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Grounded is a practical Islamic framework for living with clarity, resilience, and purpose in an age of distraction. Drawing on traditional Islamic scholarship, adapted for modern life, it offers a steady way of living faith — not by escaping the modern world, but by standing firmly within it. www.grounded.day

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Day 6

Grounded ·

2025/01/06

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bequranic.substack.comWelcome to Day 6 of the Be Quranic 2025 Challenge, where we journey through Surah Al-Mulk, ayah by ayah.Today’s focus is ayah 6, a powerful verse that warns about the punishment for those who disbelieve in their Lord:“And for those who disbelieve in their Lord is the punishment of hellfire, and what an evil destination.”Be Quranic is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider

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Day 5

Grounded ·

2025/01/06

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bequranic.substack.comWelcome to Day 5 of the Be Quranic 2025 Challenge, where we reflect deeply on Surah Al-Mulk, ayah by ayah.Today, we’re exploring ayah 5, where Allah describes the beauty of the lowest heaven, adorned with stars that serve not only as decorations but also as missiles against the devils. SubhanAllah, this ayah reminds us that the universe operates with both physical precision and a spiritual dimension.For instance,

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Day 4

Grounded ·

2025/01/04

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bequranic.substack.comWelcome back to Day 4 of the BeQuranic 2025 Challenge!This January, we’re diving into Surah Al-Mulk—one ayah a day. We’ll break down the Tajweed rules, explore its meaning, and reflect on the timeless lessons it holds for our lives. For those of you taking up the extra challenge, you’ll also be memorising an ayah a day so that, by the end of January, you’ll have memorised the entire Surah.And don’t forget: reciting

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Day 3

Grounded ·

2025/01/03

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bequranic.substack.comLet’s dive into the next powerful ayah from Surah Al-Mulk.In ayah 2, Allah introduces us to the purpose of life and death—a test. Allah created life and death to see which of us excels in good deeds, showing that every moment in this life is a chance to prove our sincerity, patience, and gratitude. It’s a reminder to always strive for the best in everything we do.Now, in ayah 3, Allah turns our attention to His

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Day 2 of 2025 Challenge

Grounded ·

2025/01/02

Welcome back to Day 2 of our 2025 BeQuranic Challenge. If you’re just joining us today, no worries! You can check out yesterday’s post where I explained the whole idea behind this challenge. But here’s the quick summary:Every day this January, we’ll be diving into the Qur’an—reading, understanding, exploring its timeless lessons, and figuring out how to apply them in our daily lives. Oh, and there’s an extra challenge too: memorising Surah al-Mulk, one aya per day! You can find all the details on

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Happy New Year 2025!

Grounded ·

2025/01/01

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh! Welcome back to BeQuranic. I know I’ve been on a long a hiatus, but here I am back in this new year. But we are making some slight changes to BeQuranic. Instead of going one aya a day from Surah al-Baqarah, we are synching the Quran lessons at Qaswa House and BeQuranic. For the month of January, we will be exploring Surah al-Mulk together.Be Quranic is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or

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Day 67

Grounded ·

2024/07/19

TLDR;* Today, on day 67, we explored Ayah 41 of Surat al-Baqarah. * This Ayah urges the Jewish leaders in Medina to believe in the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, as the Qur'an confirms the messages in their own scriptures. * They knew about the final prophet but rejected him due to prejudice. * The Ayah teaches us the importance of not just acquiring knowledge but also putting it into practice. * Let's remember to apply what we learn in our daily lives. Insha'Allah, we'll complete this Ayah

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The Bombing in Oman

Grounded ·

2024/07/18

Today is Thursday the 12th of Muharram, 1446 Hijrah. Yesterday I read a very disturbing news coming from Oman that a masjid in Oman was being bombed and took the lives of nine people. Apparently according to the news report, Daesh or IS claimed responsibility for the bombing and the masjid is said to belong to a Shia community in Oman and they were observing the mourning of the day of Ashura when the bombing happened. Now this is very sad because this is against the teaching of Islam.We need to look

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Day 66

Grounded ·

2024/07/17

TLDR;* Today, we explore Ayah 40 of Surah Al-Baqarah, which discusses the Israelites. Israel, or Prophet Yaqub, had 12 sons, leading to the 12 tribes of Israel. * Prophet Musa is frequently mentioned in the Quran due to his mission's resemblance to Prophet Muhammad's.* The Quran teaches us about the Israelites to learn from their mistakes. * Ayah 40 reminds the Israelites of the blessings they received, including numerous prophets and scriptures. * The shift from the Israelites to the followers of

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Reflections on the Day of Ashura

Grounded ·

2024/07/16

TLDR;* Today, we remember Allah saving Prophet Musa from Firaun, making it a day of celebration. However, it's also the day Sayyidina Husayn ibn Ali, the Prophet’s grandson, was martyred in Karbala. While we feel sadness, we balance it with the joy of Ashura as taught by the Prophet ﷺ.* Ashura teaches us to balance our emotions and understand that victory in the eyes of Allah may differ from worldly views. Prophet Musa's victory and Sayyidina Husayn's martyrdom both show different aspects of divine

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Be Quranic 65: What motivates us?

Grounded ·

2024/07/15

We resume studying Surah Al-Baqarah with ayah 39, which discusses the punishment for disbelievers. This highlights the balance of reward and punishment in guiding behaviour. The term kafir means to disbelieve after knowing the truth. Punishment applies to those who hear the Prophet's message and reject it. Both reward and punishment are necessary for motivation. Human motivation has three levels: basic reward and punishment, and the highest level—acting out of love and gratitude towards Allah,

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Fasting on Ashura and Imitating Others

Grounded ·

2024/07/14

Fasting on the 10th of Muharram is recommended, and if possible, also on the 9th or 11th to differentiate from the People of the Book. The Prophet ﷺ emphasized religious practices should not imitate those of other faiths in a way that signifies belonging to them. Cultural practices that do not symbolise religious beliefs are permissible. The Prophet ﷺ adopted beneficial practices from other cultures without religious connotations, such as using a seal for letters. Imitating good people or

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Be Quranic: 64 - No Anxiety, No Depression

Grounded ·

2024/05/22

This episode continues the story of the descent of Adam and Hawa to earth. Allah promises to send down guidance for humans to guide them to lead a good life on earth. He promises that those who follow the guidance will not have fear upon them and shall not be grieving.

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Be Quranic: 63 - Recap the Story of Adam and Our...

Grounded ·

2024/05/21

Today we recapped the story of Adam (AS) from Surat al-Baqarah. Allah announced to the angels that He would create a Khalifa on earth.The angels questioned why, considering the potential for corruption, but Allah knew what they did not. Allah taught Adam the names of things, proving his superiority in knowledge over the angels. All the angels prostrated to Adam except Iblis, who was arrogant and refused. Adam and his wife were placed in Jannah with the freedom to enjoy everything except one

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Be Quranic: 62 - The Words of Tawba

Grounded ·

2024/05/20

On Day 62 of Be Quranic, we continue with Suratul-Baqarah, focusing on ayah 37 where Adam, after being deceived into disobedience alongside Hawa by Iblis, feels remorseful. This ayah highlights Allah's mercy, as He teaches Adam the words to seek forgiveness, illustrating the importance of Tawbah (repentance) in Islam. Unlike Iblis, who blamed Allah for his disobedience, Adam takes full responsibility for his actions, setting a precedent for human accountability and humility. This

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00:07:41

Be Quranic: 61 - The Fall of Humanity?

Grounded ·

2024/04/23

Welcome to Day 61 of Be Quranic, where today’s lesson focuses on ayah 36 of Surah Al-Baqarah, detailing the expulsion of Adam and Hawa (Eve) from Jannah (Paradise). Contrary to some narratives that place the blame on Eve, the Quran states that both were equally deceived by Shaytan (Satan), leading to their removal from Paradise. This ayah underscores that their time in Jannah was always meant to be temporary, as humans were created for life on Earth. The Islamic view does not see their

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00:04:51

Be Quranic: 60 - Halal vs Haram

Grounded ·

2024/04/15

Day 60 of "Be Quranic" explores Surat al-Baqarah, ayah 35, which narrates Allah instructing Adam and his wife to enjoy the pleasures of Jannah with the exception of approaching one forbidden tree. This command reflects broader life lessons about the prevalence of halal (permissible) over haram (forbidden) things, emphasising that while many things are allowed, humans often gravitate towards the few restrictions. The passage highlights the concept that everything is deemed halal

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00:08:50

Be Quranic - 58 : The First Sin in the History of...

Grounded ·

2024/04/14

On day 58 of Be Quranic, as Ramadan begins, we reflect on the singular mention of Ramadan in the Quran, directly linked to the revelation of the Quran as a guide and criterion for mankind. This session continues from ayah 32 of Surah al-Baqarah, moving to ayat 34, which depicts Allah's command for angels to prostrate to Adam, highlighting obedience and the sin of arrogance exemplified by Iblis's refusal due to pride, as he was of the jinn, not an angel. The lesson stresses the

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00:09:47

Be Quranic: 59 - I'm back!

Grounded ·

2024/04/14

Be Quranic Day 59 focuses on applying lessons from the Quran to everyday life. After a break during Ramadan, the speaker discusses how the intensity of religious practices during Ramadan, like Taraweeh prayers and Quran reading, should bolster one’s spiritual strength to maintain good deeds throughout the year. The passage also covers a lesson from Surat al-Baqara on the importance of humility and the dangers of arrogance, exemplified by Iblis's refusal to bow to Adam, showing that true

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Be Quranice - 57 : Individual vs Communal Obligations

Grounded ·

2024/03/08

Today on Be Quranic, day 57, we continue exploring ayah 32 of Surah al-Baqarah, focusing on the distinct types of knowledge: revelation-based, known to angels, and discovery-based, unique to humans. Both forms are divinely sourced, underscoring the Quran's emphasis on contemplation of the universe as a means to appreciate Allah's greatness. We delve into Imam al-Ghazali's categorisation of knowledge into Fard 'ain (individual obligation) and Fard kifayah (communal

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