Surah 96: Our Inner Abu Jahl
Assuming you have read Surah 96 and the associated commentary in The Study Quran, you know who Abu Jahl is (cf. Amr ibn Hisham | Wikipedia). If, like me, you have experimented with prostration and understand how the ego-intellect can raise doubts about the efficacy of this practice, you also know who Abu Jahl is!
Here are some follow-up lessons from Gemini AI.
1. I'd like to explore the mystical side of Surah 96 and particularly the idea that Abu Jahl represents the intellect, the ego, and pride, while the prostrating Muslim represents the heart.
2. Now I'd like to look further into the specific Sufi commentaries regarding the lying forelock and the ego-intellect.
3. Is it common to have doubts about the efficacy of prostration as a beginning Muslim or even after years of faithful submission?
4. Say more about Sujud of the Body, the Soul, and the Secret.
Peace be upon you.
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