Intellect ('Aql)

Intellect is a term used in studies of the human mind, and refers to the ability of the mind to come to correct conclusions about what is true or false, and about how to solve problems.

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Intellect ('Aql) . Qur'anic Verse

Does the Quran have any verses that say human beings must use their intelligence and intellect that Allah has given them in making decisions?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Yes. Many verses in Quran encourage human beings to use their intellectual abilities properly and blame those who do not think properly e.g. Sura 2, Verse 164, Sura 13, Verse 4, Sura 25, Verse 44, Sura 47, Verse 24 and many other verse.

Wassalam.

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Heart . Intellect ('Aql)

If you have a dead heart does it also affect your intellect?

Dead heart does affect your intellect because it affects your soul and brain and way of thinking and your lifestyle. Dead heart disturbs the whole life in every dimension, that is why it is crucial to do everything possible to clarify the heart and remove the blots of sinful acts from it by repeating Estighfaar and performing the obligatory duties and avoiding the sins.

Wassalam.