Bismillah,
We must have hope!
Hope in Allah’s (SWT) plan.
Without hope the future looks bleak.
Today, we explore the inspiring life and profound teachings of Prophet Zakariyah (AS), highlighting his unwavering devotion, steadfast hope, and the divine blessings bestowed upon him.
Background
Zakariyah (AS) was from the lineage of Prophets, descending to Ibrahim (AS).
Prophet Zakariyah (AS) was chosen by Allah to guide his people during a time of spiritual decline and moral corruption.
He was a righteous and devoted servant of Allah, known for his piety and dedication to divine service.
Prophethood:
Zakariyah (AS) devoted himself to calling his people to righteousness and monotheism.
He emphasized the importance of faith, prayer, and devotion to Allah (SWT), urging his community to uphold divine commandments.
Prophet Zakariyah (AS) was blessed with divine miracles, including the gift of a righteous son (Yahya AS) in his old age (see verses below).
His (AS) supplication for progeny was answered by Allah (SWT), demonstrating the power of faith and divine intervention.
Legacy of Hope and Devotion:
Zakariyah (AS) left a lasting legacy of hope and devotion.
His unwavering faith in Allah (SWT) and steadfast perseverance serve as an inspiration for believers seeking spiritual guidance and divine blessings.
When we have hope and faith in Allah (SWT), we will never be disappointed.
Application Today
Allah (SWT) will never disappoint us!
You can take that to the gave
That’s a guarantee.
You may be struggling to conceive a child, or find a job, or get married etc.
But remember…
Just as Allah (SWT) blessed Zakariyah (AS) with a righteous son, Allah (SWT) will bless our lives with what’s best for us.
We just need to stay devoted with patience and prayers.
Have hope, for the Owner of your affairs is the Owner of the Universe.
May we emulate Zakariyahs’ (AS) virtues in our own lives, striving to uphold devotion, hope, and trust in Allah’s (SWT) mercy amidst our challenges .
19:2
ذِكْرُ رَحْمَتِ رَبِّكَ عَبْدَهُۥ زَكَرِيَّآ ٢˹This is˺ a reminder of your Lord’s mercy to His servant Zachariah,
19:3
إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥ نِدَآءً خَفِيًّۭا ٣when he cried out to his Lord privately,
19:4
قَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّى وَهَنَ ٱلْعَظْمُ مِنِّى وَٱشْتَعَلَ ٱلرَّأْسُ شَيْبًۭا وَلَمْ أَكُنۢ بِدُعَآئِكَ رَبِّ شَقِيًّۭا ٤saying, “My Lord! Surely my bones have become brittle, and grey hair has spread across my head, but I have never been disappointed in my prayer to You, my Lord!
19:5
وَإِنِّى خِفْتُ ٱلْمَوَٰلِىَ مِن وَرَآءِى وَكَانَتِ ٱمْرَأَتِى عَاقِرًۭا فَهَبْ لِى مِن لَّدُنكَ وَلِيًّۭا ٥And I am concerned about ˹the faith of˺ my relatives after me, since my wife is barren. So grant me, by Your grace, an heir,
19:6
يَرِثُنِى وَيَرِثُ مِنْ ءَالِ يَعْقُوبَ ۖ وَٱجْعَلْهُ رَبِّ رَضِيًّۭا ٦who will inherit ˹prophethood˺ from me and the family of Jacob, and make him, O Lord, pleasing ˹to You˺!”
19:7
يَـٰزَكَرِيَّآ إِنَّا نُبَشِّرُكَ بِغُلَـٰمٍ ٱسْمُهُۥ يَحْيَىٰ لَمْ نَجْعَل لَّهُۥ مِن قَبْلُ سَمِيًّۭا ٧˹The angels announced,˺ “O Zachariah! Indeed, We give you the good news of ˹the birth of˺ a son, whose name will be Yahya—a name We have not given to anyone before.”
SURAH MARYAM (V 2-7)