'I advise you to recite the Qur'an and remember Allah much, for surely the Qur'an will remember you (do your dhikr) in the Heavens and it will be a Divine Light (nur) for you on the Earth.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Recite and remember Allah often; the Qur'an will remember you and become a divine light on earth.
- In plain terms
- Frequent Qur'an recitation brings divine remembrance and light.
- What can you take from it?
- Recite regularly to receive spiritual guidance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you experience the Qur'an as light?
- What does being 'remembered' mean to you?
Another view
The promise of 'light' is metaphorical and subjective.
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