Discussing Quran 91:7-10 - The Innate Knowledge of Good and Evil

Introduction The Quran, as the holy scripture of Islam, contains profound wisdom and guidance for humanity. In this discussion, we explore verses from Surah Ash-Shams (Chapter 91), verses 7-10, which highlight the concept of the human soul's innate knowledge of good and evil. The verses emphasize the importance of purifying the soul to achieve success and warn against contamination that leads to failure. "And the soul bears witness and the perfection given to it, then [God] inspired it with its evil and its good that he succeeded who purified it and he failed who contaminated it." (Quran: 91:7-10) Explanation These verses in Surah Ash-Shams reflect on the inherent nature and potential of the human soul. The soul is depicted as bearing witness to its innate disposition and the qualities it possesses. It is created with the potential for both good and evil. God, in His wisdom, inspires the soul with the capacity to discern between right and wrong, good and evil. The sou…