Remembering Allah's Favors

This verse invites us to remember Allah's favors and not to spread corruption.

فَٱذۡكُرُوٓاْ ءَالَآءَ ٱللَّهِ وَلَا تَعۡثَوۡاْ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ مُفۡسِدِينَ

Then remember the favors of Allah and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.

Quran, Al-A'raf 7:74

Allah reminds the Thamud that He established them on earth after the 'Aad, giving them strength and ability to build. He asks them to remember these favors, not out of mere nostalgia, but to draw a lesson of gratitude.

Remembering Allah's favors helps us stay humble and use our resources for good. Gratitude is shown through actions that preserve the earth, not through destruction or injustice.

Today, take a moment to write down three favors from Allah in your life and thank Him by doing a concrete act that preserves nature or helps others.