people of understanding
The Quran mentions several special groups of people. If you’re among a special group, you’re worthy of a special award, a special mercy bestowed by Allah (s.w.t.). One of these groups of people is what the Quran terms as “Ulul Albab” or the People of Intellect.
Who are the Ulul Albab?
Allah has given each one of us a brain, and let us use it in any way we want. Ulul Albab are the people who not only have a brain, but are gifted in knowing how to put it to its correct use. They don’t need to have the signs of Quran drilled into them by constant repetition. All they need is to look at the sky– and they can read in its vastness, its seamless beauty, the presence of One God who is Merciful, the Best Creator, the one who is Beautiful and loves beauty, the Subtle.
Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for Ulul Albab. [Quran, 3:190]
The qualities of Ulul Albab
The ayat of Allah, whether natural (the sky, trees, mountains, flowers) or revealed (the Taurat, the Injeel, and the Quran) penetrate into their hearts very easily:
[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded. [Quran, 38:29]
And as a result, they automatically develop the love for natural beauty, and for the beauty of Revelation.
They remember God at all times, and are aware of His constant presence in their lives.
. . . Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides . . . [Quran, 3:191]
They pray to God. The Quran specifically mentions the following duas:
“Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire. Our Lord, indeed whoever You admit to the Fire — You have disgraced him, and for the wrongdoers there are no helpers. Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith, [saying], ‘Believe in your Lord,’ and we have believed. Our Lord, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our misdeeds and cause us to die with the righteous. Our Lord, and grant us what You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] promise.” [Quran, 3:191–194]
“Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower. Our Lord, surely You will gather the people for a Day about which there is no doubt. Indeed, Allah does not fail in His promise.” [Quran, 3:8–9]
They are wise.
He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good. And none will remember except those of understanding. [Quran, 2:269]
They fulfill their obligations to Allah in an excellent manner
Those who fulfill the covenant of Allah and do not break the contract, And those who join that which Allah has ordered to be joined … and establish prayer and spend from what We have provided for them secretly and publicly [Quran, 13:20–22]
They are extremely afraid of the Hellfire
They remain patient in difficult situations in order to make Allah pleased with them.
“ And those who are patient, seeking the countenance of their Lord “
[Quran, 13:22]
They don’t nurture the attitude of retaliation. Rather they forgive others and reciprocate evil with good.
. . . and prevent evil with good . . .[Quran, 13:22]
The reward of the Ulul Albab
The special award of these people is nothing less than Jannah, where they will live eternally with the righteous ones from their family– their parents, spouses, and children. And when they will be entering into their eternal homes, the gatekeeper angels will say to them:
Peace be upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent is the final home. [Quran, 13: 24]
source : The People of Intellect
1 :
{ In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, are signs for people of understanding. Those who remember God while standing, and sitting, and on their sides; and they reflect upon the creation of the heavens and the earth: ‘Our Lord, You did not create this in vain, glory to You, so protect us from the punishment of the Fire.’ }
{ The Quran 3:190–191 }
2 :
{ (Muhammad), give the glad news to those of Our servants who listen to the words and only follow the best ones. Tell them that they are those whom God has guided. They are the people of understanding }
The Quran 39:18
3 :
{ And We sent not before you [as messengers] except men to whom We revealed from among the people of cities. So have they not traveled through the earth and observed how was the end of those before them? And the home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear Allah ; then will you not reason?
When at last the Messengers lost all hope of achieving success in their task and thought that everyone had called them liars, We gave them victory and saved whomever We chose to save. The guilty ones can not escape Our wrath.
There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur’an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe. }
The Quran 12:109-111
4:
{ It is a blessed Book which We have revealed for you so that you will reflect upon its verses and so the people of understanding will take heed }
The Quran 38:29
5:
{ Is one who is devoutly obedient during periods of the night, prostrating and standing [in prayer], fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the mercy of his Lord, [like one who does not]? Say, “ Are those who know equal to those who do not know? ” Only they will remember [who are] people of understanding } The Quran 39:9
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