'Surely this Qur'an is the rope of Allah, and a manifest Light (nur), and a beneficial cure. Therefore, busy yourselves with the recitation of it, for Allah - The Mighty and Glorious - grants the reward of ten good deeds to you for every letter which is recited.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Qur'an is described as a guiding rope, a light, and a cure, and reciting each letter brings ten good deeds.
- In plain terms
- Reciting the Qur'an is like a rope, light, and cure, rewarding many deeds per letter.
- What can you take from it?
- Recite the Qur'an regularly to earn spiritual reward.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does regular recitation affect your daily life?
- What does the metaphor of a rope suggest to you?
Another view
The promised reward is a matter of belief and not empirically verifiable.
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