The virtue of saying there is no god but Allah
One of the greatest forms of remembrance is the remembrance of “There is no god but God” because it is in itself a glorification of God, sanctification of Him, and unification of Him as Lord...
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1. 📖 Qur’anic Verse
وَقُلْ رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
(Surah Taha, 20:114)
Tafsir:
According to Ibn Kathir, this is a supplication to the Prophet ﷺ, asking Allah to bless him with ever-increasing beneficial knowledge. It highlights the importance of constant pursuit of learning.
(islamweb.net)
2. 🕌 Prophetic Hadith
“The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
— Hadith No. 5027 in Sahih al_Bukhari
3. ⚖ Islamic Ruling (Fatwa)
Question: Is learning Arabic obligatory for Muslims?
Answer:
Learning Arabic is a communal obligation for the Muslim Ummah and an individual duty to the extent necessary for prayer and Qur’an recitation.
Source: IslamWeb Fatwa No. 31941
4. 💡 Practical Advice
Start today with a small step: memorize the dua “Rabbi zidni ‘ilma” — My Lord, increase me in knowledge — and learn the meaning and tafsir of one Arabic word from the Qur’an every day.
5. ❓ Weekly Reflection
Would you like to learn Arabic to understand the Qur’an and Sunnah more deeply?
Share your intention — every step towards knowledge is light for the heart.