A019
Surah: 069 - Ayah: 019
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69:19
Wisdom of the Record of Deeds: It is said in verse (69:19): "Then as for him who is given his book in his right hand, he will say: Lo! read my book." It is certain from this Divine teaching that the records of deeds of the muqarrabin and the people of the right hand side (ashabul- yamin) will be shown to the people of Paradise, due to which they will be very happy.
Q47 What is the meaning of verse (69:19): “Then as for him who is given his book (record of deeds) in his right hand, he will say: Here take and read my book”?
A47 This means to discuss the miracles and secrets of spirituality and resurrection, to explain knowledge and wisdom and to make his friends and people aware of the recognition of the exalted Imam.
There is every desired bounty in Paradise:
It is impossible for a bounty which the hearts desire not to be in Paradise. The Qur'an makes prominent mention of those bounties which give pleasure to the eyes. The supreme bounties amongst them are the manifestations of God which are called vision (didar, ru'yat), which can have mazahir (loci of manifestation). The people of recognition say that there are also miraculous books in Paradise, which can be heavenly books as well as good records of deeds, as mentioned in verse (69:19): "He will say (to people happily): Here, read my record."
Q. Every book in this world has copies, and the Wise Qur'an has countless copies. Is it possible that the record of deeds of every Prophet and every wali has countless copies, so that by reading them the mu'mins may be happy?
A. Yes, according to the law of Paradise, every bounty is possible. Since this is a supreme bounty, therefore, it has to be in Paradise. In this verse, there is a wisdom-filled word which is "Ha'um (Ah, here! take it! hold it!)". This means: "Take this copy of my record of deeds."
This verse has been referred 3 times.