Episode 5 - Honor of Holding onto the Quran

My brothers and sisters, we mentioned yesterday that the Quran is the rope of Allah. Allah commanded us to hold onto it to be saved, saying: ((So hold firmly to the rope which Allah has extended to you, and do not become divided)). Allah, the Almighty, also stated that the Quran contains honor and elevation for those who believe and act upon it...Where did Allah mention this? Right after this verse, He said: ((And indeed, it is a reminder for you and your people; and you will be questioned)) (Az-Zukhruf, verse 44)...((A reminder for you and your people)) meaning: honor, elevation, dignity, and respect...This is the reward for those who hold onto the rope that Allah holds from the other end. Is there another verse with the same meaning? That the Quran is elevation and honor for those who hold onto it? Yes. Where? In Surah Al-Anbya, verse 10: ((Indeed, We have sent down to you a Book in which there is a reminder for you. Will you not then understand (10))). Ibn Kathir said this verse is a reminder of the honor of the Quran and an encouragement to know its value. Ibn Abbas said: Your reminder means: your honor...meaning that those who hold onto the Quran will have honor, elevation, high status, and good mention in this world and the Hereafter. ((Indeed, We have sent down to you a Book in which there is a reminder for you. Will you not then understand (10))) Will you not understand this great honor and neglect reciting the Quran? Will you not understand and neglect contemplating the Quran? Will you not understand and turn away from the speech of the Lord of the worlds, and be preoccupied with listening to frivolous talk and songs that encourage disobedience to the Lord of the worlds ((Will you exchange that which is worse for that which is better))?...Will a rational person do that? And the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was truthful when he said, as in Sahih Muslim: ((Indeed, Allah raises some people with this Book and lowers others with it)). Therefore, holding onto the Quran is elevation in status and high value in this world and the Hereafter.