Surah An Nisa'a

Tawakkul means

• Take precuations

• Stay prepared to defend yourself

• Prepare and then leave in on Allah

• Relying only on our efforts

The blessings of this duniya are :

• Permanent

• Blessings come with problems

• Temporary as there is always a fear of losing them

• Blessings are boundless

Blessings of the Hereafter - Aakhirah are:

• Temporary

• Eternal and boundless

• Blessings are accompanied with true peace

• Uncertain, few and with problems

During persecution and oppression

• Ignore the oppressed

• Support the oppressor

• Help the persecuted or oppressed

• Make dua for them

Whoever fights for the cause of Allah will soon be granted

The help of Allah comes when we

• Put our best efforts and trust Allah

• Be confident of ourselves

• Be grateful to Allah

• Look for help from others thinking that only dua with not help

What is a Taaghoot ?

• Anything other than Allah that we follow leading to HIS disobedience

• Ego, disobeying to satisfy ourselves

• Idols

• Shaitan

Purpose of war in Islam is

• For Land, people or resources

• Wealth

• Glory and Fame

• To elevate the name of Allah

Before taking any big steps we need to :

• Strengthen Foundation

• Have a strong connection with Allah with lots of Dua

• Rush recklessly into things

• Take the first step and then understand the matter

The enjoyment of this worldly life is

• Short

• Permanent

• Much better that Akhirah