Absaar (أبصار) – The Gift of Sight in Islam
📜 Meaning & Quranic References
🔹 Absaar (أبصار) means “sight” or “vision” in Arabic.
🔹 It is frequently mentioned in the Holy Quran as a blessing from Allah and a tool for reflection, understanding, and guidance.
🕌 Quranic Verses on Absaar:
1️⃣ “It is not the eyes that are blind, but it is the hearts in the chests that grow blind.”
📖 (Surah Al-Hajj 22:46)
2️⃣ “And We have certainly created for Hell many of the jinn and mankind. They have hearts with which they do not understand, eyes with which they do not see, and ears with which they do not hear. They are like cattle; rather, they are even more astray. It is they who are the heedless.”
📖 (Surah Al-A’raf 7:179)
🌟 Importance of Absaar (Vision) in Islam
👀 Physical Sight – A great blessing to perceive the world.
🕋 Spiritual Insight – True vision is recognizing truth & guidance.
📖 Reflection & Wisdom – Encourages seeking knowledge and pondering Allah’s signs.
⚖️ Accountability – Our eyes will testify about how we used them.
🕶️ Table: Absaar (Sight) in Islamic Perspective
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Blessing of Allah | Vision is a divine gift to appreciate His creation. |
| Test & Responsibility | Our eyes should be used for good and avoid sin. |
| Spiritual Sight | Real vision is seeing truth, not just physical sight. |
| Used on Judgment Day | Our eyes will bear witness to our deeds. |
| Dua for Sight | Asking Allah for clear sight and protection from evil. |
💡 How to Use Absaar (Vision) Correctly?
✅ Look at signs of Allah in nature & the Quran 📖
✅ Seek knowledge & wisdom through sight 🏫
✅ Lower the gaze from haram & sinful views 🚫
✅ Use eyes for beneficial acts (reading, helping others, etc.) 🤲
✅ Make dua for healthy vision & spiritual insight 🌟
🤲 Dua for Protecting Vision (Absaar)
📿 اللَّهُمَّ مُتِّعْنَا بِأَبْصَارِنَا وَاجْعَلْهَا فِي طَاعَتِكَ
“O Allah, bless us with our sight and make it in Your obedience.”
🌍 Translation of “Absaar” in 25 Languages
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English | Vision / Sight |
| Urdu | ابصار (Nigah) |
| Hindi | दृष्टि (Drishti) |
| Bengali | দৃষ্টি (Drishti) |
| Spanish | Visión |
| French | Vision |
| Turkish | Görüş |
| German | Sicht |
| Russian | Зрение (Zreniye) |
| Chinese | 视力 (Shìlì) |
| Malay/Indonesian | Penglihatan |
| Tamil | பார்வை (Paarvai) |
| Persian (Farsi) | بینایی (Binayi) |
| Pashto | ليدنه |
| Swahili | Maono |
| Italian | Visione |
| Portuguese | Visão |
| Japanese | 視力 (Shiryoku) |
| Korean | 시력 (Siryŏk) |
| Greek | Όραση (Órasi) |
| Hebrew | ראיה (Re’iyah) |
| Thai | การมองเห็น (Kan Mong Hen) |
| Polish | Widzenie |
| Dutch | Zicht |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Paningin |
📌 Conclusion
Absaar (vision) is not just about seeing the world but also about understanding truth, seeking knowledge, and staying guided. Let us protect our sight, use it wisely, and always seek Allah’s guidance.