Surah Maryam, a beautiful chapter in the Qur'an named after Maryam (Mary, mother of Prophet Isa or Jesus, peace be upon them), offers profound lessons on trust, patience, and planning. It intricately weaves narratives of various prophets and their challenges, emphasizing how divine guidance intersects with human effort. These stories serve as timeless lessons in strategic planning, reliance on Allah, and perseverance. Here are key lessons on planning inspired by Surah Maryam: 1. Trusting Allah’s Plan Amidst Apparent Impossibilities One of the most remarkable stories in Surah Maryam is that of Prophet Zakariya (AS), who, despite his old age and his wife's barrenness, prayed fervently for a child. His prayer reflects hope and faith in Allah’s power: "He said, 'My Lord, indeed my bones have weakened, and my head has filled with white, but I have never been in my supplication to You, my Lord, unhappy.'" (Qur'an 19:4) Lesson: Zakariya’s story teaches ...