'One who listens to the Qur'an (while it is being recited) will be kept away from the evils of this world; and one who recites the Qur'an will be kept away from the trials of the hereafter. And the person who listens to even one verse of the book of Allah - this is better (for him) than possessing a mansion of gold.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Listening to the Qur'an protects from worldly evils; reciting protects from afterlife trials; even one verse is better than wealth.
- In plain terms
- Listening shields from world evils, reciting shields from afterlife trials; one verse > gold.
- What can you take from it?
- Engage with the Qur'an either by listening or reciting for protection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'protection' mean to you in daily life?
- How might this influence your priorities?
Another view
The protective claim is a matter of belief, not measurable.
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