# Day 288- When Regret Comes Too Late | Saba 28-39

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Podcast: [Quran in a Year+ (with Imam Saif Morad)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/quran-in-a-year-with-imam-saif-morad-7472300)
Published: 2026-06-16T20:23:19+00:00
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The Prophet ﷺ was sent to all of humanity with a message of hope and warning, yet many people reject guidance not because it is unclear, but because other voices become louder than revelation. In these verses from Surah Saba', Allah takes us from the scenes of the Day of Judgment, where leaders and followers blame one another for their misguidance, to a powerful reminder about the deception of worldly success. We reflect on how the messages we consume shape our hearts, why influence never removes personal accountability, and how regret before death can become tawbah while regret after seeing the punishment is of no benefit. Allah also corrects the illusion that wealth and status are signs of His pleasure, teaching us that true success lies in faith, righteous deeds, and using our blessings to draw closer to Him. Finally, we explore the promise that whatever is spent for the sake of Allah is never lost, but returned in ways seen and unseen by the Best of Providers.

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