True Comfort in Allah’s Guidance - 277

The strength of faith overcomes worldly trials and false accusations...

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Miftaah Portal & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
March 27, 2025

Est. Read time: 3 min
Edition Number: 277
Adapted from: Preparation for Prophethood
Instructor: Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed

Assalamu Alaykum,

Today’s gem is from Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed’s course: Preparation for Prophethood. In this gem, Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed explains that true comfort and strength come from divine guidance, not worldly protection or validation.

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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

After the revelation of Surah Al-'Alaq, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ returned home, trembling under the immense weight of divine revelation. Overwhelmed, he called out to his wife Khadija (R), saying, "Cover me, cover me!" Seeking warmth and comfort, she wrapped him in a cloth, shielding him from the intensity of the moment.

In response, Allah ﷻ addressed him using the same words:

(Quran 73:1)

This shows that true comfort is not found in physical coverings but in the strength derived from divine guidance. Rather than seeking temporary relief, Allah ﷻ was preparing him for the immense responsibility ahead. This reassurance was far greater than any physical comfort.

Additionally, historical accounts mention that the disbelievers of Mecca gathered in Dar al-Nadwa to conspire against him, attempting to discredit his message. Some labeled him a soothsayer (kahin), others called him mad (majnoon), while some falsely accused him of being a liar. Despite their efforts, their accusations only strengthened his resolve and highlighted the truth of his prophethood. The falsehood of his enemies could not overshadow the light of revelation.

May Allah ﷻ grant us inner strength, steadfastness in faith, and the ability to find true comfort in His guidance.

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

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