Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:23)

قَالَ رَجُلٰنِ مِنَ الَّذِيۡنَ يَخَافُوۡنَ اَنۡعَمَ اللّٰهُ عَلَيۡهِمَا ادۡخُلُوۡا عَلَيۡهِمُ الۡبَابَۚ فَاِذَا دَخَلۡتُمُوۡهُ فَاِنَّكُمۡ غٰلِبُوۡنَ ۚ وَعَلَى اللّٰهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوۡۤا اِنۡ كُنۡتُمۡ مُّؤۡمِنِيۡنَ‏ ۝

Qala rajulani mina allatheenayakhafoona anAAama Allahu AAalayhimaodkhuloo AAalayhimu albaba fa-itha dakhaltumoohufa-innakum ghaliboona waAAala Allahifatawakkaloo in kuntum mu/mineen

Said two men from those who feared to disobey upon whom Allāh had bestowed favor, "Enter upon them through the gate, for when you have entered it, you will be predominant. And upon Allāh rely, if you should be believers."

Tadabbur (Reflection)

Theme of the Ayat

The Counsel of Trust: The advice of the two believing men to rely on God. |

The Insight

Two righteous men who feared God advised the people to simply rely on God and attack, for victory was assured if they were truly believers. **Rely on courage and faith.** In moments of collective fear, seek counsel from those grounded in faith, recognizing that trust in God is the most potent weapon. |