Hope

When I made my submission to God alone, I began to really notice all the things that are provided on God’s beautiful earth that can give a person hope. For me, one thing that brings me hope is knowing that the sun will rise each day. This brings us a new opportunity to repent, implore and grow closer to God. God gives us so many opportunities to right any wrongs we have made, and for me, it feels like a personal connection to God, seeing the sun rise every day, knowing I have such an opportunity to be closer to God than the day before.

[6:96] At the crack of dawn, He causes the morning to emerge. He made the night still, and He rendered the sun and the moon to serve as calculation devices. Such is the design of the Almighty, the Omniscient.

[14:33] He has committed the sun and the moon in your service, continuously. He has committed the night and the day to serve you.

[16:12] And He commits, in your service, the night and the day, as well as the sun and the moon. Also, the stars are committed by His command. These are (sufficient) proofs for people who understand.

I used to think that hope was somewhat of a bad word. We are taught to say “God willing” rather than “hopefully.” However, God inspired me with the thought that if we pair God and hope together, then there is nothing wrong with using the word hope. I came to this conclusion after reading what Abraham says: [26:82] “The One who hopefully will forgive my sins on the Day of Judgment.” A light bulb went off in my head and I began to see the word hope in an entirely new light.

Hope is defined as: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

As submitters what is it we desire? Forgiveness, happiness in this life and in the Hereafter. And God promises us that.

[10:64] For them, joy and happiness in this world, as well as in the Hereafter. This is GOD’s unchangeable law. Such is the greatest triumph.

Happiness Now, and Forever

[22:15] If anyone thinks that GOD cannot support him in this life and in the Hereafter,

let him turn completely to (his Creator in) heaven, and sever (his dependence on anyone else). He will then see that this plan eliminates anything that bothers him.

[32:17] You have no idea how much joy and happiness are waiting for you as a reward for your (righteous) works.

Perfect Happiness: Now and Forever

[41:30] Those who proclaim: “Our Lord is GOD,” then lead a righteous life, the angels descend upon them: “You shall have no fear, nor shall you grieve. Rejoice in the good news that Paradise has been reserved for you.

When I read these verses, it gives me hope because these are God’s promises to us. God has provided us with His word in the Quran. His word is full of His promises and we know that God never breaks His promise. And this gives us great hope.

I want to reflect on the hope derived from God’s promise of forgiveness.

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