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Worship the Lord of the House, Not the House

Encouragement to worship the Lord of this House

Let them worship the Lord of this House.

Surah 106, Ayah 3

Multi-Source Confirmation

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Let them worship the Lord of this House,

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So let them serve the Lord of this House

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therefore, let them worship the Lord of this House;

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Let them adore the Lord of this House,

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So let them worship the Lord of this House,

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Guarding the Quraysh’s Legacy: A Call to Spiritual Security

For the security of Quraish.

Surah 106, Ayah 1

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Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust

Their security during winter and summer journeys.

Surah 106, Ayah 2

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The Blessing of Provision: A Call to Share and Protect

Who has fed them against hunger, and has secured them against fear.

Surah 106, Ayah 4

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Treasury & Markets

Articles

Text: For the security of Quraish.

Title: Guarding the Quraysh’s Legacy: A Call to Spiritual Security

Is Quote: False

Priority: 4

Reference: 106:1

Reflection: The opening of Surah Al‑Ma’un (106:1) warns that the Quraysh’s accustomed security—rooted in wealth, status, and self‑confidence—was an illusion. Scholars like Ibn Kathir explain that ‘al‑ma’un’ refers to both the small favors of kindness and the complacent security the Quraysh enjoyed. The verse re

Text: Their security during winter and summer journeys.

Title: Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust

Is Quote: False

Priority: 4

Reference: 106:2

Reflection: The phrase 'their accustomed security in the caravan of winter and summer' portrays the human tendency to anchor hope in the shifting tides of worldly wealth. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah warn that reliance on material prosperity leads to arrogance and neglect of the eternal. Al‑Ghazali, in Ihya’

Text: Who has fed them against hunger, and has secured them against fear.

Title: The Blessing of Provision: A Call to Share and Protect

Is Quote: False

Priority: 4

Reference: 106:4

Reflection: Allah’s blessing of nourishment and safety is a divine gift that comes with a clear obligation for believers. In 106:4 the Qur’an reminds us that the Quraish were given the means to feed and protect; this is not a privilege for them alone but a model for all Muslims. Classical scholars such as Ibn K

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Treasury & Markets

Total Relevant Verses

3

Shah Waliullah Dehlawi Shah Waliullah Dehlawi | Economics & Treasury Editor

Audio Edition

Full Chapter Audio

4 verse segments

Speaker Distribution

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Verse Segments

Surah 106, Ayah 1 Narrator

For the security of Quraish.

Surah 106, Ayah 2 Narrator

Their security during winter and summer journeys.

Surah 106, Ayah 3 Narrator

Let them worship the Lord of this House.

Surah 106, Ayah 4 Narrator

Who has fed them against hunger, and has secured them against fear.

Dr. Yasir Qadhi Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor

Editorial

Word of the Edition

Faith

Appears 3 times · 15.0% of themes

Faith

3

Provision

3

Creation

2

Knowledge

1

Covenant

1

Patience

1

Afterlife

1

Accountability

1

Surah 106, Ayah 1 Guarding the Quraysh’s Legacy: A... Surah 106, Ayah 2 Caravan of Confidence: Replacing... Surah 106, Ayah 4 The Blessing of Provision: A Call to...

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Cross-Edition References

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 38 -- Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust 2x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 84 -- Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust 2x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 126 -- Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust 2x cited

Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 190 -- Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust 2x cited

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- Worship the Lord of the House, Not the House

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- Worship the Lord of the House, Not the House

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- Worship the Lord of the House, Not the House

Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- Worship the Lord of the House, Not the House

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Reader Action

Supplications

Worship the Lord of the House, Not the House

O Allah, the One who made this House of Your Words, grant me the humility to worship You alone, not the vessel of Your revelation. Let my heart always seek You, not the pages that hold Your name. Ameen.

Surah 106, Ayah 3

Guarding the Quraysh’s Legacy: A Call to Spiritual Security

O Allah, grant my community true security that is rooted in Your guidance, not in fleeting comforts. Protect us from complacency and guide us to depend on You alone.

Surah 106, Ayah 1

Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust

O Allah, You are the only one who can provide true security. Remove from me the illusion of worldly safety and replace it with steadfast trust in You. Guide me to seek security in Your guidance and mercy, not in fleeting caravans of wealth.

Surah 106, Ayah 2

Daily Actions

Worship the Lord of the House, Not the House
Every time you open the Qur’an, pause, recite this verse, and consciously direct your worship to Allah alone.

Surah 106, Ayah 3

Guarding the Quraysh’s Legacy: A Call to Spiritual Security
Today, identify one way you can help preserve the spiritual and social security of your community, echoing the Quraysh’s reliance on divine protection.

Surah 106, Ayah 1

Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust
Before any decision that involves wealth or status today, pause, recite the verse, and ask: 'Is this my true security or merely a temporary caravan?'

Surah 106, Ayah 2

Reflect

Worship the Lord of the House, Not the House -- In moments of recitation, do I feel my worship directed at Allah or at the text itself? How would my faith change if I always worshiped the Lord of the House?

Guarding the Quraysh’s Legacy: A Call to Spiritual Security -- Do I see my community’s security as a gift from Allah or as a result of my own efforts? How does this perspective influence my actions toward the community?

Caravan of Confidence: Replacing Worldly Security with Divine Trust -- In moments of anxiety, do I look to my possessions for safety, or do I remember that true security is only found in Allah? How did this reliance shape my actions today?

Weekly Challenge

House‑Worship Reflection Week: 1️⃣ Choose a 5‑minute passage each day. 2️⃣ After reading, jot down: a) What you read, b) Who you addressed (Allah), c) Any tendency to worship the words as a separate entity. 3️⃣ Perform a brief act of worship—e.g., say a short dua or tasbih—directed at Allah, not the text. 4️⃣ At the end of the week, rate on a scale of 0‑10 how often you successfully redirected worship to Allah, and note one concrete change you will implement.

Surah 106, Ayah 3

Close your eyes, take three deep breaths, say 'Let them worship the Lord of this House' three times, then say a short dua: 'O Allah, I worship You alone, not the words that bear Your name.' Surah 106, Ayah 3

Sit quietly for two minutes, write down the top three things you rely on for security (spiritual, financial, social), and note how each could be strengthened by turning to Allah rather than self‑reliance. Surah 106, Ayah 1

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor

The Revelation Transcript

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For the security of Quraish.

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Their security during winter and summer journeys.

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Let them worship the Lord of this House.

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Who has fed them against hunger, and has secured them against fear.

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