A089
Surah: 056 - Ayah: 089
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56:89
Rawh and Ruh
Q. 43. You have mentioned earlier that the word rjijj (soul) is mentioned in the Qur'an 24 times. However, we see that in this number, the word rawh is also included three times. Does this mean that rawh also has the same literal meaning of ruh. or is it a ta'wil of it?
A. First of all, rawh and ruh are, in reality, one, namely, they are the same word. Secondly, even if we consider rawh a separate word from ruh and then look for its ta'wil. we come again to the same conclusion. In any case, the word rawh is used for the ruh. for their root and meaning are the same. For instance, reflect upon this blessed verse carefully (according to which) those who are nearest (to God) receive ruh (spirit) and ruhaniyyat (spirituality) from God in the very life of this world, in which there are all kinds of spiritual flowers and fruits: "fa-amma in kana mina'l muqarrabina fa-rawhun wa ravhanun wa jannatu na imin (Thus if he is of those nearest (to Allah) then there is (for him even in this life, the real) spirit (ruh) and the fragrant flowers and a garden of favours)" (56:88-89).
In another place, the word rawh is used in this way: wa la tav'asu min rawhi'llah ... (And despair not of the Spirit of Allah. Lo! None despairs of the Spirit of Allah save the disbelievers)" (12:87). In this verse, it is also possible to read ruh. (instead of rawh). for these Divine words: "Despair not of the ruh (Spirit i.e. mercy) of Allah" were uttered by the tongue of Hazrat Ya'qub, about Hazrat Yusuf, who was the Spirit of Allah, a Prophet and Imam.
What is Soul 26
Rayhan (Sweet basil, sustenance)
By the sweet basil which is an aromatic plant, is meant the spiritual aroma or fragrance which is the food of the people of paradise, as mentioned in verse (56:89): "There is (for him) rest, food of aroma and gardens of delight." (Wonders and Marvels of Spiritual Science, pp. 4-5 also "The olfactory sense will discover a new nourishment" in Balance of Realities, pp. 40-42)
This verse has been referred 1 times.