Quran Reflexions vol3 (PDF) - Deen Research Center

When Firaawn threatened to kill Musa, Musa (AS) continued his Da’wa, inviting people tothe path of Allah (SWT) and His religion, and he depended on Allah in handling all thatwould happen. Allah (SWT) says what can be translated as, “And Mûsa said, “Surely I takerefuge in my Lord and your Lord from every proud (one) who does not believe in theDay of Reckoning.” (TMQ, 40: 27).I confide my command to AllahThe second example of confiding to Allah (SWT) is embodied in a believer from Firaawn’shouse. This man concealed his belief, but when he saw Firaawn and his followers weaving aconspiracy to kill Musa (AS), he said what can be translated as, “Will you kill a man forthat he says, ‘My Lord is Allah’ “(TMQ, 40: 28). Firaawn was shocked to find a man ofhis followers defending Musa (AS), and all the attendees were sure that he would destroy thatman. Yet, the honest believer immediately confided his command to Allah (SWT) sayingwhat can be translated as, “Then you will soon remember what I say to you; and I confidemy Command (Or: my affair) to Allah. Surely Allah is Ever-Beholding (His)bondmen.” (TMQ, 40: 44).What happened after this? “So Allah protected him against the odious (things) of theirscheming,” (TMQ, 40: 45).It is as if the meaning of the ayah is, “O Muslim! Call people to the path of Allah and don’tever be afraid of any person or of being blamed. Confide in Allah and depend on Himseeking refuge from your enemies, as Musa (AS) said what can be translated as, “Surely Itake refuge in my Lord and your Lord” (TMQ, 40: 27).Obstacles along the pathThe path of Da’wa is hard and full of obstacles and hardships, but all these are mush easierthan those faced by Prophet Musa (AS) and the believer of Firaawn’s house. Hence, ifanyone mocks you, insults you, or makes your life hard, you have to resort to Allah (SWT)confiding in him, and keep on the track of Da’wa. The whole Muslim nation is obliged toperform Da’wa, as Surat Al-’Imran mentions what can be translated as, “You have been themost charitable nation brought out to mankind: you command beneficence, and forbidmaleficence, and believe in Allah” (TMQ, 3: 110).What is it that makes us the most charitable nation? Commanding beneficence andforbidding maleficence first, then believing in Allah (SWT). This clarifies this greatobligation that distinguishes us among other nations.The shortest way to heartsNot only does this Surah encourage believers to perform Da’wa, but it also guides us to thebest means of helping people. This is clear through the story of the believer of Firaawn’shouse, and the means used by this divine preacher in inviting his people to the path of Allah.Let’s all learn wonderful Qur’anic lessons teaching us how to invite people to the path ofAllah (SWT).Logical persuasion