The Meaning of Amanah in the Saying of Allah the Exalted: “Indeed, We Offered”
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Question:
He also asks, saying: What is the meaning of amanah in the saying of Allah the Exalted:[Al-Ahzab 33:72]?
Answer:
The meaning of amanah is all the religious obligations that Allah has imposed on His servants. Thus, 'aqidah and tawhid (the oneness of Allah) are an amanah, prayer is an amanah, and zakah, fasting, Hajj, and all other deeds are an amanah in your trust. Likewise, dutifulness to parents and maintaining family ties are all amanahs. The professional duties you undertake and are entrusted with are an amanah. The deposits entrusted to you for safekeeping are an amanah. The secrets you are trusted with are an amanah. Amanahs are extensive. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He also asks, saying: What is the meaning of amanah in the saying of Allah the Exalted:
Indeed, we offered the Trust
إِنَّا عَرَضْنَا الْأَمَانَةَAnswer:
The meaning of amanah is all the religious obligations that Allah has imposed on His servants. Thus, 'aqidah and tawhid (the oneness of Allah) are an amanah, prayer is an amanah, and zakah, fasting, Hajj, and all other deeds are an amanah in your trust. Likewise, dutifulness to parents and maintaining family ties are all amanahs. The professional duties you undertake and are entrusted with are an amanah. The deposits entrusted to you for safekeeping are an amanah. The secrets you are trusted with are an amanah. Amanahs are extensive. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/270 — archive.org (14:13)
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