Quran

Alhasan and Qatada said: "This is about everyone who is given knowledge of any part of the Book. Whoever knows something should teach it, and beware of concealing knowledge, for it is an absolute loss." Muhammad ibn Ka'b said: "It is unlawful for a scholar to remain silent about his knowledge or for an ignorant person to remain silent about his ignorance. Allah says, (Allah took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture), and (Ask the people of knowledge, if you do not know)" [16:43]. Abu Hurairah said: "If Allah had not taken a covenant from the People of the Scripture, I would not have narrated anything to you." Then, he recited this verse: (And when Allah took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture). Al-Qurtubi: 5/458.
Question: Allah says: (those who were given the Scripture), and does not say, "taken the Scripture." What is the significance and implications of this word?

Remembrance of Allah comes before reflection to indicate that the mind alone cannot reach true guidance unless it is enlightened by the remembrance of Allah and His guidance. Therefore, whoever reflects, must return to Allah. Al-Alusi: 4/159.
Question: The remembrance of Allah comes before reflection. Why?

This verse indicates that remembrance of Allah should be continuous at all times and in all situations. Al-Baghawi: 1/465.
Question: What is the aim for describing those who remember Allah in these three situations?

Umm Ad-Darda' (i) was asked: "What was Abu Ad-Darda' (t) occupied with?” She replied: "He was mostly engaged in reflection." Someone said to him: "Do you consider reflection as a good deed?" He replied, "Yes, it is certain faith." Ibn Ashur: 4/196.
Question: The verse explains a means of reaching certainty. What is it?

Ibn Awn (a prominent scholar) said: Reflection expels heedlessness and causes the heart to fear Allah, just as water causes a plant to grow. Hearts are cleansed by sorrows and enlightened by reflection. Al-Baghawi: 1/465.
Question: What is the importance and benefit of reflection?

Abu Ad-Darda' (t) said: "May Allah have mercy upon the believers who keep saying: Our Lord, Our Lord, until their prayers are answered." Ibn Atiyah: 1/556.
Question: According to Abu Ad-Darda' (t), what is reason for responding to the supplications of the believers?

They said, (among the righteous) and not "as righteous", which means that we are not righteous but gather us with them, and make us their followers. This is an example of humbleness and good manners. Al-Alusi: 4/165.
Question: They said: (among the righteous) and not "as righteous", Why?