Allah protects all of his creation through his omnipotent power and guides them with his wisdom, worshippers will be told during the Friday sermon.
The protecting of something implies it is being guarded, maintained and preserved.
So Allah is the best of protectors, this is what Jacob (peace be upon him) established in the hearts of his sons, so he said to them “And Allah is the best guardian, and He is the most merciful of the merciful." [Qur’an: 12:64]
The name “Hafidh” is a Name of Allah, from his most beautiful Names, so nothing is absent from his preservation.
He protects the Heavens and the Earth, as he says: “Indeed, Allah holds the heavens and the earth, lest they cease." [Qur’an: 35:41]
In other words, he preserves them from being damaged or shifted from the orbits they occupy. This ‘protection’ does not tire him, and his guiding them does not lead to fatigue.
All of this is easy for him, effortlessly facilitated for him, since He is the creator of everything.
Hence the believer is someone who is certain that Allah is fully capable of preserving the Heavens and the Earth, for Allah protects his creation in their selves, in their provision and in their deeds.
As Allah says: “Then is He who is a maintainer of every soul, [knowing] what it has earned, [like any other]?” [Qur’an: 13:33]
He has deputized His noble angels as protectors too, as he says: “And he sends over you guardian-angels.” [Qur’an:6:61]
Indeed the Muslim is the one who avails of the protection of Allah and his guidance, the sermon will say.
He does this through his sincere faith and by his piety, his worship, his devotion, and through other acts of virtue.
Through all of this Allah protects him and his children, his family, and his wealth.
Allah protects anyone who protects their limbs from the haram, and utilises them in that which is pleasing to him.
This was from the parting advice of the Prophet when he spoke to Ibn Abbas by saying: “O young boy, I will instruct you in some matters. Be protective of Allah (i.e. the Commandments of Allah), and He will protect you. Safeguard His Rights, He will be ever with you.”[Tirmidhi]
The way a person protects himself for his Lord, is by guarding his eyes and ears, controlling his tongue and his heart.
Whosoever is able to do this will find that Allah ennobles him with his protection and that he encompasses him with his guidance.
