What is the expression Galu bela in the Quran ❓️🔎
Just like the concept of ṣirāṭ al-mustaqīm in the Qur’an has been reimagined in traditional thought as a razor-thin bridge over Hell, the phrase “galū balā” has also been detached from its Qur’anic context and turned into the foundation of an absurd metaphysical narrative. In reality, “galū balā” in the Qur’an clearly refers to an act of witnessing, a moment of conscious testimony and responsibility. Let’s break it down: 🔍 What is “Galū Balā”? This phrase refers to a scene mentioned in Surah al-A‘rāf, verse 172 : “When your Lord took from the children of Adam—from their loins—their descendants, and made them bear witness over themselves, [He said], ‘Am I not your Lord?’ They said, ‘Yes, we bear witness’ (galū balā)...” (A‘rāf 7:172) ❗ Key Phrase in the Verse: قَالُوا بَلَىٰ (qālū balā) “Yes, we bear witness.” (Here, “balā” in Arabic is an affirmation meaning “yes, of course” .) 🧠 1. What “Galū Balā” is Not ⛔ According to the traditional narrative: Before the cr...