Jadz
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A Reminder For Muslims
Revelation of the Qur'an began during Ramadhan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calender, it was not revealed all at once but over a period of twenty three years.
Allah SwT taught the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and he, in turn, taught it to Muslims. It was a gradual process, without haste and hurry.
Allah SwT has designated the Qur'an specifically 'for people who think.' Thus, in order to think, reflect and ponder upon the words, passages, verses and chapters of the Qur'an it has, of necessity, to be read slowly, with a view to understanding its innermost meaning, ultimate purpose.
It must not be recited impatiently or quickly, because to do so renders the Qur'an incomprehensible - it is not about speed or proof-reading, it is about doing justice to the Book of Allah SwT by reading it the way He instructed the Faithful to.
In recent times it has become the practice of millions of Muslims to 'finish' the entire Qur'an during the month of Ramadhan - as if it is a competition to see who 'completes' it first or as if there is reward in simply reciting it at top speed without paying attention to its narrative.
To place fast recitation above comprehension renders the Qur'an a closed Book - its Laws cannot be properly understood or implemented, its imagery cannot be adequately visualised and its allegories cannot be correctly interpreted. There is a distinct difference between unthinking recitation and reading with attention.
I invite my Muslim brethren to read the Qur'an, slowly, methodically, with utmost humility and with the intention of fully understanding it the way Allah SwT intends. There is no benefit to be gained from reciting and finishing the entire Qur'an in the month of Ramadhan - those who claim there is reward in doing so are misguided and not following the guidance that flows from the Book of Allah SwT.
I read the Qur'an every single morning without fail - a few passages, so that I may consider their real meaning, true purpose and receive guidance, help in understanding Al-Kitaab from Allah SwT - I do not confine its reading to the month of Ramadhan but read it every day throughout the year.
'..recite the Qur'an calmly and distinctly, with your mind attuned to its meaning.'
Q74:4
'Move not your tongue in haste,
for, behold, it is for Us to gather it to be read
Thus, when WE recite it, follow you its wording
and then, behold, it will be for Us to make its meaning clear.'
Q75:16-19
Revelation of the Qur'an began during Ramadhan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calender, it was not revealed all at once but over a period of twenty three years.
Allah SwT taught the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and he, in turn, taught it to Muslims. It was a gradual process, without haste and hurry.
Allah SwT has designated the Qur'an specifically 'for people who think.' Thus, in order to think, reflect and ponder upon the words, passages, verses and chapters of the Qur'an it has, of necessity, to be read slowly, with a view to understanding its innermost meaning, ultimate purpose.
It must not be recited impatiently or quickly, because to do so renders the Qur'an incomprehensible - it is not about speed or proof-reading, it is about doing justice to the Book of Allah SwT by reading it the way He instructed the Faithful to.
In recent times it has become the practice of millions of Muslims to 'finish' the entire Qur'an during the month of Ramadhan - as if it is a competition to see who 'completes' it first or as if there is reward in simply reciting it at top speed without paying attention to its narrative.
To place fast recitation above comprehension renders the Qur'an a closed Book - its Laws cannot be properly understood or implemented, its imagery cannot be adequately visualised and its allegories cannot be correctly interpreted. There is a distinct difference between unthinking recitation and reading with attention.
I invite my Muslim brethren to read the Qur'an, slowly, methodically, with utmost humility and with the intention of fully understanding it the way Allah SwT intends. There is no benefit to be gained from reciting and finishing the entire Qur'an in the month of Ramadhan - those who claim there is reward in doing so are misguided and not following the guidance that flows from the Book of Allah SwT.
I read the Qur'an every single morning without fail - a few passages, so that I may consider their real meaning, true purpose and receive guidance, help in understanding Al-Kitaab from Allah SwT - I do not confine its reading to the month of Ramadhan but read it every day throughout the year.
'..recite the Qur'an calmly and distinctly, with your mind attuned to its meaning.'
Q74:4
'Move not your tongue in haste,
for, behold, it is for Us to gather it to be read
Thus, when WE recite it, follow you its wording
and then, behold, it will be for Us to make its meaning clear.'
Q75:16-19
