1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:09,019 Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah: 2 00:00:09,019 --> 00:00:15,300 Contemplation (tadabbur) and mindful remembrance (tadhakkur) manifest the blessings of the Qur'an. 3 00:00:15,300 --> 00:00:19,300 In the preceding verse, the Qur'an was likewise described as being blessed, 4 00:00:19,300 --> 00:00:27,300 after which contemplation and mindful remembrance were mentioned using the particle of causation (lām al-ta'līl): "that they may contemplate" and "that they may be mindful." 5 00:00:27,300 --> 00:00:33,299 This indicates that contemplation and mindful remembrance are the means and cause for attaining the Qur'an's blessing; 6 00:00:33,299 --> 00:00:38,299 that is, the blessing of the Qur'an is attained through contemplating and reflecting upon it. 7 00:00:38,299 --> 00:00:42,299 This is because blessing (barakah) signifies increase and growth, 8 00:00:42,299 --> 00:00:50,429 which is realized through contemplation, as it unfolds the manifold meanings of the Qur'an and broadens its guidance. 9 00:00:50,429 --> 00:00:56,429 The verse also generally indicates that contemplating the Qur'an is among the most virtuous of deeds, 10 00:00:56,429 --> 00:01:01,429 and that it is of a higher rank than recitation devoid of contemplation. 11 00:01:01,429 --> 00:01:06,099 Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah.