As-salam
Some nights I woke up to terrible fears and drenched with distasteful insights. Those nights I’d hit myself hard and switch on the silver-lining button. To quickly gather my sense and belonging to this world then justify my means to His hereafter - all that in wee hours of the night, I was always almost convinced that the room is make-believe.
I’ve been looking for a translation that is close to my heart. It is not because I’m ignorant of my origin but it is only because I need what speaks to me. I’ve kept it low to most but to some who understand, I push my search further.
Thanks to a friend, I’ve settled for one. Tonight, this unforeseen awaken brought me to finally reading it. Too lost for words, I’m recommending this version to those who are looking for an English translation of the Quran. Read and understand in a language that brings you closer to Him. "...He could take away their hearing and sight: God has power over everything." (2:20)
Lillahi ta’ala, Mufti Menk kept reminding us that evening. He felt that we, volunteers are deserving of his time. The 30-minute speech turned to an hour and I left the room speechless. So many wisdoms, unwritten, “Believe in Allah and believe that what you believe in is lillahi ta’ala,” he said.
So many sharing, unspoken, “You have to humble yourself down. You must keep reminding yourself that what you do i.e. volunteering is lillahi ta’ala,” he said. “If you do it because of me, then leave”.
