Love For Qur'an
Let me Share With U a thought provoking incident that moved my Heart !!! I was in a bookshop the other day to look for my Grade 11 course books .
While I was there, a man entered the shop. He was decent, simple-dressed, and very humble. He walked in and started looking for some books ( He went in the religion section so I think he was looking for an Islamic book ). Anyways, I was focused on searching my course books.
After I found them, I took 'em to the counter. Coincidentally at the same time, the man came back from the religious section and in his hands was the Holy Book-The Qur'an. He stood in the line. After I paid for my books, I stood aside and waited (I don't know why but I wanted to see what happens next. I had this strange extraordinary feeling so I waited). When it was his turn, he simply asked the shopkeeper,"How much" ??? What happened next was REALLY........I mean REALLY thought-provoking :
The shopkeeper replied : "Sir,The price is Rs.475."
At this, the man lowered his head, looked at the Qur'an, and stared at it for a moment.
To everyone's amazement, tears began to come of that man's eyes.
At this, the man lowered his head, looked at the Qur'an, and stared at it for a moment.
To everyone's amazement, tears began to come of that man's eyes.
He furiously said,"Price ?? PRICE !?!? Do U even know what U R saying ?!?!
The shopkeeper said,"Sorry Sir. If it's too much, we could give U a discount. Would that be okay ?
At this, The man got more hyper and more emotional,"U can't even imagine the value of this Divine Book........and U say it's only worth Rs.475 ?!?! Brother, even if I name this world after U........even that won't suffice for even a single chapter composed in this Holy Book. We can't determine it's true and complete worth. It's beyond our imagination. The content this Book composes is the most pure, complete and incontrovertible Word of ALLAH ALMIGHTY HIMSELF !!! So don't tell me it's so-called price. I asked "How much".
What I really meant was,"How much do U need ?"
What I really meant was,"How much do U need ?"
Those words and those tears moved the hearts of everyone in the shop at that moment even the shopkeeper's. That Divine feeling which I experienced really was ........touching !!! and not for me but for everyone I am sure.
Then,with tears in his eyes and with a soft voice, the shopkeeper told the man,"Sir,what U said is so much inspiring.I mean.......in today's world, this type of Piety is hardly ever found. But U sir are so much blessed by Allah AlMighty. I don't need anything in exchange of this Holy Qur'an, but only your prayers for me. I am sure that will be much more beneficial for me than Rs.475. I just pray to Allah that may He shower His countless blessings on you."
Both men hugged each other and had tears in their eyes. Both had pure hearts and souls, and Love for Allah and Qur'an.
That sight was...........so so heart-moving. ( I don't know why I waited after paying for my books but I am sure Allah wanted me to see and experience that moment for my Guidance, and for that I am Thankful).
Surely, Allah gives Guidance through any means and at the most unexpected time to the people who have faith and goodness in their hearts.
May Allah Guide us through each and every step of our lives. (AMEEN)
Composed By : Abdullah Riaz
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