The Secret that made Muslims Powerful. ️
By Hisham Abu Yusuf | 2026-10-07T17:40:33.749039+00:00 | Topic: Tawakkul | Masjid: Hisham Abu Yusuf
Summary
The Secret of Muslim Power
- Muslims were powerful when they placed their trust in the All-Powerful.
- They lost strength when they relied on their own resources, armies, or themselves.
- The true secret to power lies in absolute reliance on Allah.
The Lesson of the Battle of Uhud
- In the Battle of Uhud, Muslims initially believed they could win based on their own strength and numbers.
- This reliance on self led to a critical lesson from Allah.
- What did Allah teach them about the true source of victory?
Victory Comes Only from Allah
- Victory is a divine reassurance, meant to bring peace to our hearts.
- It is not dependent on our numbers, wealth, or perceived status.
- True triumph and assistance originate solely from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Trusting Allah: The Key to Success
- Victory is granted only to those who place their complete trust in Allah.
- Our worldly circumstances – being outnumbered, financially struggling, or feeling insignificant – do not define our potential for success.
- With Allah's support, all limitations can be overcome.
The Power of Trusting Al-Qadir
- Al-Qadir means 'The All-Powerful' or 'The Omnipotent'.
- When we connect with Al-Qadir, we become powerful beyond measure.
- Our strength is not our own, but a reflection of His infinite power and capability.
The Secret that Made the Muslims Powerful
This is the secret that made the Muslims powerful. They put their trust in the all-powerful. And the moment they put their trust in themselves or their horses or their army, they lost.
The Lesson of the Battle of Uhud
What happened in the battle of Uhud? What did they think of themselves? They thought that they could win because of their own resources. What did Allah teach them?
Victory can only come if you trust Allah. You may be small in number. You may be outnumbered. You may be financially struggling. You may be a nobody.
The Power of Trusting Al-Qadir
But whoever has Al-Qadir, you are powerful beyond measure. Those who believed in Al-Qadir, small Bedouin Arabs from the middle of the desert, they conquered Rome. They conquered Spain. They conquered civilization. They built the greatest empire the world ever saw. Nobody could stand in front of them.