وَقَالُوۡا قُلُوۡبُنَا غُلۡفٌؕ بَل لَّعَنَهُمُ اللّٰهُ بِكُفۡرِهِمۡ فَقَلِيۡلاً مَّا يُؤۡمِنُوۡنَ
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Waqaloo quloobuna ghulfun ballaAAanahumu Allahu bikufrihim faqaleelan mayu/minoon
What Does Surah Al-Baqara Ayah 88 Mean? - Common Questions & Answers
Explore the meaning, interpretation, and Islamic explanation of Surah Al-Baqara Ayah 88 from the Holy Quran. Find answers to frequently asked questions about this verse, its context, and significance in Islamic teachings.
❓What does it mean that hearts are veiled or wrapped?
In this context, 'veiled hearts' refers to a sarcastic claim by some that their hearts were well-protected against Islamic teachings, meaning they were proud of being resistant to divine guidance and new religious messages.
❓Why did people claim their hearts were protected?
They made this claim out of arrogance and to discourage the Prophet and Muslims from calling them to Islam. It was their way of expressing superiority and resistance to accepting new divine guidance that challenged their established beliefs.
❓How does Allah respond to claims of veiled hearts?
Allah corrects their claim by revealing that their hearts are not protected by choice, but rather cursed and sealed due to their persistent disbelief and rejection of divine messengers and guidance.
❓What is the divine curse mentioned in this verse?
The divine curse refers to Allah's punishment for persistent disbelief, which results in spiritual deprivation, loss of divine guidance, and hearts becoming sealed against truth as a consequence of their own choices.
❓What does 'little faith they believe' mean?
This phrase can mean either that very few among them actually believe, or that their faith is incomplete and minimal - believing in some basic concepts like resurrection but rejecting the complete message brought by Muhammad (peace be upon him).
❓How can hearts become sealed from guidance?
Hearts become sealed through persistent rejection of divine truth, arrogance against divine messengers, and choosing worldly interests over spiritual guidance. This sealing is a divine consequence of one's own repeated choices against faith.
❓What causes spiritual blindness in Islam?
Spiritual blindness results from arrogance, persistent denial of divine signs, attachment to worldly status over spiritual truth, jealousy of divine favor upon others, and resistance to teachings that challenge one's desires.
❓Is there hope for those with hardened hearts?
While this verse describes the condition of persistently arrogant rejecters, Islam generally teaches that sincere repentance and turning to Allah can soften hearts. However, prolonged resistance to guidance makes this increasingly difficult.
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