Qalam Institute Podcast Khutbah: What is Barakah?
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Nov 30, 2025 Explore the concept of barakah, a divine blessing that turns small efforts into significant benefits. Delve into the connection between taqwa, trust in Allah, and unexpected provisions. Discover how gratitude plays a crucial role in enhancing blessings, supported by Ibn Qayyim's five pillars. Listen to stories of gratitude in adversity, demonstrating resilience in trials. The importance of charity, hospitality, and family ties as sources of barakah rounds out a deeply insightful discussion.
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Small Things Can Yield Great Impact
- Barakah multiplies the usefulness of even small resources into great impact.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda explains barakah as Allah blessing something small so it yields abundant goodness.
Pickup Truck That Built A Livelihood
- A tuck-shop owner's battered pickup truck became his entire livelihood and wealth.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda used this example to illustrate real-life barakah from a humble asset.
Build God-Consciousness And Reliance
- Do cultivate taqwa and tawakkul to open unexpected doors and provision.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda cites the Quranic promise that God provides from where you do not expect.