Relationship with the Qur’an

“(This is) a Book (the Qur’an) which We have sent down to you, full of blessings, that they may ponder over its Verses, and that men of understanding may remember.” [Surah Saad, 38:29]

The Qur’an is the word of Allah that was revealed to His Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihe wassallam. Its recitation is an act of worship and it brings light and gives certainty, it is the strong rope, it is the path of the righteous.

It tells us of those who came before us, Prophets and righteous people, and how those who disobeyed them tasted the punishment of Allah and were humiliated. It contains verses which speak of the miracles of Allah and His power in this great universe. In it there is healing for men’s hearts, light and illumination for the blind.

In it is guidance for mankind, away from misguidance and to the truth.

It contains innumerable benefits, so everyone who seeks happiness in this world and in the Hereafter must refer to it for judgement and follow its commands.

Imam Ibn Hazm said:

Because the proof and the miracles indicate that the Qur’an is the covenant of Allah with us, we must believe in it and act in accordance with it. It has come down to us through generations of Muslims narrating it to those who came after them, which leaves no room for doubt that the Qur’an is the one which is written in the Mus-hafs which we find everywhere. We have to follow its teachings, for it is our reference-point, because we read in it the words (interpretation of the meaning):

“There is not a moving (living) creature on earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but are communities like you. We have neglected nothing in the Book, then unto their Lord they (all) shall be gathered.” [Surah al-An’aam, 6:38]

Here are some tips if we follow them than we will be able to build a strong relationship with the Qur’an and adhere to its commands.

Learn to read Qur’an with Tajweed

“Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an in order that you may understand.” [Surah Yusuf, 12:2]

It is not permissible for anyone to deliberately change any letter of it when he is able to pronounce it correctly. This is a kind of mistake, which is a sin.

Allah states in the Qur’an: “And recite the Qur’an with measure.” [Surah Muzzammil, 73:4]

In the commentary of the above ayat, Ali radiallahu anhu explains that tarteel means to recite the letters with tajweed.

It has been narrated in a hadith: “Allah desires that the Qur’an be recited in the manner it was revealed i.e. with tajweed.”

Ayesha radiallahu anha has said that the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu alaihe wasallam said:

“One who is skilled in the Qur’an is associated with the noble, upright recording angels, and he who falters when reciting (because he is not fluent with it and does not remember it well) and it is difficult for him will have a double reward (one for the recital and other for enduring difficulty).”  [Reported by Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]

Recite the Qur’an every day

Abu Umamah Radiallahu ‘anhu narrated that he heard the Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihe wasallam saying: “Read the Qur’an (regularly) for it will act as an intercessor for its readers on the Day of Resurrection.” [Reported by Sahih Muslim]

Abidah al Mulayhi radiallahu anhu reported the Messenger of Allah as saying: “O People of the Qur’an do not make the Qur’an your pillow. But, recite it during the night and the day, as it deserves to be recited. Diffuse it and read it with interest and cheer. Think over it that you may prosper. Do not seek to get reward for it in this world. You will get great reward for it from Allah.”  [Reported by Baihaqi 1081/3830]

 “Recite the Qur’an, for verily on the Day of Resurrection it will act as an intercessor for its companions (those who read it often).”  [Reported by Sahih Muslim]

Read the Qur’an’s translation and explanations and ponder upon it

 “(This is a) Book that We have sent down to you, full of blessings, so that they may ponder over its verses, and that men of understanding may remember”. [Surah Saad, 38:29]

“Do they not then think deeply in the Qur’an, or are their hearts locked up (from understanding it)?” [Surah Muhammad, 47:24]

Act upon the Qur’an’s teachings

It is reported by Mu’aaz al Juhanni radiallahu anhu that the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu alaihe wasallam said, “If anyone recites the Qur’an and acts according to its contents, on the Day of Resurrection his parents will be given to wear a crown whose light is better than the light of the sun in the dwellings of this world if it were among you”. He then added, “So what do you think of him who acts according to this?” [Reported by Ahmad, Abu Dawood]

“O mankind! There has come to you a good advice from your Lord (i.e. the Qur’an, enjoining all that is good and forbidding all that is evil), and a healing for that which is in your breasts, — a guidance and a mercy (explaining lawful and unlawful things) for the believers.” [Surah Yunus, 10:57]

Teach Others

Uthman Radiallahu ‘anhu narrated that the Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihe wasallam said: “The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it (to others).” [Reported by Sahih Bukhari]

In a hadith qudisi Messenger of Allah Sallallahu alaihe wasallam has reported the saying of Allah: