Browse all of The Mullah's reflections on al-Ghazālī's Jawāhir al-Qurʾān. Patience rewarded, scrolling optional.
Qur'an 24:35
The heart is the mirror where Divine light falls. When rusted by desire, it reflects only itself; when polished by remembrance, it reveals its source. ...
Qur'an 2:269
Wisdom is not mere knowledge accumulated in books, but light that illuminates the heart. It is the jewel among sciences, the pearl of great price. ...
Qur'an 13:28
The heart finds no rest except in the remembrance of its Creator, for it was made for this purpose. To seek peace elsewhere is like seeking water in the desert. ...
Qur'an 14:7
Gratitude is the alchemy that transforms ordinary blessings into extraordinary treasures. The grateful heart sees bounty where the ungrateful sees scarcity. ...
Qur'an 51:21
The signs of Allah are not only in the vast cosmos but within the human soul. One who knows himself knows his Lord. ...
Qur'an 2:153, 155-157
Patience is not passive endurance but active trust in divine wisdom. The soul that truly trusts does not ask 'why' but 'what is being revealed?' ...
Qur'an 31:18-19
Pride is the greatest veil between the servant and the Lord. The heart puffed with arrogance has no room for divine light. ...
Qur'an 94:5-6
Hardship is the crucible in which character is forged. The soul refined by difficulty shines brighter than gold. ...
Qur'an 103:1-3
Time is the substance of life itself. To waste time is to waste existence. Every moment is a precious jewel; do not squander it on the trivial. ...
Qur'an 4:114
The tongue is the key to the heart's treasures. Guard it as you would guard precious jewels, for careless speech reveals the poverty within. ...
Qur'an 98:5
The worth of deeds lies not in their outward form but in the sincerity of intention behind them. A small act done with pure intent outweighs grand actions done for show. ...
Qur'an 39:53
True repentance is not merely regret for past sins but a complete turning of the heart toward the Divine. It is the soul's return home after a long exile. ...
Qur'an 57:20
The material world is not evil, but attachment to it veils the heart from higher realities. Use it, but do not let it use you. ...
Qur'an 18:28
The company you keep shapes the heart's direction. Seek those who remind you of Allah, not those who make you forget. ...
Qur'an 3:185
The remembrance of death is the most potent medicine for the heedless heart. It strips away illusions and reveals what truly matters. ...
Qur'an 9:51
Contentment with Allah's decree is the highest station of the soul. The heart at rest with divine wisdom has found its home. ...
Qur'an 29:45
Prayer is the ascension of the believer, the intimate conversation with the Divine. In it, the heart finds its true orientation. ...
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