SECOND REMINDER. Yaumu Al-Sabt, 14th day of RAJAB 15th day of RAJAB ( Saturday, 31st March). LESSONS FROM SUURAH FAATIHAH continues. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from the first reminder. How to join this company of righteous people Allah directed us to: Obey Allah and the Messenger (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Who the company consists of: the Prophets, the Siddiqeen (the truthful sincere servants of Allah), the Shuhadaa (those who testify to the Truth with their speech, and if needed will defend the Truth and the innocent with their lives), and the Swaaliheen (those who are righteous in actions). Allah (swt), then praises this group by calling it a beautiful fellowship. By naming these four groups of people in the Qur’an as those whom the Grace of Allah is upon, He has pointed us not to a set of concepts, but to a community and a set of examples. From the teachings of the Prophets we take knowledge and the framework of Truth for all that follows. From the Siddiqin we derive the lessons and examples of sincere worship. From the Shuhada we see examples of those who act and struggle to testify to Truth. And from the Swaaliheen we see examples of righteous actions. So the one aiming for the Straight Path should seek out these people, their company, their examples, and learn from what they have. This teaches the servant that he should think himself self-reliant in his journey towards Allah’s grace, but should remember that there are those in the past, and those in the community that he can seek out and be in good company with. Ascribing Success to Allah. In mentioning the Straight Path, Allah (swt) does not simply provide a list of actions. Rather, He makes it clear that HE is the One acting. Allahu Akbar. To be concluded in shaa Allah. May Allah keep guiding us all and protect us from any satanic influences. Aameen.