'Everything in existence prays for the forgiveness of the person who teaches the Qur'an - even the fish in the sea.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All creation, even fish, seeks forgiveness for the teacher of the Qur'an.
- In plain terms
- Everything hopes the Qur'an teacher is forgiven.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat Qur'an teachers with respect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does forgiveness matter for teachers?
- How does this view affect our treatment of scholars?
Another view
The metaphor may be seen as poetic rather than literal.
More from Holy Prophet Muhammad
'The best of those amongst you is the one who learns the Qur'an and then teaches it to others.'
Permalink to quote #47 'These hearts rust just as iron rusts; and indeed they are polished through the recitation of the Qur'an.'
Permalink to quote #49 'The one who recites the Qur'an and the one who listens to it have an equal share in the reward.'
Permalink to quote #46
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