Seeking Guidance from Allah In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious and Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of all worlds; He is the Master of Judgment Day. We worship You alone and seek Your help. Guide us on the straight path.
The Importance of Faith and Prayer This book has no doubt in it; it serves as guidance for those who are conscious of God. They believe in what is unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what they have been provided with.
Understanding God's Sovereignty Allah is unique: there is no deity but Him—the Ever-Living Sustainer who does not experience drowsiness or sleep. Everything in heaven and earth belongs to Him; only by His permission can anyone intercede before Him.
Affirmation of Monotheism 'Say: He is Allah, One! The Eternal Refuge! He neither begets nor was born.' This emphasizes monotheism's core belief that God has no equal or counterpart.
'Seeking Protection Against Harm' 'I seek refuge with (the Lord) from evil creations...' These verses highlight seeking protection against various forms of harm—be it darkness or envy—from others' malice.
'I take refuge with (the Lord) mankind...from whisperings within people's hearts.' It stresses reliance on divine protection against inner doubts instigated by external forces like Satan