Hasan al-Basri on reflecting on the Qur'an

As we approach the end of Ramadan with many of us having tried to complete a recital of the Qur'an, the following quote from Imam al-Hasan al-Basri (d. 110/728) is a powerful reminder on deepening our relationship with the Qur'an:

"By Allah, reflecting on the Qur'an is NOT by memorizing its letters and neglecting its demarcations. A person will say 'I've read the Qur'an in its entirety' but no trace of it can be seen in his character nor deeds."

Wahba al-Zuhaili, Tafsir al-Wasit (Damascus: Dar al-Fikr, 1422/2001) 3:2203.

May Allah bless us in the remaining portion of this great month, forgive us, aid us in internalizing the Qur'an, increase us in love and likeness to our beloved Prophet who's character was the Qur'an (kana khuluquhu al-qur'an) and grant us qabul (acceptance) for the little that we did! Ameen!

May you all have a blessed Eid!

-Ebad