Quran Ramadan Reflection Day 28 (59:21) & (2:97)
How blessed are we to have the Quran to hold, its pages to turn, its words to grasp, and its meaning to ponder. Our hearts were made for the Quran.
Take a look at these two verses from different chapters in the Quran:
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 awe of God, and We set forth these parables to men that they may reflect." (59:21)
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 God’s command, verifying that which is before it and a guidance and good news for the believers." (2:97)
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 move us to our core. It can strengthen us amidst our weakness and give us ease during hardship.
Compare your heart to a mountain. The mountain would crumble upon receiving the Quran, but your tiny fragile heart absorbs it and is able to grasp its 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.
As you and I have felt a greater connection with the Quran throughout this beautiful month of Ramadan, I challenge you and I to not lose touch with it in the weeks and months after. Your heart was made for it. ❤️
How blessed are we to have the Quran to hold, its pages to turn, its words to grasp, and its meaning to ponder. Our hearts were made for the Quran.
Take a look at these two verses from different chapters in the Quran:
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 awe of God, and We set forth these parables to men that they may reflect." (59:21)
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 God’s command, verifying that which is before it and a guidance and good news for the believers." (2:97)
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 move us to our core. It can strengthen us amidst our weakness and give us ease during hardship.
Compare your heart to a mountain. The mountain would crumble upon receiving the Quran, but your tiny fragile heart absorbs it and is able to grasp its 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.
As you and I have felt a greater connection with the Quran throughout this beautiful month of Ramadan, I challenge you and I to not lose touch with it in the weeks and months after. Your heart was made for it. ❤️
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