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Subhead: All creation glorifies Allah, affirming His sovereignty and attributes

Headline: The Cosmic Chorus of Praise

Priority: highest

Key Quote: None

Lead Verse: 62:1

Scholar Bio: Damascus's greatest historian-exegete. His Tafsir Ibn Kathir is the gold standard of Quran-explains-Quran methodology.

Multi Source: {'en.sahih': 'Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth is exalting Allah, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.', 'en.arberry': 'All that is in the heavens and the earth magnifies God, the King, the All-holy, the All-mighty, the All-wise.', 'en.maududi': 'All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth extols the glory of Allah, the Sovereign, the Holy, the All- Mighty, the All-Wise.', 'en.yusufali': 'Whatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare the Praises and Glory of Allah,- the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.', 'en.pickthall': 'All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah, the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One, the Mighty, the Wise.'}

Scholar Name: Ibn Kathir

Scholar Dates: 1300–1373 CE

Scholar Style: Clear, evidence-based, Quran-explains-Quran approach. Builds narrative from cross-references. Lets the text speak. The ideal reporter: documents, verifies, cross-checks.

Scholar Byline: Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent

Scholar Region: Busra, Syria → Damascus

Lead Translation: Everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies God the Sovereign, the Holy, the Almighty, the Wise.

Secondary Stories: [{'text': 'And others from them, who have not yet joined them. He is the Glorious, the Wise.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': 'From the Prophet’s Call: Embracing Allah’s Might and Wisdom', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '62:3'}, {'text': 'O you who believe! When the call is made for prayer on Congregation Day, hasten to the remembrance of God, and drop all business. That is better for you, if you only knew.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': 'Friday’s Call: A Moment of Divine Detachment', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '62:9'}, {'text': 'Then, when the prayer is concluded, disperse through the land, and seek God’s bounty, and remember God much, so that you may prosper.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': 'From Prayer to Purpose: Actively Seeking Allah’s Bounty', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '62:10'}]

Communiques: [{'text': 'Say, “O you who follow Judaism; if you claim to be the chosen of God, to the exclusion of the rest of mankind, then wish for death if you are sincere.”', 'title': 'Beyond Borders: Embracing Inclusive Faith', 'context': 'The verse warns against claiming exclusive closeness to Allah while excluding others, a theme that echoes throughout the Qur’an. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah note that this exclusivity is a form of ', 'reference': '62:6'}, {'text': 'Say, “The death from which you flee will catch up with you; then you will be returned to the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will inform you of what you used to do.”', 'title': 'Facing the Unavoidable Return', 'context': 'The verse reminds us that death is not a refuge but a decisive encounter with the Knower of all unseen and witnessed realities. Islamic theology teaches that the soul’s journey continues beyond the ph', 'reference': '62:8'}]

Scholar Bio: The Proof of Islam. Abandoned his prestigious Baghdad professorship to seek spiritual truth. His Ihya Ulum al-Din remains the most influential work on Islamic spirituality.

Scholar Name: Imam al-Ghazali

Scholar Dates: 1058–1111 CE

Scholar Style: Deeply introspective, psychologically penetrating. Moves from rational argument to spiritual insight. Master of analogies that make the abstract tangible. Writes with the gravity of a man who abandoned fame for truth.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief

Scholar Region: Tus, Iran → Baghdad → Damascus → Jerusalem

Total Communiques: 2

Dossiers: [{'name': 'Allah', 'roles': {'deity': 1, 'giver': 1, 'guide': 1, 'judge': 4, 'object': 110, 'sender': 1, 'speaker': 579, 'subject': 2137, 'forgiver': 1, 'narrator': 1, 'observer': 1, 'promiser': 1, 'addressed': 106, 'addresser': 1, 'commander': 1, 'sovereign': 1, 'benefactor': 1, 'legislator': 15, 'questioner': 2, 'referenced': 1218, 'covenant_maker': 3, 'moral_authority': 1}, 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'sentiment': {'just': 6, 'mixed': 16, 'neutral': 1546, 'revered': 1, 'merciful': 6, 'negative': 49, 'positive': 2526, 'benevolent': 4, 'omnipotent': 1, 'omniscient': 2, 'authoritative': 26, 'authoritative_merciful': 2, 'negative_toward_polytheists': 2}, 'key_quotes': [{'text': 'Say, “O you who follow Judaism; if you claim to be the chosen of God, to the exclusion of the rest of mankind, then wish for death if you are sincere.”', 'reference': '62:6'}, {'text': 'Say, “The death from which you flee will catch up with you; then you will be returned to the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will inform you of what you used to do.”', 'reference': '62:8'}], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'Everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies God the Sovereign, the Holy, the Almighty, the Wise.', 'title': 'The Cosmic Chorus of Praise', 'reference': '62:1'}, {'text': 'It is He who sent among the unlettered a messenger from themselves; reciting His revelations to them, and purifying them, and teaching them the Scripture and wisdom; although they were in obvious error before that.', 'title': 'When the Unlettered Receive the Book: Embracing the Messenger’s Legacy', 'reference': '62:2'}, {'text': 'And others from them, who have not yet joined them. He is the Glorious, the Wise.', 'title': 'From the Prophet’s Call: Embracing Allah’s Might and Wisdom', 'reference': '62:3'}, {'text': 'That is God’s grace, which He grants to whomever He wills. God is Possessor of limitless grace.', 'title': 'Awakening to Divine Generosity', 'reference': '62:4'}, {'text': 'The example of those who were entrusted with the Torah, but then failed to uphold it, is like the donkey carrying works of literature. Miserable is the example of the people who denounce God’s revelations. God does not guide the wrongdoing people.', 'title': 'The Burden of Ignored Revelation', 'reference': '62:5'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 112, 'last_appearance': 114, 'first_appearance': 1}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'false_claim', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Jews'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 1.2, 'safety': 3.2, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 1.0, 'self_actualization': 0.9}, 'total_mentions': 4187, 'sura_mention_count': 11}, {'name': 'Muhammad', 'roles': {'object': 89, 'speaker': 135, 'subject': 129, 'observer': 1, 'revealer': 1, 'addressed': 474, 'mentioned': 129, 'recipient': 7, 'referenced': 84}, 'category': 'prophet', 'sentiment': {'neutral': 211, 'negative': 3, 'positive': 835}, 'key_quotes': [], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'It is He who sent among the unlettered a messenger from themselves; reciting His revelations to them, and purifying them, and teaching them the Scripture and wisdom; although they were in obvious error before that.', 'title': 'When the Unlettered Receive the Book: Embracing the Messenger’s Legacy', 'reference': '62:2'}, {'text': 'And others from them, who have not yet joined them. He is the Glorious, the Wise.', 'title': 'From the Prophet’s Call: Embracing Allah’s Might and Wisdom', 'reference': '62:3'}, {'text': 'Say, “O you who follow Judaism; if you claim to be the chosen of God, to the exclusion of the rest of mankind, then wish for death if you are sincere.”', 'title': 'Beyond Borders: Embracing Inclusive Faith', 'reference': '62:6'}, {'text': 'Say, “The death from which you flee will catch up with you; then you will be returned to the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will inform you of what you used to do.”', 'title': 'Facing the Unavoidable Return', 'reference': '62:8'}, {'text': 'Yet whenever they come across some business, or some entertainment, they scramble towards it, and leave you standing. Say, “What is with God is better than entertainment and business; and God is the Best of providers.”', 'title': 'Guarding the Path from Worldly Diversions', 'reference': '62:11'}], 'subcategory': 'named', 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 104, 'last_appearance': 114, 'first_appearance': 2}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'teacher', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Mankind'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 3.6, 'safety': 4.9, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 3.1, 'self_actualization': 4.0}, 'total_mentions': 1049, 'sura_mention_count': 5}, {'name': 'Jews', 'roles': {'speaker': 3, 'subject': 13, 'addressed': 2, 'referenced': 1}, 'category': 'group', 'sentiment': {'negative': 17, 'positive': 2}, 'key_quotes': [], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'The example of those who were entrusted with the Torah, but then failed to uphold it, is like the donkey carrying works of literature. Miserable is the example of the people who denounce God’s revelations. God does not guide the wrongdoing people.', 'title': 'The Burden of Ignored Revelation', 'reference': '62:5'}, {'text': 'Say, “O you who follow Judaism; if you claim to be the chosen of God, to the exclusion of the rest of mankind, then wish for death if you are sincere.”', 'title': 'Beyond Borders: Embracing Inclusive Faith', 'reference': '62:6'}, {'text': 'But they will not wish for it, ever, due to what their hands have advanced. God knows well the wrongdoers.', 'title': 'The Unyielding Reality of Accountability', 'reference': '62:7'}, {'text': 'Say, “The death from which you flee will catch up with you; then you will be returned to the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will inform you of what you used to do.”', 'title': 'Facing the Unavoidable Return', 'reference': '62:8'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 5, 'last_appearance': 62, 'first_appearance': 3}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'failed_obligation', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Musa'}, {'type': 'false_claim', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Allah'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 0, 'safety': 0, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 4.0, 'belonging_love': 0, 'self_actualization': 2.0}, 'total_mentions': 19, 'sura_mention_count': 4}]

Scholar Bio: The Greatest Sheikh. Born in Andalusia, died in Damascus. His Fusus al-Hikam explores the inner psychology of every prophet.

Scholar Name: Ibn Arabi

Scholar Dates: 1165–1240 CE

Scholar Style: Visionary, layered, sees hidden dimensions in every verse. Writes as though the text is alive and breathing. Uncovers psychological depths beneath surface narratives.

Scholar Byline: Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief

Scholar Region: Murcia, Spain → Damascus, Syria

Total Characters In Sura: 6

Edges: [{'type': 'teacher', 'source': 'Mankind', 'target': 'Muhammad', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'failed_obligation', 'source': 'Jews', 'target': 'Musa', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'false_claim', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Jews', 'is_adversarial': False}]

Nodes: [{'name': 'Allah', 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'mention_count': 11}, {'name': 'Muhammad', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 5}, {'name': 'Jews', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 4}, {'name': 'Believers', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 3}, {'name': 'Musa', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 1}, {'name': 'Mankind', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 1}]

Scholar Bio: Author of the six-volume Tafhim al-Quran. Founded one of the most influential Islamic movements of the 20th century.

Scholar Name: Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi

Scholar Dates: 1903–1979 CE

Scholar Style: Systematic, builds arguments step by step. Writes for the politically aware reader. Makes governance and social structure emerge naturally from the text.

Scholar Byline: Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst

Scholar Region: Aurangabad, India → Lahore, Pakistan

Total Characters: 6

Total Relationships: 3

Scholar Bio: Co-founder of Zaytuna College, America's first accredited Muslim liberal arts college. One of the most influential Western Muslims.

Scholar Name: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

Chapter Audio: audio/chapters/sura_062.mp3

Scholar Dates: b. 1958 CE

Scholar Style: Eloquent, bridges East and West seamlessly. Uses classical sources but speaks in modern idiom. Warm, humorous, deeply human in approach. Connects ancient wisdom to contemporary dilemmas.

Scholar Byline: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor

Scholar Region: Washington, USA → Zaytuna College, California

Total Segments: 11

Verse Segments: [{'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '62:1', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05177.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies God the Sovereign, the Holy, the Almighty, the Wis'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '62:2', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05178.mp3', 'text_preview': 'It is He who sent among the unlettered a messenger from themselves; reciting His revelations to them'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '62:3', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05179.mp3', 'text_preview': 'And others from them, who have not yet joined them. He is the Glorious, the Wise.'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '62:4', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05180.mp3', 'text_preview': 'That is God’s grace, which He grants to whomever He wills. God is Possessor of limitless grace.'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '62:5', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05181.mp3', 'text_preview': 'The example of those who were entrusted with the Torah, but then failed to uphold it, is like the do'}, {'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'verse_ref': '62:6', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05182.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Say, “O you who follow Judaism; if you claim to be the chosen of God, to the exclusion of the rest o'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '62:7', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05183.mp3', 'text_preview': 'But they will not wish for it, ever, due to what their hands have advanced. God knows well the wrong'}, {'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'verse_ref': '62:8', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05184.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Say, “The death from which you flee will catch up with you; then you will be returned to the Knower '}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '62:9', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05185.mp3', 'text_preview': 'O you who believe! When the call is made for prayer on Congregation Day, hasten to the remembrance o'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '62:10', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_05186.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Then, when the prayer is concluded, disperse through the land, and seek God’s bounty, and remember G'}]

Speaker Distribution: {'Allah': 2, 'Narrator': 9}

Word: Faith

Frequency: 10

All Themes: [{'count': 10, 'theme': 'Faith', 'percentage': 15.9}, {'count': 7, 'theme': 'Knowledge', 'percentage': 11.1}, {'count': 6, 'theme': 'Prophets', 'percentage': 9.5}, {'count': 5, 'theme': 'Guidance', 'percentage': 7.9}, {'count': 5, 'theme': 'Community', 'percentage': 7.9}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Worship', 'percentage': 6.3}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Gratitude', 'percentage': 6.3}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Creation', 'percentage': 6.3}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Afterlife', 'percentage': 6.3}, {'count': 3, 'theme': 'Humility', 'percentage': 4.8}, {'count': 3, 'theme': 'Mercy', 'percentage': 4.8}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Accountability', 'percentage': 3.2}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Unity', 'percentage': 3.2}, {'count': 1, 'theme': 'Charity', 'percentage': 1.6}, {'count': 1, 'theme': 'Repentance', 'percentage': 1.6}, {'count': 1, 'theme': 'Justice', 'percentage': 1.6}, {'count': 1, 'theme': 'Provision', 'percentage': 1.6}]

Percentage: 15.9

Scholar Bio: A Jewish-Austrian journalist who embraced Islam, lived with Bedouins, and produced one of the most intellectually rigorous Quran translations.

Scholar Name: Muhammad Asad

Sample Verses: [{'title': 'When the Unlettered Receive the Book: Embracing the Messenger’s Legacy', 'reference': '62:2'}, {'title': 'From the Prophet’s Call: Embracing Allah’s Might and Wisdom', 'reference': '62:3'}, {'title': 'Awakening to Divine Generosity', 'reference': '62:4'}]

Scholar Dates: 1900–1992 CE

Scholar Style: Precise, linguistically meticulous, explains Arabic nuance for Western audiences. An outsider-turned-insider who brings fresh eyes to ancient text. Every word choice is deliberate and defended.

Scholar Byline: Muhammad Asad | Arabic Linguistics Consultant

Scholar Region: Lviv, Austria-Hungary → Arabia → Pakistan → Spain

Total Tag Instances: 63

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Scholar Bio: Author of the most comprehensive tafsir and history ever written. His 40-volume History of Prophets and Kings remains unmatched.

Scholar Name: Imam al-Tabari

Scholar Dates: 839–923 CE

Scholar Style: Encyclopedic, exhaustive documentation, chains of narration preserved. Presents all available reports before offering his own analysis. The consummate historian — lets sources speak first.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian

Scholar Region: Amol, Iran → Baghdad, Iraq

Total Cross References: 16

Duas: [{'title': 'The Cosmic Chorus of Praise', 'content': 'O Allah, make me a servant who, like the heavens and the earth, continuously glorifies You in every breath, action, and thought. Grant me the humility to recognize Your sovereignty in all creation.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:1'}, {'title': 'From the Prophet’s Call: Embracing Allah’s Might and Wisdom', 'content': 'O Allah, grant me the sincerity to invite others with humility, that my words may reflect Your Exalted Might and Wisdom. Open their hearts to Your guidance and let my efforts be a means of drawing them closer to You.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:3'}, {'title': 'Friday’s Call: A Moment of Divine Detachment', 'content': 'O Allah, you have given me the Friday call as a mercy; make me one who, upon hearing it, leaves worldly distractions and turns wholly to You. Grant me the humility to surrender my business to Your remembrance, and the strength to act upon it.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:9'}]

Scholar Bio: A leading European Muslim intellectual. Grandson of Hassan al-Banna. His Radical Reform proposed a fresh reading of Islamic sources.

Scholar Name: Tariq Ramadan

Daily Actions: [{'title': 'The Cosmic Chorus of Praise', 'content': 'Before each meal, pause to acknowledge that the heavens and earth are singing praises of Allah, and let that awareness shape your gratitude.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:1'}, {'title': 'From the Prophet’s Call: Embracing Allah’s Might and Wisdom', 'content': 'Invite one person—family, friend, or colleague—to a brief conversation about Islam, sharing the Prophet’s invitation and reflecting on Allah’s Exalted Might and Wisdom.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:3'}, {'title': 'Friday’s Call: A Moment of Divine Detachment', 'content': 'When the Friday call rings, consciously pause all worldly business, set aside your trade tools, and devote the next 10 minutes solely to Allah’s remembrance.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:9'}]

Scholar Dates: b. 1962 CE

Scholar Style: Accessible, community-oriented, bridges Islamic principles with modern life. Writes for the active Muslim who wants to make faith practical. Emphasizes daily application over theoretical discussion.

Scholar Byline: Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor

Scholar Region: Geneva, Switzerland

Weekly Challenge: [{'title': 'The Cosmic Chorus of Praise', 'content': 'Cosmic Gratitude Journal: For seven days, each morning write down one element of nature that reminds you of Allah’s sovereignty (e.g., a sunrise, a raindrop, a bird’s song) and one small action you will take to honor that reminder (e.g., offer a silent dua, conserve water, share a kind word). At the end of the week, review your entries, noting any shift in how you perceive gratitude and humility. Aim to integrate this practice into daily life beyond the challenge.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:1'}]

Immediate Responses: [{'title': 'The Cosmic Chorus of Praise', 'content': 'Sit comfortably, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and silently recite: "Allahu Akbar, all praise is due to You, Sovereign of the heavens and earth." Feel the vibration of gratitude.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:1'}, {'title': 'From the Prophet’s Call: Embracing Allah’s Might and Wisdom', 'content': 'In the next 5 minutes, write a short note (max 50 words) about how Allah’s might and wisdom inspire you to share knowledge. Then send a quick message or arrange a coffee meeting with someone you know.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:3'}]

Reflection Questions: [{'title': 'The Cosmic Chorus of Praise', 'content': 'When did I forget that even the stars and the soil are glorifying Allah, and how did that affect my sense of humility and gratitude?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:1'}, {'title': 'From the Prophet’s Call: Embracing Allah’s Might and Wisdom', 'content': 'When I invite others to learn about Islam, do I rely on my own understanding, or do I acknowledge that the guidance comes from Allah’s Exalted Might and Wisdom? How does that awareness change my humility and approach?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:3'}, {'title': 'Friday’s Call: A Moment of Divine Detachment', 'content': 'What trade or worldly pursuit has most often hijacked my Friday, and how would my life change if I made that moment a pure act of remembrance?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '62:9'}]

Transcript: [{'text': 'Everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies God the Sovereign, the Holy, the Almighty, the Wise.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '62:1', 'aya_number': 1}, {'text': 'It is He who sent among the unlettered a messenger from themselves; reciting His revelations to them, and purifying them, and teaching them the Scripture and wisdom; although they were in obvious error before that.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '62:2', 'aya_number': 2}, {'text': 'And others from them, who have not yet joined them. He is the Glorious, the Wise.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '62:3', 'aya_number': 3}, {'text': 'That is God’s grace, which He grants to whomever He wills. God is Possessor of limitless grace.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '62:4', 'aya_number': 4}, {'text': 'The example of those who were entrusted with the Torah, but then failed to uphold it, is like the donkey carrying works of literature. Miserable is the example of the people who denounce God’s revelations. God does not guide the wrongdoing people.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '62:5', 'aya_number': 5}, {'text': 'Say, “O you who follow Judaism; if you claim to be the chosen of God, to the exclusion of the rest of mankind, then wish for death if you are sincere.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '62:6', 'aya_number': 6}, {'text': 'But they will not wish for it, ever, due to what their hands have advanced. God knows well the wrongdoers.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '62:7', 'aya_number': 7}, {'text': 'Say, “The death from which you flee will catch up with you; then you will be returned to the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will inform you of what you used to do.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '62:8', 'aya_number': 8}, {'text': 'O you who believe! When the call is made for prayer on Congregation Day, hasten to the remembrance of God, and drop all business. That is better for you, if you only knew.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '62:9', 'aya_number': 9}, {'text': 'Then, when the prayer is concluded, disperse through the land, and seek God’s bounty, and remember God much, so that you may prosper.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '62:10', 'aya_number': 10}, {'text': 'Yet whenever they come across some business, or some entertainment, they scramble towards it, and leave you standing. Say, “What is with God is better than entertainment and business; and God is the Best of providers.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '62:11', 'aya_number': 11}]

Scholar Bio: The Scholar of Medina. His Muwatta is the earliest surviving compilation of Islamic law and hadith.

Verse Count: 11

Scholar Name: Imam Malik

Scholar Dates: 711–795 CE

Scholar Style: Conservative, tradition-anchored, deeply connected to Medinan practice. Writes with the authority of the Prophet's city.

Scholar Byline: Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief

Scholar Region: Medina, Arabia