RECIEVING GUIDANCE FROM QUR’AN
The verses of the Quran brought light to a world that was enveloped in darkness and ignorance. These verses of truth made people understand their Lord, softened hearts, changed minds, and made people Muslims. Allah attested to the power of these words when He, The Almighty, said in the Quran:
“Had We sent down this Quran on a mountain, you would surely have seen it humbling itself and rent asunder by the fear of Allah. Such are the parables which We put forward to mankind that they may reflect.”
[Quran (Surah Al-Hashr: 21)]
The verses of the Quran cannot fail to affect a true believer whose faith is strong. He takes seriously its message of guidance, commands and prohibitions, and the path that he or she will take after departing from this life. These verses ought to bring a believer of strong faith to tears. But for those with a weakness in their faith will notice their hearts unmoved with the message of the Quran.
About those who are affected by its recitations and pondering of its message, Allah says in the Quran:
“Allah has sent down the Best Statement, a Book (this Quran), its parts resembling each other (in goodness and truth) (and) oft-repeated. The skins of those who fear their Lord shiver from it (when they recite it or hear it). Then their skin and their heart soften to the remembrance of Allah. That is the guidance of Allah. He Guides therewith whom He wills; and whomever Allah sends astray, for him there is no guide.”
[Quran (Surah Az-Zumar:23]
NOT PRACTICING WHAT ONE PREACHES
Hypocrisy is strongly condemned in Islam. Those of us who cannot walk their talk in their daily living of Islam within their homes as well as outside suffer from the weakness of their faith. It is imperative, therefore, that one who preaches to others should himself follow the teachings.
Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
*“O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? Most hateful is it with Allah that you say that which you do not do.”*
[Quran (Surah As Saff :2-3]