A phrase such as ALLAH AKBAR is one that in today's atmosphere may need its definition bolstered especially for people who are unfamiliar with what it alludes to and are therefore unable to comprehend everyday usage of it.
Allah Akbar everyone knows means God is great; greater than anything, everything, anyone and everyone. There is no awe greater than that inspired by Him.
What SOME MAY NOT REALISE is that the phrase, in essence, bears no link whatsoever with suicidal or murderous attempts. Quite the contrary. It's simply just one of so many phrases that primarily confirm our surrender to Him and Him alone and our trust in our belief that nothing and no one can ever override His will and His plan for each and every one of us on this earth.
With our daily lives so often being underlined with overwhelming and bewildering uncertainties, it follows on quite naturally that only through our reflection upon Him, within and without, is how we may ultimately find comfort.
Phrases such as Allah Akbar don't only cancel out all uncertainty as we know it but also shine a light on the frailty of all our foreplanning which though necessary to some extent, is essentially only necessary in order for us to get by. What we do all need however, regardless of what faith we practice, are not plans but aspirations, not empty nihilistic notions but deeds guided by conscience; words and thoughts capable of inspiring peace and serenity; all such that are able to filter through to our inner being.
With reference to our limitations, for those of us with faith in His light and His light alone in whatever form it shines forth to us for it cannot be too direct lest we get blinded by its indescribable force, it once again follows on quite naturally that only through our reflection upon Him, within and without is how and when we may feel blessed in finding inner peace.
Such is what Allah Akbar points to ... a reassurance, both consolation and inspiration from Him through dedication in our lives to make good of ourselves in whatever way we can.
Here, to round off, is that much reiterated and soothing phrase in its original form:
الَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُمْ بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ (Verse 28 of Surat el Ra'ad, THUNDER)
(Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction and comfort in the remembrance of Allah; for without doubt, in that reflection do hearts find comfort and satisfaction.')
Allah Akbar everyone knows means God is great; greater than anything, everything, anyone and everyone. There is no awe greater than that inspired by Him.
What SOME MAY NOT REALISE is that the phrase, in essence, bears no link whatsoever with suicidal or murderous attempts. Quite the contrary. It's simply just one of so many phrases that primarily confirm our surrender to Him and Him alone and our trust in our belief that nothing and no one can ever override His will and His plan for each and every one of us on this earth.
With our daily lives so often being underlined with overwhelming and bewildering uncertainties, it follows on quite naturally that only through our reflection upon Him, within and without, is how we may ultimately find comfort.
Phrases such as Allah Akbar don't only cancel out all uncertainty as we know it but also shine a light on the frailty of all our foreplanning which though necessary to some extent, is essentially only necessary in order for us to get by. What we do all need however, regardless of what faith we practice, are not plans but aspirations, not empty nihilistic notions but deeds guided by conscience; words and thoughts capable of inspiring peace and serenity; all such that are able to filter through to our inner being.
With reference to our limitations, for those of us with faith in His light and His light alone in whatever form it shines forth to us for it cannot be too direct lest we get blinded by its indescribable force, it once again follows on quite naturally that only through our reflection upon Him, within and without is how and when we may feel blessed in finding inner peace.
Such is what Allah Akbar points to ... a reassurance, both consolation and inspiration from Him through dedication in our lives to make good of ourselves in whatever way we can.
Here, to round off, is that much reiterated and soothing phrase in its original form:
الَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُمْ بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ (Verse 28 of Surat el Ra'ad, THUNDER)
(Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction and comfort in the remembrance of Allah; for without doubt, in that reflection do hearts find comfort and satisfaction.')
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