Afraid to Read
Entrance to the cave of Hira.The Quran is the bread that nourishes the soul and water to quench the thirst, of how we should walk and live full lives.-Deborah
Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira
Muhammad (PBUH), used to go in seclusion in the cave of Hira (because he loved it there so much) where he used to worship (Allah alone) continuously for many days before his desire to see his family.
He used to take with him on his journey food for his stay and then come back to (his wife) Khadijah to get more food when needed, until suddenly the truth descended upon him while he was in the cave of Hira.
The angel Gabriel came to him and asked him to read. The Prophet replied, "I do not know how to read.
The Prophet added, "The angel caught me (forcefully) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear it any more.
He then released me and again asked me to read and I replied, 'I do not know how to read.'
Thereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time until I could not bear it any more. He then released me and again asked me to read but again I replied, 'I do not know how to read (or what shall I read)?'
Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me, and then released me and said, 'read in the name of your Lord, who has created (all that exists) has created man from a clot, read! (96.1, 96.2, 96.3)
Muhammad (PBUH) was afraid because he met the angel Gabriel, but in our modern times where there is too many instances of some people living poor lives and allowing the Quran to be covered in dust; having fallen backwards to be almost able to say, to the pre-Islamic times.
He used to take with him on his journey food for his stay and then come back to (his wife) Khadijah to get more food when needed, until suddenly the truth descended upon him while he was in the cave of Hira.
The angel Gabriel came to him and asked him to read. The Prophet replied, "I do not know how to read.
The Prophet added, "The angel caught me (forcefully) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear it any more.
He then released me and again asked me to read and I replied, 'I do not know how to read.'
Thereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time until I could not bear it any more. He then released me and again asked me to read but again I replied, 'I do not know how to read (or what shall I read)?'
Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me, and then released me and said, 'read in the name of your Lord, who has created (all that exists) has created man from a clot, read! (96.1, 96.2, 96.3)
Muhammad (PBUH) was afraid because he met the angel Gabriel, but in our modern times where there is too many instances of some people living poor lives and allowing the Quran to be covered in dust; having fallen backwards to be almost able to say, to the pre-Islamic times.
The Quran is not just a book one plants on a shelf or a stand, but the true word of Allah given to Muhammad (PBUH) and should be the lifeblood of every Muslim, as well as is a gift for the betterment of all humanity.
Furthermore, less we also forget, that Muhammad(PBUH) lived his life by the teachings of the Quran, gave to humanity and was a humble man that lived his whole life for Allah.
Nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby
posted by HRM Deborah of Israel and the Messenger of Peace at 8:11 PM
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