Juz 21: Why Are Humans So Weak? | Sh. Mikaeel Ahmed Smith

How can I remember Allah in times of both safety and danger? How can recognizing my weakness and vulnerability make me a stronger believer?

Join Sh. Mikaeel Ahmed Smith with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 21 of the Qur'an, discussing thanking God for our blessings, asking God for help, weakness and vulnerability in humans, and why we need God.

✨Test your knowledge of the Qur'an✨

In which surah does Allah promise the Prophet ﷺ a return to Makkah?
A. Al Fath
B. Al Qasas
C. Ar Rum

Chapters:

0:00 - Highlights
📌 1:03 - Today's trivia
2:23 - Introduction

📌 4:18 - Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the line of reasoning about Allah in Juz 20 and 21
6:39 - Those that diminished God by giving Him partners
8:03 - Allah gives provisions to whom He wills
9:28 - The connection of gratitude for blessings

📌 10:30 - Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflects on calling to Allah in times of hardship and ease
11:40 - Our natural disposition (fitrah)
12:40 - The response of travellers through calamity
15:23 - Those that are ungrateful in their safety

📌 17:26 - Sh. Mikaeel Ahmed Smith reflects on our need of God
18:55 - The signs of God through creation
20:58 - Recognizing our weakness as humans

📌 23:43 - Reflections
24:03 - The contradition between seeking help without serving God
25:11 - The difficulty of remembering Allah in times of ease
26:02 - Dhikr and du'a as means to be consistently grateful
27:50 - Recognizing your vulnerability even at your strongest
28:50 - Breaking down before God

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