On it is nineteen. We have made the guardians of the fire to be angels; and We did not make their number except as a test for those who have rejected, to convince those who were given the book, to strengthen the acknowledgment of those who have acknowledged, so that those who have been given the book and those who acknowledge do not have doubt, and so that those who have a sickness in their hearts and the ingrates would say, "What did God mean by this example?" Thus God misguides whoever He wishes, and He guides whoever He wishes. None knows your Lord's soldiers except Him. It is but a reminder for people. (74:30-31)

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Because of all of these verses and alleged mathematical miracles I can't help but have a sensation that I am being reminded of something every time I see the number 19.

If We will, We could send down to them from the heaven a sign, to which they would bend their necks in humility. (26:4)

Some say, there is no relief from neck pain, but to give up on the ego. It seems like it literally hurts the neck by its presence.

Indeed, arrogance hurts and makes one bitter. On other hand, intelligent people remember: we are nothing. God alone is giving. We may only humbly accept and praise for the gifts we are given.

No need to overburden ourselves with the importance of anything, but God's will.

We hear and obey

Humans are like angels, but in a body. Once, the soul is pure, a body gives up the control and surrenders to God. Then we can notice things happening on their own. Prayer happens, but we don't control, just simply witness it. Walking, eating, dancing – things happen without a doer.

Ego-mind can't make it happen, it is a pure gift.

So, we are the servants that are given a choice to serve or not. That is the greatest honour Creator can give to a creature. Such Grace is beyond me.

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