Alif-Laam-Meem. The first Surah after the Fatihah begins with these mysterious letters. What do they mean? What wisdom lies behind them? While some conjectures exist about their implications, it is well established with near consensus that the true intent of these words are only known to Allah. I think, and Allah knows best, that not knowing is itself a profound guiding lesson, even an orientation for the student of the Quran. He or she must deeply internalize that Allah knows and they don't. This attitude will pave the road for guidance. You and I will only understand when Allah allows it. We are not entitled to know; we are privileged. All of what we read boils down to words and words boil down to letters. The teacher of all language, Allah, has eternally reminded us that the building blocks of all learning, letters themselves, are something we don't even fully grasp. How profoundly humbling!

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