ar-Rashīd

The Guide to the right path; perfectly sound in judgement

Say it: ar-Rashīd. A recording by our own reciter is on its way.

Heard together with: al-Hādī / ar-Rashīd

Start with what we know

Then take away everything it needs. What is left is not a bigger version of us. It is the Name.

Episode 1

Mentors and teachers.

But: Fallible.

Episode 2

Young birds' first flights after parental 'coaching'.

Episode 3

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But: —

Episode 4

Take away error.

Every mentor learnt from someone. ar-Rashīd did not.

Read: 18:17.

From the tradition: Ps 25:4–5.

On screen

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In scripture: Q 18:10; 18:17; Ps 25:4.
The same thread in Jewish and Christian scripture: Ps 25:4. Weak.
In the universe: —
In nature: First flights.
In people: The Cave youths (shared with the Christian Seven Sleepers of Ephesus).
In science: —

Living it

Sound judgement; take counsel.

Its kind

Act: something done: mercy shown, provision given, a prayer answered.

In the Qur'an: none of God (rashīd used of people, 11:78; 11:87)

Sources for this page

api.quran.com