SPIRITUAL DIGEST: RAMADAN DAY 25 (A DU’A FROM SURAH AL-MA’IDAH)
The spiritual digest for Ramadan day 25 is a supplication from Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:83).
رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَٱكْتُبْنَا مَعَ ٱلشَّٰهِدِينَ
Rabbanaa aamannaa faktubnaa ma‘a ash-shaahideen
Our Lord! We have believed; so write us down with those who bear witness (to the truthfulness of Islam). (Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:83)
This verse is part of a passage in Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:82-83), where Allah describes a group of people, particularly among the Christians, who upon hearing the truth of Islam, are deeply moved to tears and wholeheartedly embrace faith.
Their sincerity and humility lead them to supplicate to Allah, asking to be counted among the righteous witnesses of truth.
The phrase “those who bear witness” (الشَّٰهِدِينَ – ash-shaahideen) refers to those who testify to the oneness of Allah and the truth of Islam, showing their commitment to faith.
Lessons from the Verse
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True Faith is Recognized by Sincerity – The verse highlights how sincere people, when confronted with the truth, accept it without arrogance or hesitation.
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The Power of Imaan (Faith) – Belief in Allah should not just be theoretical but should be expressed through action and supplication.
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Aspiration to be Among the Righteous – This dua reminds us to actively seek Allah’s recognition and strive to be counted among the righteous believers.
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Emotional Connection to the Quran – The previous verse (5:82) describes how true believers are deeply moved by the words of Allah, showing that faith is not just intellectual but also heartfelt.
How to Use This Dua
This supplication can be recited:
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When reaffirming one’s faith in Allah.
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During personal prayers (duas) to seek closeness to Allah.
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When asking Allah to strengthen one’s conviction and be among the righteous.
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