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AL-KAFI #1007: KENAPA HATI MASIH KERAS KETIKA MEMBACA AL-QURAN
What is the interpretation of Surah al-Hashr verse 21 about the mountain splitting because of the Quran, and why do hearts remain hard when reciting it?
Short answer
The verse is explained as a parable of the greatness of the Quran.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The verse is explained as a parable of the greatness of the Quran. If a mighty mountain received it, it would humble itself and split apart out of fear of Allah, so humans who understand Allah's commands are even more obliged to submit. Exegetes such as Ibn Kathir, al-Alusi, al-Maraghi and Sayyid Qutb present the verse as a reminder and a rebuke to hard, unkhushu' hearts when engaging with the Quran. The answer closes with a prayer that we take lessons from the verse and make the Quran our guidance.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ia merupakan peringatan kepada manusia yang hatinya keras tidak mahu tunduk dan khusyuk dalam menerima kebenaran al-Quran.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1007: KENAPA HATI MASIH KERAS KETIKA MEMBACA AL-QURAN”, 29 December 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2958-al-kafi-1007-kenapa-hati-masih-keras-ketika-membaca-al-quran. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-surah-al-hashr-21-hard-heart-quran/