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Reasons Why We Should Read the Holy Quran

Reasons Why We Should Read the Holy Quran The Holy Quran is the 4th and last sacred book of Almighty Allah revealed on our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Holy Quran is the book of guidance for all mankind till the Day of Judgment. Muslims needs to practice the teachings of the Holy Quran in their lives. Muslims need to understand the Holy Quran, in order to internalize it and put it into practice. Allah Almighty says about the Quran: “This is the Book (the Quran), whereof there is no doubt, guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqoon [the pious].” (Quran, 2:2) We should read the Holy Quran due to many reasons some of them are given below: It is a source of Guidance Quran reading will help you to find direction or guidance in life. Allah Almighty has promised mankind that the effect of reading and understanding the Quran is to: “take mankind from the depths of darkness to light” (Quran, 14:1) and “guides them to the ways of peace” (Quran, 5:16) It is an Intercessor for the Day of Judgm...

Impact of Holy Quran in Muslims Lives

Impact of Holy Quran in Muslims Lives Islam is a perfect religion but all Muslims are not perfect. Allah Almighty revealed the Holy Quran for the guidance of all mankind not just for Muslims. Quran is the book that has a solution to all problems that a man could face in his life. The Glorious Quran is a spiritual guide for all people of the world living in any place or time and for the whole life of man. We can learn the lessons from the Quran which is necessary for peace and tranquility both in this world and the hereafter. Quran teaches us about every situation that we can face in this life and also for the preparation of the next life that will remain forever. The virtues of the Quran stated in the verses of the Holy Quran itself in these words:  “And this is a Book which We have revealed as a blessing: so follow it and be righteous, that ye may receive mercy.”(Quran, 6:155) From the above-stated verse of the Holy Quran, it is concluded that the Quran is the book of righteousnes...

Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Asr

Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Asr Surah Al-Asr is one of the earliest Chapters of Quran Majeed, which was revealed in Makkah, and is also the second shortest Section of Furqan e Hameed after Surah Al-Kawthar. Despite having just three verses, it is considered to be the essence of the entire Holy Quran, as it is a tremendous means of salvation. This Surah brings one`s focus towards four basic Islamic ideologies and beliefs, which result in attaining a state of rectitude and decency in all issues of life. The Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran in Surah Al-Asr: “By the time, indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.” (Quran, 103: 1-3) In this Surah three important things mentioned: The time form the creation of this universe to the day of judgmentThe Duration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)Salat-ul-Asr (Prayer of Asr) This surah advises those who believe to act cooperatively to s...

Reasons Why We Should Read the Holy Quran

Reasons Why We Should Read the Holy Quran The Holy Quran is the 4th and last sacred book of Almighty Allah revealed on our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Holy Quran is the book of guidance for all mankind till the Day of Judgment. Muslims needs to practice the teachings of the Holy Quran in their lives. Muslims need to understand the Holy Quran, in order to internalize it and put it into practice. Allah Almighty says about the Quran: “This is the Book (the Quran), whereof there is no doubt, guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqoon [the pious].” (Quran, 2:2) We should read the Holy Quran due to many reasons some of them are given below: It is a source of Guidance Quran reading will help you to find direction or guidance in life. Allah Almighty has promised mankind that the effect of reading and understanding the Quran is to: “take mankind from the depths of darkness to light” (Quran, 14:1) and “guides them to the ways of peace” (Quran, 5:16) It is an Intercessor for the Day of Judgm...

Some Ways to Implement the Quran in Daily Life Routine

Some Ways to Implement the Quran in Daily Life Routine Reciting the Holy Quran is one thing and the implementation of its teachings in daily life routine is another thing which is also important. Implementation of the teachings of the Holy Quran in daily life requires its proper understanding. The Holy Quran is not merely a collection of rulings or facts but also focuses on building a firm foundation in one’s heart and strengthening and nourishing the faith and spirituality of the reader. Whatever challenge one is facing in life, there is the certainty that the Quran will provide great comfort and encouragement related to every matter of life. The one and only source of sound information about the essence, attributes, and deeds of Allah is the Holy Quran. Human mind and imagination cannot do anything about these unknown and eternal realities. Since Allah makes Himself known in the Quran, there is no need for man’s illusory guesses and invalid thoughts. The Holy Quran has the s...

Some Modern Ways of Learning the Holy Quran

Some Modern Ways of Learning the Holy Quran The basic purpose of our life is to worship Allah Almighty. The best way of worship is to offer Salah and recite Quran daily for the sake of Allah Almighty. For the guidance of mankind, Allah Almighty revealed the Holy Quran on our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW).  Holy Quran is the last divine book, the majesty of the verses of Glorious Quran is mentioned in Holy Quran itself in these words: Say: ‘If the mankind and the jinn were together to produce the like of this Quran, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they helped one another’” (Quran, 17:88) To reflect upon the verses of Allah is a form of worship. Quran is the source through which one can get close to Allah Almighty. In order to get benefits and blessings from its deep meaning and its fundamentals, it is the foremost duty of every Muslim, be it a child, a man or woman to learn it with proper understanding. Quran is in the Arabic language for its proper understanding a...

Importance of EDUCATION in Islam

Importance of EDUCATION in Islam Let me open my discussion with what happened in a famous war between Muslims and (kuffars) non-muslims. Muslims stood victorious with the grace of Allah, and almost 70 Kuffars were taken as prisoners of war, let me point your attention to the most influencing decision of Prophet SAW at that time about these POW, Muhammad Arbi said, there is only one condition the prisoners will be freed if they teach at least 10 Muslim children how to read and write. The importance of education can be assessed with the first Quranic ayah, the first revelation that was sent to Prophet SAW was about education and knowledge, in the first revelation Allah SWT says, “Read. Read in the name of thy Lord who created; [He] created the human being from a blood clot. Read in the name of thy Lord who taught by the pen: [He] taught the human being what he did not know” (Quran, 96: 1-5). This was the ayah that was sent to Muhammad SAW and brought by Jibrael. And in Surah Al Bakara Al...

The Quran-A Master Key

Impact of the Holy Quran in the life of human so far A total of 1.5 billion Muslims reside in the world in almost 56 countries. The Quran is recited and followed widely in the world. Being a common human being every one of us may be got the questions deep inside our brains and in our hearts that, Why were we created? What is the purpose of life? Why is there so much human suffering?” The Master key guides us in this regard, the Quran says, “And I (Allaah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)” (Al-Dhaariyaat 51:56) In another verse of the Holy Book, Almighty Allah says: “Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose) and that you would not be brought back to Us?”(Quran, 23-115) So Exalted be Allaah, the True King: (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Lord of the Supreme Throne!” (Al-Mu’minun 23:115, 116) “We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them for a (mere) play” (Quran, 21:16) Allah h...

Ayat al-Kursi (The Throne Verse)

Ayat al-Kursi (The Throne Verse) Surah 2:255 Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Allahu la illaha illa hu Wal Hayyul Qayyum La te huzuhu sinetun wala nawmun Lahu ma fissemawati wa ma fil’ardi Men thallathiy yeshfe’u indehu illa biznih Ya’lemu ma beyne eydiyhim wa ma halfehum wa la yuhiytune bishey’in min ilmihi illa bima sha-a wasia kursiyyuhu semavati wal’ard Wa la yeuduhu hifzuhuma wa hu wal aliy ul aziym Saddaqallah hul Azim In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Allah! There is no God but He, the Living, the Self-subsisting, the Eternal. No slumber can seize Him, nor sleep. All things in heaven and earth are His. Who could intercede in His presence without His permission? He knows what appears in front of and behind His creatures. Nor can they encompass any knowledge of Him except what he wills. His throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them, for He is the Highest and Most Exalted. Allah, the Most High, speaks the ...

Al-Falaq (The Dawn)

Al-Falaq (The Dawn) Surah 113 Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Qul a’uudhu birabbil falaq Min sharri ma khalaq Wa min sharri ghaasiqin idhaa waqab Wa min sharrin naffaathaati fil ‘uqad Wa min sharri haasidin idhaa hasad In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn, from anything harmful in Creation, from the evil of darkness as it spreads, from the evil of knotted spells, from the evil of the envier when he envies.

Al-Ikhlas (Purity)

Al-Ikhlas (Purity) Surah 112 Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Qul huwallaahu ahad Allahus samad Lam yalid wa lam yuulad Wa lamyakun lahuuu kufuwan ahad In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Say: He is Allah, the One. He is Allah, the Eternal, Who was never born, nor ever gave birth. The One beyond compare.

Baqarah

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ الٓمّٓۚ(۱)  ذٰلِكَ الْكِتٰبُ لَا رَیْبَ ﶈ فِیْهِ ۚۛ-هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِیْنَۙ(۲)  الَّذِیْنَ یُؤْمِنُوْنَ بِالْغَیْبِ وَ یُقِیْمُوْنَ الصَّلٰوةَ وَ مِمَّا رَزَقْنٰهُمْ یُنْفِقُوْنَۙ(۳)  وَ الَّذِیْنَ یُؤْمِنُوْنَ بِمَاۤ اُنْزِلَ اِلَیْكَ وَ مَاۤ اُنْزِلَ مِنْ قَبْلِكَۚ-وَ بِالْاٰخِرَةِ هُمْ یُوْقِنُوْنَؕ(۴)  اُولٰٓىٕكَ عَلٰى هُدًى مِّنْ رَّبِّهِمْۗ-وَ اُولٰٓىٕكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُوْنَ(۵)  اِنَّ الَّذِیْنَ كَفَرُوْا سَوَآءٌ عَلَیْهِمْ ءَاَنْذَرْتَهُمْ اَمْ لَمْ تُنْذِرْهُمْ لَا یُؤْمِنُوْنَ(۶)  خَتَمَ اللّٰهُ عَلٰى قُلُوْبِهِمْ وَ عَلٰى سَمْعِهِمْؕ-وَ عَلٰۤى اَبْصَارِهِمْ غِشَاوَةٌ٘-وَّ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِیْمٌ۠(۷)  وَ مِنَ النَّاسِ مَنْ یَّقُوْلُ اٰمَنَّا بِاللّٰهِ وَ بِالْیَوْمِ الْاٰخِرِ وَ مَا هُمْ بِمُؤْمِنِیْنَۘ(۸)  یُخٰدِعُوْنَ اللّٰهَ وَ الَّذِیْنَ اٰمَنُوْا ۚ-وَ مَا یَخْدَعُوْنَ اِلَّاۤ اَنْفُسَهُمْ وَ مَا یَشْعُرُوْنَؕ(۹)  فِیْ قُلُوْبِهِمْ مَّرَضٌۙ-فَزَادَهُمُ اللّٰهُ مَرَضًاۚ-وَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ اَلِ...