Angelical Visitation

A group of teachers from Al-Qura University in Mecca honored us with their instruction in Quranic memorization and recitation. I had personally chosen to attend the lectures by the visiting scholars instead of these classes. However, while sitting and reviewing my notes in their proximity, I was drawn by the angelic presence of sisters from all over the world empowered by the recitation of the Holy Qur’an. The sisters, put aside their shyness, and raised their voices as wings, liberated of any self-consciousness and focused on every letter, pause, and elongation. I joined in, hesitantly, and began my own journey, delving into the chapter of Qur’an entitled “Mankind” and remembering the few verses where Allah says: "Verily, We showed him the way, whether he be grateful or ungrateful”.