Asallamu-alaikum everyone. My name is Loopy and I am by no means an expert in Islam, but insha’allah hope to discuss interesting things, seek truths to questions through the Quran, and how to better practice being a muslim.

Full disclosure, I learn many aspects of Islam through the podcasts of Nouman Ali Khan. I really like how he applies what he has learned to explain concepts and terms found in the Quran into clearer context. I understand reading and understanding Allah’s words in original transcript will be the best way to learn, and insha’allah I will keep learning Arabic to do so.

One recent topic discussed was al-Sabiqoon mentioned in (56) Al-Waaqia (الواقِىَة). The Sabiqoon are the first and foremost, in this life and the next. Nouman discusses how most of us follow someone for a lot of what we do in our daily lives, which I mostly agree with. He points out that the Sabiqoon are not people that simply follow others’ paths. They seek their own path in throughout life. This really encourages me to practice taking those first steps with things in life that I want to do. That was part of the inspiration of creating this Fediverse community, as well as continue learning Arabic. May Allah give us all courage to take those first uncomfortable steps to bettering ourselves.

What are your thoughts about the Sabiqoon mentioned in Al-Waaqia? What are things you want to take first steps in?