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180 the sense of signs as well in the Quranic terminology. Likewise, the word Til a wat has been used for the recitation of the Book, acting upon whatever has been commanded therein, and for setting personal examples for others. As Allah the Almighty says in the Holy Quran: 92 that is, recite that from the Book of your Lord which is being revealed to thee (The process of revelation was continued at that point in time. ), that is to say, act upon it and read it. (Whatever a man reads he reads for others and for himself as well. The first recipient of this command was the Holy Prophet sa himself, therefore, it would mean that you become an example for others to emulate by yourself acting upon it. ) The Holy Quran invariably says about the Prophets that each one of them declares that he is that is, I am the first to follow the orders and prohibitions. I lay my neck under the command of God and thus being a leader I set an example for you. I do not say to you to tread this path because it leads to God. What I say is that this path leads to God and I am treading it; follow in my footsteps so that you, too, reach God. Thus, according to Mufrid a t-e-R a ghib , Til a wat literally means to act upon something with knowledge and example. Following it with knowledge is done by wise talk, whereas following it with example is done by shaping your life accordingly. In short, Allah the Almighty had the Holy Prophet sa pronounce that is, I have been commanded by God to recite this Quran to you.