Qalam Institute Podcast The Names : EP 2 – Ash Shakur
Sep 29, 2025
Delve into the significance of Al-Shakoor, the One who rewards small deeds immensely. Explore how Allah appreciates sincere efforts and shifts our focus from seeking human validation to divine recognition. Discover the balance between valuing appreciation and not needing it from others. Engage with practices like Sayyidul Istighfar and the transformative power of gratitude. Reflect on the psychological effects of lacking appreciation and embrace a challenge to embody Ash-Shakur in daily life, all while invoking blessings that surround remembrance gatherings.
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Small Deeds Are Deeply Valued
- Knowing Allah as Al-Shakoor reframes small, unseen actions as deeply valued and transformative.
- That awareness frees people from seeking human validation and reduces anxiety about imperfect deeds.
Invoke Ya Ash-Shakur Weekly
- Do invoke the name Ya Ash-Shakur regularly to remember Allah values even small acts done for His sake.
- Use the name to shift motivation from seeking human praise to pleasing Allah alone.
Branch Removal Forgiven A Life
- Sheikh Maka'il retells a hadith of a man who removed a thorny branch and Allah forgave him for it.
- The story illustrates that a single small act done for Allah can erase many sins and earn immense reward.
