Understanding the meanings of the Noble Qur’an - 2

In some aspects, as is evident from the following quotations from the Commander of the Faithful Imam ‘Ali (peace be upon him):

                     “I am the speaking Qur’an.”

 
The reality of Qur’an is similar to the reality of the existence of the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) and the sinless Imams (peace be upon him) of his Ahlul-Bayt. 

 

Yes! The Noble Qur’an possesses a reality so much higher and exalted which cannot be reached through our limited and insignificant amount of knowledge, as Allah (Glory and Greatness be to Him), Himself has mentioned in the Noble Qur’an:
         

“Which none touch save the purified.”
                                                     - Noble Qur’an (56:79)

Since, the understanding of Qur’an’s reality, would lead to the understanding of its grandeur, understanding of its grandeur will manifest the Splendor and Majesty of its Descender (i.e. Allah); the one who will comprehend all the above, will keep his mind free from all sorts of scattered thoughts during recital of the Noble Qur’an, will ponder and deliberate about the meaning of each phrase and sentence in order to discover their meanings and goals; and the one who will do so, will earn plenty of goodness and a lot of advantage.

Reference:- Spritual Journey of the Mystics(Suluk e Irfaan) - By Late Haj Mirza Javad Agha Malaki Tabrizi(R.A.)

Why people observe fast?

A group of people observe fasting without having particular aim and intention which could be the basis of correctness of their deeds and accordingly could prevent their deeds from becoming nullified.

For example, some might observe fasting, because of fear from the people, or for the sake of their material and worldly benefits, or may observe fasting because of prevailing habits among Muslims.
 

Some observe fasting in order to remain immune from people’s persecution as well as not to remain deprived from material gains and advantages obtained through intermingling with the community, some observe fast in order to remain immune from peoples persecution, as well as not to remain deprived from material advantages obtained through social intermingling; in order to remain immune from Hell’s punishments as well as not to be deprived from the bounties of Paradise.

Another group observe fasting only for the sake of immunity from Hell’s punishment, or for utilization of Heavenly bounties, or for the sake of both.

Another group observe fasting for the sake of immunity from Hell’s punishment as well as to be blessed with Heavenly bounties, but in addition to that, also to seek Allah’s pleasure and nearness.

In the end there is a group who observe fasting and does not have any other intention and aim except Allah’s pleasure and nearness.

They observe fast only in order to become closer to Allah (Glory and Greatness be to Him), and to attain the position of His consent.

Reference:- Spritual Journey of the Mystics(Suluk e Irfaan) - By Late Haj Mirza Javad Agha Malaki Tabrizi(R.A.)