursuits. The possibilities are endless.

But what is certain is that if Allah has placed you in a situation of fear or difficulty, then know He is with you and will lovingly guide you through it. He only plans to your benefit 🩵

-Majnuu