We are always seeking enlightenment. Human beings are constantly seeking Nur (light), as we are beings of light. We have a soul, which is made from Nur. This soul is nourished by being given more light and thrives in an environment of Nur.
The light of the soul is linked to the light of God. It’s place is with God, where it finds its peace and true place of belonging. With great enthusiasm, the souls testified to this truth once, as the Qur’an mentions:
The soul understands that its place is with God, because God is the Source of its light and its Creator.
We must always turn to God for light. As human beings, we follow by example and are beings of imitation, and the one who is sent as the best example and the one most worthy of imitation, the Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings be upon him), sought Nur from God. It is reported that the Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings be upon him) would supplicate:
Nur (Light) in the heart assists in every aspect of the body –physical or spiritual. It is the root of the human being. A prophetic narration tells us of the significance of the heart, where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Asking for Nur in the heart is of paramount importance to us all, as having light in it means having light which flows through the entire body. Having darkness in the heart would mean that darkness could spread through the entire body and it could bar any light from entering the human being. The causes of darkness in the heart are its diseases, such as jealousy, arrogance, doubts in faith, envy, etc.
The tongue having light means it is only used for good and gives light. When we speak, we are sending the energy of our thoughts into the words we are speaking and transmitting that to the direction we focus in. Having light in the tongue means light in one’s speech, which not only makes a person’s speech more effective and impactful but enables one to spread light. Furthermore, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised greatly regarding preserving the tongue. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
There is no doubt that this brings immense Nur to the tongue. Preserving the tongue is to preserve the Nur of the tongue.
Having Nur in hearing means it only focuses on hearing good things and enables one to understand the true depth of what we hear. This gives a true understanding in one’s hearing, enabling them to better understand the truths in what they hear, especially in the speech of people.
The sight having light means it only sees good and has an acute sense of perceiving the true reality of things. A prophetic narration expands on this, where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
We should all aim to be surrounded by light. The human being faces many perils in the spiritual realm, which can only be warded off by the Nur of Allah. Being in such a state where you’re surrounded by light not only protects one from unfathomable evils, but also gives a person guidance, direction, purpose and meaning. The Qur’an says:
So will he whose chest Allah has opened up for Islam - he is therefore upon a light (Nur) from his Lord - ever be equal to one who is stone-hearted? Therefore, ruin is for those whose hearts are hardened towards the remembrance of Allah; they are in open error.
[Qur’an 39:22]
This light only comes through Islam and through belief in Allah Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
It’s upon us to seek Nur from its true Source, God, and to turn to Him in all our affairs. We say as the Prophet Ibrahim said:
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