“Forgetfulness” in the Qur’an and God’s Unforgetfulness
🧩 “Forgetfulness” in the Qur’an and God’s Unforgetfulness: The Secret of Divine Memory 🔍 Introduction: In the Qur’an, it is striking that God is described as “never forgetful” (Maryam 64), while humans are called “forgetful” (Taha 115). What does this contrast mean? If God does not forget, what does this reveal? Why do humans forget? Is forgetfulness merely a cognitive weakness, or is it a deliberate detachment? 🧠 1. Forgetfulness in the Qur’an: More Than a Memory Issue Taha 115: “We had already taken a covenant from Adam before, but he forgot; and We found no determination in him.” Kahf 63: “I forgot [about] the fish—and none made me forget to remember it except Satan.” Insan 29: “We guide whomever We will to the straight path. Whoever forgets and turns away—we will [in turn] forget them.” In the Qur’an, “forgetting” often means willful neglect, disregard, or devaluation—not simply a failure of memory. Thus, it is not so much a cognitive flaw as it is a moral attitude. ...