Why Mention the Pious Predecessors?

The Forgotten Key to Unlocking Divine Mercy

The Forgotten Key to Unlocking Divine Mercy**

Many sincere Muslims—especially students of sacred knowledge—wonder:

“If the Qur’an is complete and perfect, why should we talk about the pious predecessors? Why mention their stories when guidance is already in the Qur’an?”

This question comes from reverence for the Qur’an, yet the Qur’an itself reveals the answer:
Stories of the righteous are essential for strengthening faith.

The aim of this article is to show, through Qur’anic principle, prophetic methodology, and the testimony of our scholars, why mentioning the pious is a spiritual necessity—not an optional embellishment.