In this episode, we explore why the creation of the human being is mentioned after the teaching of the Quran and what that reveals about purpose, meaning and life itself.
Life is described as secondary to guidance. Without purpose, life becomes fragile, easily shaken by small disappointments. When purpose disappears, even minor losses feel unbearable. But when purpose is restored, meaning reshapes everything.
We also confront a modern mindset: the idea that happiness is the goal. The Quran does not present happiness as an objective. It presents purpose. And happiness emerges as a byproduct of living with direction.
Then we move into one of the most profound gifts given to humanity: al-bayan. The ability to distinguish sounds, construct language organize thought, analyze the unseen, build knowledge and pass it from generation to generation. This capacity for clarity and expression sets human beings apart from every other creation.
Speech becomes the bridge. Through it, humanity builds civilization, explores the unseen and ultimately returns to discovering Ar-Rahman through the Quran. The very ability that allows us to think and question is the same ability that makes us capable of understanding revelation.
This episode reframes life, purpose, intelligence and language and invites us to use the gift of speech to rediscover the One who gave it.
Surah Ar-Rahman recitation recorded and provided by Qari Ibraheem Bakeer – [@Maqamat_with_Bakeer ]
https://youtube.com/@Maqamat_with_Bakeer?si=-r1KAAhlbA0xsgVD
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