FAJR REMINDER: UTILIZE YOUR ‘AQL EFFECTIVELY!
By: Umm Affan
Jumādā al-Ākhirah 4, 1447 (25-November-2025)
Special thanks to Allāh, who bestows honor upon every rational individual, distinguishing them from other beings with the gift of ‘Aql (mind or intellect). This faculty of reasoning enables our free will. It is thus crucial to use our ‘Aql wisely, as we will ultimately be questioned about it, which poses a significant trial.
Indeed, possessing the ability to reason allows us to reflect upon and remember Allāh in our private moments. The Prophet (ﷺ) highlighted seven types of individuals who will be shaded by Allāh on the Day of Judgment, a day when there will be no shade except His. He stated: “...A man who remembered Allāh in private and so his eyes shed tears.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 660, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1031] Allāh Akbar! Where should we focus our minds?
Moreover, through our ‘Aql, Allāh has illuminated the pathways leading to both success and ruin. Everyone is aware of the path they are on. Yes, individuals recognize their sins and transgressions, as well as their actions that contradict Allāh’s Religion (Islām) and its followers; they are also cognizant of the consequences of their wrongdoings. What, then, is the purpose of the ‘Aql granted to them if they fail to reflect and repent?
What is the rationale behind worshipping anything other than the Creator, such as stones, rivers, trees, and so forth? Allāh addresses this question: “Or do you think that most of them hear or understand? They are only like cattle; nay, they are even farther astray from the Path (i.e., even worse than cattle).” [Sūrah Al-Furqān (25): 44] Allāh further states: “Verily! The worst of (moving) living creatures with Allāh are the deaf and the dumb, those who understand not (i.e., the disbelievers).” [Sūrah Al-Anfāl (8): 22]
Therefore, to evade doom, it is essential to utilize our ‘Aql productively.
I beseech Allāh to make us heedful. Aameen
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