Lessons From Surah Ar Rehman

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into an elaborate discussion on the lessons that can be imbibed and inculcated from the blessed Surah Ar Rahman.

So what is it that we should reflect upon in the word Ar-Rahman. So the first thing that we are being asked to reflect and ponder upon is “How is Allah merciful to me? What does that mean? What is Allah doing for me right now that is a display of Allah’s Mercy?” We have innumerable things to thank Allah for, and these are all manifestations of Allah’s Mercy.

We recognize also that the Qur’an is a source of cure which is a priceless thing. Human beings have the ability to show compassion towards each other and even towards other creatures, and they have this unique quality of love and compassion. And so someone who is pre-programmed with love and compassion, the perfect thing for them would be a message that is full of love and compassion — Qur’an. 

The Qur’an came down in clear, beautiful, Arabic speech. So as to make the human being capable of benefiting from this book. Allah taught him—the human being— {Al-bayaan}. {Al-bayaan} means the ability to speak clearly, to understand speech, to communicate. Allah gave us that ability. 

Listen intently to discover many more such mesmerizing lessons that will ensure success in this world and the HereAfter.