A Journey of Love, Learning, and Transformation: Najwa Hamza Stegman’s Path with the Qur'an

I came to Qamar because I wanted to understand what Allah Was Saying in the Qur’an. I was filled with a deep desire to know the meaning behind the 114 surahs (chapters) divided into 30 juz (sections). I didn’t want to leave this world without understanding what my Creator Had Sent down as a guide and mercy. I wanted to purify my heart and love Allah more… By this, I mean I loved my Creator, but I wanted to love differently — with deeper knowledge and understanding of who Allah (SWT) Is. That was what my heart yearned for.

SubhanAllah, 4 years later, I, and I’m sure my Qamar sisters, don’t feel worthy. We don’t feel we have done enough, and this is but the tip of the iceberg.

Once I made the decision to register, I was beyond excited, eager, and felt I was on the brink of amazing discoveries that would help me navigate through life on this earth. And SubhanAllah, how! Allah’s Words are truly miraculous. I learned how to be a better mother — kinder, gentler, more understanding — through the verses that recount the stories of the prophets. I learned how to be a better wife — a friend, a comfort to my spouse — from the wives of the prophets and general, overall verses in the Qur’an. I hope I have improved in my interactions with family and friends as well, in sha Allah.

The Qur’an taught me so much about how to deal with whatever life throws my way, SubhanAllah. I feel empowered knowing I can turn to verses in the Qur’an to seek comfort or simply reflect joyfully and make shukr for all the blessings Allah (SWT) Has Given me, both good and bad. Learning that this dunya is truly just a test, and having the Qur’an assist me in navigating these tests, has brought me peace. Alhamdulillah.

Just this year, while reading the Qur’an, I came across these little gems. Ten years ago, I learned a dua that many of you may have learned in childhood. I recite it every day when I get into my car, and I didn’t realize it was a verse in Surah Hud (11:41) until I read it:

Bismillahi majreeha wa mursaha, inna rabbi la ghafoorur raheem.
This was the dua made by Nabi Nuh (AS) for a safe journey when he was on the Ark. That hit me hard. I thought to myself, how could I ever contemplate not learning the Words of Allah?

I had made the intention to recite a Khatam during Ramadan and came across the dua in Surah Taha (20:25-28). It’s embarrassing to admit, but I didn’t realize it was a dua in the Qur’an!
Rabb ishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul uqdatam min lisaani, yadqahuu qawli.

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