'These hearts rust just as iron rusts; and indeed they are polished through the recitation of the Qur'an.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hearts corrode like iron, but reciting the Qur'an cleans and polishes them.
- In plain terms
- Reciting the Qur'an keeps the heart pure.
- What can you take from it?
- Regular Qur'an recitation maintains spiritual health.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'rust' symbolize for you?
- Can other practices also polish the heart?
Another view
The analogy assumes all hearts respond similarly.
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