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Welcome to Day 10 of the BeQuranic 2025 Challenge, where we continue our journey through Surah Al-Mulk. Every day, we read one ayah, break down its Tajweed rules, delve into its meaning, and reflect on its lessons. For those memorising along with us, by the end of January, you’ll have memorised the entire surah, inshaAllah!

Today’s ayah, ayah 10, offers a profound reminder. The people of Jahannam admit,

“If only we had listened and used our reason, we would not be among the people of the blazing fire.”

This verse highlights two key qualities that protect us from misguidance: listening and understanding. But too often, pride—kibr—gets in the way. When someone gives us advice, do we listen to understand, or are we quick to respond and defend our ego?

The story of Abu Jahl teaches us this lesson well. He recognised the beauty of the Qur’an but refused to follow it because of tribal pride. Similarly, the path of Iblis shows how pride not only blinds but also leads to blame and misguidance.

Our takeaway today: let’s guard our hearts against pride and embrace humility. When advice comes our way, let’s pause, listen, and seek to understand—not to defend or argue.

I’ll see you tomorrow, inshaAllah, as we continue this journey together. Until then, Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!

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