Discussion of Sura 93
Sunday June 14, 2:30-4:00 pm
Each of us goes through periods of pessimism, loneliness or gloom when we feel that life is not working for us. Our efforts seem to go nowhere and there is no help in sight.
We can overcome the negative feelings in such times by recalling the successes of the past, the hurdles we have overcome. Each of us can think back to situations where the doors that were closed opened to a better life, by the Grace of God.
The practice of recalling past successes lifts gloom and takes our attention to a brighter future.
This is one of the messages in this Sura.
By the brightness of the morning, and by the night when it grows dark
Your Lord has neither forsaken you, nor does He despise you
Surely what comes later will be better for you than what came before
And your Lord will soon give you that with which you will be pleased.
Did He not find you an orphan and has he not taken care of you?
Did He not find you wandering in error and has he not guided you?
Did He not find you needy and has he not enriched you?
Therefore do not oppress the orphan
And do not repulse the one who asks for help
And recount the favors of your Lord.
(93)
