Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 589 [Read full issue]
For or Against
"The Quran is either an argument for or against you." [Muslim]
In this hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) makes it clear that the Quran is either a proof for someone or a proof against him. There is no third, neutral party. If a person turns to Quran with belief and seeks its guidance, it is a healing and a mercy. However, if a person ignores the Quran and refuses to follow it, that does not harm the Quran in any way. Indeed, that only harms the person himself. The Quran will then come as a witness against that person and will lead him to hell-fire.
Allah's revealing of the Quran is one of the greatest blessings that He has bestowed upon mankind. The meaning of the Quran is clear. Its message to all of mankind is clear. If a person does not turn to it, learn it and apply it, he will be misusing one of the greatest blessings of Allah. On the Day of Resurrection, he will have no argument on his behalf. Instead, it will be the Quran that will be a witness against him.
Compiled From:
"Commentary on the Forty Hadith of al-Nawawi" - Jamaal al-Din M. Zarabozo, pp. 891-894