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“Anyone who has learned the Quran and holds it lovingly in his heart will 'value his nights when people are asleep, his days when people are given to excess, his grief when people are joyful, his weeping when people laugh, his silence when people chatter and his humility when people are arrogant'…” quote by Ibn Mas'ud
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““Anyone who has learned the Quran and holds it lovingly in his heart will 'value his nights when people are asleep, his days when people are given to excess, his grief when people are joyful, his weeping when people laugh, his silence when people chatter and his humility when people are arrogant'. In other words every moment of life will be precious to him, and he should therefore be 'gentle', never harsh nor quarrelsome, 'nor one who makes a clamour in the market nor one who is quick to anger'.””

Ibn Mas'ud

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Living with reverence for the Quran makes every moment sacred, urging humility and gentleness.

In simple terms: Quran reverence makes life precious.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility and kindness.

Themes

faith humility spirituality daily life

Mood

devotional reflective

Type

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When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • community service
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

Islamic teachings moral conduct mindful living

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does daily reverence shape behavior?
  • What actions reflect humility?
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