The Self-Correcting Power of the Qur’an
“Whoever has done the smallest particle of good will see it,and whoever has done the smallest particle of evil will see it.”
(Qur’an 99:7–8)
The Qur’an contains 114 chapters. Surah Al-Zalzalah (The Earthquake), chapter 99, carries within it a transformative principle — one that can awaken lifelong consciousness in any sincere seeker. A powerful story from the early generations illustrates this beautifully.
A Seeker Comes to the Prophet
A man once came to the Prophet Muhammad and, after some discussion, accepted Islam. The Prophet advised him:
“Stay with Ali ibn Abi Talib for your further training.”
The man obeyed and went to Ali. But a few days later, Ali informed the Prophet that the man had left and that he did not know where he had gone.
The Prophet said:
“Whoever meets him, bring him to me.”
Soon, the man was found and brought back. The Prophet asked, “I told you to stay with Ali for training. Why did you leave him?”
The man replied simply, “You asked me to learn from him — and I have done so.”
The Lesson of a Single Surah
The Prophet asked what Ali had taught him. The man replied that Ali had taught him Surah Al-Zalzalah, particularly these verses:
“Whoever has done the smallest particle of good will see it,
and whoever has done the smallest particle of evil will see it.”
(Qur’an 99:7–8)
The Prophet asked, “How did you find the complete message in these verses?”
The man replied:
“These verses taught me that I am accountable to God.
Every action — big or small — will be evaluated.
I will be rewarded for good and punished for bad.
Since realizing this, I constantly watch my actions,
doing only what is good and avoiding what is bad.
I found the whole message of life in these two verses.”
A Qur’an-Inspired Self-Monitoring System
This incident demonstrates how the Qur’an creates a self-correcting mechanism within every believer. The purpose of revelation is not simply to instruct but to awaken an inner vigilance — a constant awareness that:
• God is watching,
• every deed counts,
• and nothing is small in the eyes of the Creator.
Such a mindset becomes the foundation of character building. It ensures a person is on guard at all times — whether in public or private, whether seen by people or alone.
This inner accountability becomes a powerful incentive to behave well, refrain from wrongdoing, and live with integrity in all aspects of life.
⸻
Qur’anic Reference: 99:7–8
Source: Quranic Wisdom by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Order from- goodwordbooks and goodwordindia.com
Leave a comment