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Day 4 of Be Quranic delves into the deeper meaning of gratitude in Islam, as highlighted in the first half of the second aya of Surah al-Fatihah.

We explore how 'Alhamdulillah' symbolises the essence of gratitude, crucial for our happiness and health. This episode emphasises the importance of believing in God to experience true gratitude for life's intangible blessings.

We discuss how gratitude in Islam goes beyond a feeling, requiring acknowledgement and obedience to Allah. This obedience can stem from patience or a deeper sense of gratitude. The unique privilege Muslims have in knowing and serving Allah is compared to the honour of working for a world leader, elevating our daily worship from a duty to an honour.

We encourage listeners to shift their mindset: view reading the Quran and performing 'ibadah' not as obligations, but as privileged communications with the Creator. This change in perspective, from 'having to do' to 'getting to do,' is central to embracing and expressing our gratitude to Allah. Join us in embracing this infinite loop of gratitude.

In Day 3 of "Be Quranic 2024," we continue exploring Surah al-Fatihah, focusing on the aya "Alhamdulillahi rabbil ‘aalamin" and its profound meaning of gratitude.

This episode breaks down the phrase into 'alhamdulillah', signifying both thanks and praise to Allah, and demonstrates how it encompasses the key to happiness in both this life and the hereafter. We discuss how gratitude, as proven by studies from Yale University and UC Berkeley, plays a critical role in our well-being.

However, we emphasize that true gratitude needs to acknowledge God as the provider of all benefits. This episode not only delves into the psychological aspects of gratitude but also addresses the challenges posed by our nafs or lower self, which leans towards greed and dissatisfaction. Our action item is to maintain a gratitude journal, noting daily the things we're thankful for, thereby reinforcing our appreciation for Allah's blessings.

As Muslims, knowing who to thank - Allah, the Rabb of the worlds - is crucial for our happiness and fulfillment. Join us in this episode as we delve into the power of 'Alhamdulillah' and how it can transform our lives with gratitude.

In episode 2 of “Be Quranic,” we explore the ayah Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem, emphasising the importance of starting actions with 'Bismillah' to align our intentions with Allah's name. We delve into the meanings of Allah's names Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem, highlighting their representation of divine love, compassion, and mercy. While Ar-Rahman's grace extends to all, Ar-Raheem's mercy is specifically for believers. The session encourages embodying these attributes of Allah in our daily lives, especially towards family, reflecting the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that the best among us are those who are kindest to their families. The episode emphasises kindness and compassion, aligning our actions with Allah's attributes for spiritual growth.

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