Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

humble recognition of revelation

humble_recognition_of_revelation

A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family, within the sub-family Revelation and Scripture. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


islamic

  • The Koran (Al-Qur'an) PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 10221-10351 confidence: high

    The Koran is sent down in truth and in sections for slow recitation; those previously given knowledge fall on their faces worshipping and weeping when it is recited, and their humility increases.

    Those previously given knowledge fall on their faces worshipping and weeping when the Koran is recited.

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