The Believer's Concern- 246

A sincere believer is one who holds genuine concern for every human being...

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Miftaah Portal & Shaykh Farhan Zubairi
February 13, 2025

Est. Read time: 2 min
Edition Number: 246
Adapted from: The Heart of the Quran
Instructor: Shaykh Furhan Zubairi

Assalamu Alaykum,

Today’s gem is from Shaykh Furhan Zubairi’s course: The Heart of the Quran. In this gem, Shaykh Furhan Zubairi explains that true believer maintains sincere concern even for enemies, but those who persist in rejecting the truth ultimately face divine consequences.

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We begin in the Name of Allah ﷻ, the Most Merciful and Compassionate,
We ask that He ﷻ sends Peace and Blessings upon our noble and beloved
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Allah ﷻ says in Surah Ali 'Imran:

Surah Al Imran 3:169

A sincere believer is one who holds genuine concern for every human being, even for those who oppose or wrong them. The example of the man in the story—most likely Habib al-Najjar—shows us that true faith is wishing well even for one's enemies. Despite being unjustly killed, he still desired goodness for those who wronged him.

This was also the Prophet's ﷺ approach. Believers must remain calm, composed, and sincere, avoiding ridicule, mockery, or anger, and instead embodying a deep concern for guiding others.

Yet, when people persist in arrogance and rejection of truth, consequences follow. After the three messengers and Habib were killed, their town faced divine punishment:

(Quran 36:28-29)

The town’s destruction was swift, requiring no army—just one powerful divine command.

May Allah ﷻ grant us sincerity, patience, and concern for others, and protect us from heedlessness and arrogance.

أقول قولي هذا وأستغفر الله لي ولكم، فاستغفروه إنه هو الغفور الرحيم

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