Page 209 - A Test of Faith and Gratitude

In this lesson of Sūrah Yūnus (verses 7-14), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains the contrast between those who are heedless of the Hereafter and those who believe in Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ and do righteous deeds. The verses describe the fate of those who are content with worldly life and neglect Allāh’s signs, earning for themselves the punishment of Hell. In contrast, the believers will be guided by Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ to Paradise, where they will glorify and praise Him in eternal peace. The passage also highlights human nature, where people call upon Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ in distress but forget Him when their hardship is lifted. Finally, the lesson reminds us of past nations destroyed for their wrongdoing and warns that we have been given the earth as a test to see how we will act.