New World As we come to the Qur’ān, we come to a new world. Each Ayat [verse] is a sign of Allah – informing us of His infinite mercy, power and knowledge. No other venture in our lives can be so momentous and crucial, so blissful and rewarding, as our journey to and through the Qur’ān. It is a journey that will take us through the endless joys and riches of the words that our Creator and Lord has sent to us and all mankind. Here we will find a world of untold treasures of knowledge and wisdom to guide us on the pathways of life, to mould our thoughts and actions. In it we will find deep insights to enrich us and steer us along the right course. From it you will receive a radiant light to illumine the deeper reaches of our soul. Here we will encounter profound emotions, a warmth to melt our hearts and bring tears running down our cheeks. It is beyond man’s power to comprehend, or to describe, the greatness and importance of what the Qur’ān holds for him. It is Allah’s greatest blessing for him. It is the fulfillment of His promise to Adam and his descendants: ‘when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows My guidance - there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve…’ (2: 38). It is the only weapon to help our frail existence as we struggle against the forces of evil and temptation in this world. It is the only means to overpower our fears and anxieties. It is the only ‘light’ (nur), as we grope in the darkness, with which to find our way to success and salvation. It is the only healing (shifa’) for our inner sicknesses, as well as the social ills that may surround us. Its the constant reminder (dhikr) of our true nature and destiny, of our station, our duties, our rewards and our perils.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:02:21 +0000
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