Quranic Verses
"The Divine Wisdom on Shukr"
The Divine Wisdom on Gratitude (Shukr)
Surah Ibrahim (14:7)
وَإِذْ تَأَذَّنَ رَبُّكُمْ لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ ۖ وَلَئِن كَفَرْتُمْ إِنَّ عَذَابِي لَشَدِيدٌ
"And when your Lord proclaimed: 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you; but if you are ungrateful, indeed My punishment is severe.'"
Reflection:
Gratitude attracts Allah's blessings and increases the goodness in our lives. Recognizing and appreciating His favors strengthens our faith and brings spiritual prosperity.
TRANSLATION
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:152)
فَاذْكُرُونِي أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوا لِي وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ
"So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not be ungrateful."
Reflection:
Thankfulness is closely connected to remembering Allah. A grateful heart remains mindful of Allah's blessings and develops a deeper relationship with Him.
TRANSLATION
Surah An-Naml (27:19) — Supplication of Prophet Sulaiman (A.S.)
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ وَأَصْلِحْ لِي فِي ذُرِّيَّتِي ۖ إِنِّي تُبْتُ إِلَيْكَ وَإِنِّي مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ
"My Lord, inspire me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to do righteous deeds that please You. And make my offspring righteous. Indeed, I have repented to You, and indeed, I am of those who submit to You."
Reflection:
This dua teaches us that true gratitude is more than simply saying Alhamdulillah; it is recognizing Allah's blessings and using them in ways that please Him. Prophet Sulaiman (A.S.) not only asked Allah for the ability to be grateful for His blessings upon him and his parents, but also prayed for the ability to perform righteous deeds and for the righteousness of his descendants. The dua reminds us to remain humble before Allah, seek His guidance, repent sincerely, and strive to make our blessings a means of goodness for ourselves, our parents, and future generations.
