guided by unwavering faith and profound reverence, held the Book of God, the quran karim , in the highest esteem.
They recognized it as the divine revelation, a masterpiece of unparalleled eloquence and wisdom, far surpassing any human composition.
Their approach to the Quran was characterized by utmost respect and meticulous dedication, reflecting their deep understanding of its significance and transformative power.
With unwavering devotion
they recited the quran karim, savoring each word and pondering over its profound meanings. They delved into its verses, extracting guidance and inspiration for their lives.
The Quran’s beauty and wisdom captivated their hearts, prompting them to reflect on its wonders and marvel at its miraculous nature.
Their commitment to the Quran extended beyond mere recitation. They meticulously examined its verses, discerning the general and specific, the abrogated and non-abrogated, and identifying the signs of its divine authorship.
They served as ardent defenders of the Quran’s authenticity, refuting the distortions of extremists and the criticisms of skeptics.
The righteous predecessors never sought to impose their own interpretations or actions upon thequran karim. They understood that true comprehension and adherence to its teachings could only be achieved through careful study and unwavering dedication.
As Ibn Masoud eloquently stated, “If a man among us learned ten verses, he would not go beyond them until he knew their meanings and acted upon them.”
Similarly, Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami recounted, “Those who used to recite us told us that if they knew ten verses, they would not leave them behind until they did what was in them, so we learned the Quran and the work together.”
The righteous predecessors set an exemplary model for approaching the Quran, demonstrating that true understanding and adherence to its teachings stem from a combination of reverence, study, and action.
Their legacy serves as a perpetual reminder of the profound impact the Quran can have on our lives when approached with the proper mindset and dedication. Their unwavering devotion to the Quran remains a beacon of inspiration for generations to come.
And in the creation of yourselves and what He disperses of moving creatures are signs for people who are certain [in faith]. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [4]
And [in] the alternation of night and day and [in] what Allah sends down from the sky of provision and gives life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness and [in His] directing of the winds are signs for a people who reason. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [5]
These are the verses of Allah which We recite to you in truth. Then in what statement after Allah and His verses will they believe? Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [6]
وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ أَفَّاكٍ أَثِيمٍ الجاثية [7]
Woe to every sinful liar Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [7]
Who hears the verses of Allah recited to him, then persists arrogantly as if he had not heard them. So give him tidings of a painful punishment. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [8]
Before them is Hell, and what they had earned will not avail them at all nor what they had taken besides Allah as allies. And they will have a great punishment. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [10]
This [Qur'an] is guidance. And those who have disbelieved in the verses of their Lord will have a painful punishment of foul nature. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [11]
It is Allah who subjected to you the sea so that ships may sail upon it by His command and that you may seek of His bounty; and perhaps you will be grateful. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [12]
And He has subjected to you whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth - all from Him. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [13]
Say, [O Muhammad], to those who have believed that they [should] forgive those who expect not the days of Allah so that He may recompense a people for what they used to earn. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [14]
Whoever does a good deed - it is for himself; and whoever does evil - it is against the self. Then to your Lord you will be returned. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [15]
And We did certainly give the Children of Israel the Scripture and judgement and prophethood, and We provided them with good things and preferred them over the worlds. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [16]
And We gave them clear proofs of the matter [of religion]. And they did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. Indeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [17]
Then We put you, [O Muhammad], on an ordained way concerning the matter [of religion]; so follow it and do not follow the inclinations of those who do not know. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [18]
Indeed, they will never avail you against Allah at all. And indeed, the wrongdoers are allies of one another; but Allah is the protector of the righteous. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [19]
Or do those who commit evils think We will make them like those who have believed and done righteous deeds - [make them] equal in their life and their death? Evil is that which they judge. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [21]
And Allah created the heavens and earth in truth and so that every soul may be recompensed for what it has earned, and they will not be wronged. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [22]
Have you seen he who has taken as his god his [own] desire, and Allah has sent him astray due to knowledge and has set a seal upon his hearing and his heart and put over his vision a veil? So who will guide him after Allah? Then will you not be reminded? Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [23]
And they say, "There is not but our worldly life; we die and live, and nothing destroys us except time." And they have of that no knowledge; they are only assuming. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [24]
And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, their argument is only that they say, "Bring [back] our forefathers, if you should be truthful." Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [25]
Say, "Allah causes you to live, then causes you to die; then He will assemble you for the Day of Resurrection, about which there is no doubt, but most of the people do not know." Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [26]
And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. And the Day the Hour appears - that Day the falsifiers will lose. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [27]
And you will see every nation kneeling [from fear]. Every nation will be called to its record [and told], "Today you will be recompensed for what you used to do. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [28]
So as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, their Lord will admit them into His mercy. That is what is the clear attainment. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [30]
But as for those who disbelieved, [it will be said], "Were not Our verses recited to you, but you were arrogant and became a people of criminals? Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [31]
And when it was said, 'Indeed, the promise of Allah is truth and the Hour [is coming] - no doubt about it,' you said, 'We know not what is the Hour. We assume only assumption, and we are not convinced.' " Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [32]
And the evil consequences of what they did will appear to them, and they will be enveloped by what they used to ridicule. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [33]
And it will be said, "Today We will forget you as you forgot the meeting of this Day of yours, and your refuge is the Fire, and for you there are no helpers. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [34]
That is because you took the verses of Allah in ridicule, and worldly life deluded you." So that Day they will not be removed from it, nor will they be asked to appease [Allah]. Al-Jathiya ( Crouching ) [35]