What is the meaning of the statement of Allah the Exalted: “And know that Allah intervenes between a person and his heart”?
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The questioner : What is the meaning of the statement of Allah the Exalted: [Al-Anfal 8:24]?
The Shaykh : The meaning of this verse is that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) intervenes between a person and his heart. A person may intend something and resolve to do it, but then his resolve is overturned and his direction changes. Thus, Allah the Exalted has intervened between the person and his heart. This serves as a warning to the servants that Allah the Exalted may intervene between a servant and his heart, causing him to stumble and perish. Therefore, a person should constantly monitor his heart and observe its state so that he does not deviate and perish.
And know that Allah intervenes between a man and his heart
واعلموا أن الله يحول بين المرء وقلبهThe Shaykh : The meaning of this verse is that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) intervenes between a person and his heart. A person may intend something and resolve to do it, but then his resolve is overturned and his direction changes. Thus, Allah the Exalted has intervened between the person and his heart. This serves as a warning to the servants that Allah the Exalted may intervene between a servant and his heart, causing him to stumble and perish. Therefore, a person should constantly monitor his heart and observe its state so that he does not deviate and perish.