Within the account mentioned in the following noble verse lies profound lessons for those who reflect – “Have you not seen those who left their homes in the thousands, fearing death? Allah said to them: ‘Die!’ Then, He gave them life. Indeed, Allah is full of bounty to the people, but most people do not give thanks” (2:243). Indeed, cowardice and fear neither avert harm nor prevent death, nor do they bring any benefit whatsoever. As Allah says: “Say, 'Never will fleeing benef

No one truly benefits from the Quran’s warning except the one who is spiritually alive, “This ˹Book˺ is only a Reminder and a clear Quran, to warn whomever is alive and justify the word [i.e., decree] against the disbelievers” (36:69-70). In the sight of Allah, the “living” person is the one who takes heed of the Quran’s admonitions, interacts with it, finds tranquility in it, submits to it, follows its guidance, and allows themselves to be led by it — such a person is alive.