Hearts Greater than Mountains

Looking at these 2 verses together creates a very interesting notion:

Verse 1:

لَوْ أَنزَلْنَا هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ عَلَىٰ جَبَلٍ لَّرَأَيْتَهُ خَاشِعًا مُّتَصَدِّعًا مِّنْ خَشْيَةِ اللَّهِ وَتِلْكَ الْأَمْثَالُ نَضْرِبُهَا لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ

"Had We sent down this Quran on a mountain, you would certainly have seen it falling down, splitting into pieces because of the fear of Allah, and We set forth these parables to men that they may reflect." (Surah 59, verse 21). 

Verse 2:

...فَإِنَّهُ نَزَّلَهُ عَلَىٰ قَلْبِكَ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ مُصَدِّقًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ وَهُدًى وَبُشْرَىٰ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ

"...for surely he revealed it(the Quran) to your heart by Allah's command, verifying that which is before it and guidance and good news for the believers."(Surah 2: verse 97). 

In the first verse, the Quran is being sent down to a mountain, the mountain that symbolizes strength, might, and durability. This mountain that we perceive as unshakable is crumbling upon receiving the words of God. It's an unimaginable sight. 

In the second verse on the other hand, the Quran is being sent to our beloved Prophet, but not just to him but directly to his heart. The heart we perceive as fragile and small is grasping the meaning of the Quran entirely, and through that providing guidance for the rest of mankind. 

Today, you and I can read the Quran. We can grasp it. It can touch our hearts and effect us in ways that give us the strength to move on with our lives peacefully after hardship. Compare your heart to a mountain. The mountain would crumble upon receiving the Quran, but your tiny fragile heart absorbs it fully and is able to grasp it's beautiful meanings. The Quran was meant for your heart. Humans are honored to be created with hearts that can understand God's words without crumbling, unlike vast mountains. Your heart is a home for the Quran. Welcome it with open arms and don't let it feel abandoned. Remember, your heart is greater than a mountain.