Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The Greatness of Quran

                                               The Greatness of Quran

       Quran is a Divine Book of Inspiration revealed to our Prophet Mohammed . It was revealed from Allah Subhanahuthala through Jibreel (AS). It has been sent part by part to our Prophet  for a period of 13 years in Makka before Hijra and 10 years in Madina after Hijra.

        It is an intellectual treasure for those who search for knowledge. For those who were well educated it is a literary miracle. It contains verses that applies to all times.  Its literary style is incomparable and it will mesmerize those who are listening to it.  It is a cure for what is in the heart, a guide and a mercy for the believers. It boosts the spirit of the one who is reciting and tranquilizes his heart.  It shows the way of life, insists on the certainty of death, Resurrection and the Day of Judgement. It contains the verses showing the realities of His Creation, unknown historical stories, clear signs of existence of the Omnipotent, many scientific proofs and most eloquent advices. Unlike other religious books its content has been unchanged for so many centuries. It is preserved, protected and guarded in its original form in Al-Laugh Al-Mahfouz by purified angels.

      Allah Subhanahuthala Himself through His verses describe Quran in His Scripture: It is a book in which verses are made plain (41:3). It is a book no doubt a guide to those who guard against evil (2:2). It is a book with full of Wisdom (36:2). It is the truth from our Creator (32:3) and the Creator of heaven and earth. It contains best messages which causes the skin and hearts of those who fear their Lord to tremble (39:23). It is a book with clear explanations of past and an admonition for the pious (24:34). It is a book with similitudes of every sort (39:27). It is nothing but a wise reminder (3:58) from our Lord (7:63) to nations (6:90), for all mankind (12:104), to the believers (11:120) and to the mindful (11:114). 

      Quran, the verbal revelation given to the last Prophet Muhammad , insists on monotheism and associating others with Allah is a greatest sin. It gives good news to the believers, who do good that they will be rewarded. (17:9, 33:47 & 46:12) It warns to the disbelievers the eternal torment (36:70).  It also insists on that the life of this world is little, compared to Hereafter (9:38) and the death and resurrection is certain for every soul (3:185).

        It commands the believers to enjoin good and forbid the evil (3:104, 3:110; 9:71, 9:112, 31:17) and seek the help of Allah through patience and prayer ((2:45), perform prayer in time (4:103), pay the due to poor (22:78) secretly and openly, repel evil with good (13:22), be submissive and gentle to the parents (17:24). Allah has ordered not to break oath after confirmation, (16:92) not to eat orphan’s property (17:34) and not to go nearer to fornication (17:32). Allah has forbidden usury (2:275), backbiting (49:12), killing children for the fear of poverty (17:31), hunting while in ihram (5:1) and eating blood, pork, dead animal and animal slaughtered in any name other than Allah's (5:3).

       Wise and Praiseworthy Allah revealed Quran to Muhammad   who is unlettered. The style of Quran is unique, neither poetry nor prose but a mixture of both. It draws one closer to Allah when it is recited. Each letter when recited is rewarded ten times. "The one who recites the Quran skillfully will be in the company of the noble and righteous messenger-angels and the one who reads the Quran, but stutters and finds it difficult, receives a double reward." Daily recitation of Quran raises the status of man in both the worlds.  

         Quran will intercede for us on the Day of Judgement. Our Nabi  said: "The Quran is an intercessor something given permission to intercede and it is rightfully believed in. Whoever puts it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise. Whoever puts behind him it will steer him to the Hell Fire." The best of the people are the ones who learn the Quran and teach it to others.

       Allah is asking us, "And certainly We have made the Quran easy for remembrance, but is there anyone who will mind?" (54:32).

      Read Quran, fulfil the purpose of life, elevate your position in the Paradise. For verily your position in the Paradise will be decided by the last verse you recite in this world.


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