'The number of levels (stages) in Heaven is (equivalent to) the number of verses in the Qur'an (6236). Thus, when a reciter of the Qur'an enters into Heaven, it will be said to him: 'Go up one level for every verse that you can recite.' Thus, no one will be in a higher level than the one who has memorized the entire Qur'an.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heaven has as many levels as Qur'an verses; each recited verse raises one level, so memorizing all gives the highest rank.
- In plain terms
- Each Qur'an verse recited raises a level in Heaven; memorizing all gives the highest rank.
- What can you take from it?
- Memorize more verses to attain higher spiritual status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does setting spiritual goals affect your practice?
- What does 'higher level' represent to you?
Another view
The correlation between verses and heavenly levels is symbolic, not factual.
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