Alhamdulillah...
Ramadan is here again!!
“(It is) the month of Ramadan in which the Qur'an was revealed as a guidance for mankind, clear proofs giving guidance, and the Criterion (for distinguishing right and wrong). So whoever of you witnesses this month, let him fast it.” [2:185]
The month of Ramadan, the blessed month in which the Qur'an was revealed, is now upon us. To mark the significance of this momentous occasion – the revelation of the Qur'an – we fast during the day and pray at nights, particularly Laylat al-Qadr, the night the Qur'an was revealed, as Allah tells us:
“We sent it down on a Blessed Night: We have ever been sending warnings.” [44:3]
The reward for fasting and praying in this month is so great, that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم states, “Whoever fasted the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping for reward, then all his past sins will be forgiven, and whoever stood for the prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for reward, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Agreed Upon]
And he states, “Whoever prayed at night during it (Ramadan) out of sincere faith and hoping for reward, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Agreed Upon]
These are three opportunities that we have been given to attain forgiveness for all our sins. The spiritual doctors of the heart are in agreement that fasting softens the heart, making it more receptive and humble to the recitation of the Qur'an. Perhaps this is the wisdom that links together fasting and night prayer, the two most distinctive acts of worship in this month.
It is important to note that our relationship with the Qur'an in this month should not be limited to just the nightly Tarawih prayers, we must devote ourselves to studying the Qur'an outside of prayer as well.
Our Relationship with the Quran :
Unfortunately, the majority of us do not have any relationship with the Qur'an. Since we are in Ramadan, the blessed month of the Qur'an, and the devils have been chained up, now is the opportunity to change this sad state of affairs.
Given the state of most Muslims today, any discussion about the maximum recommended amount to read daily, in Ramadan or outside Ramadan, would be purely academic. I doubt any of us will attempt to read the Qur'an 60 times every Ramadan as imam al-Shafi'i used to do or to spend the night reciting the entire Qur'an in a single rak'ah as Uthman b. Affan did (yes, it's really authentic; in fact, SaEid b. Jubayr and imam Ahmad have done it as well). I won't regale you with all the narrations about how much the Salaf used to recite the Qur'an during Ramadan, both inside prayer and outside it (for those interested, you can probably find them all over the internet already anyways).
To do as they did is something far beyond any of us given that most of us hardly read the Qur'an at all. However, as a side note, I would like to share this one account for all of us to ponder:
The Khalifah, Walid b. Abd al-Malik, used to complete the Qur'an every three days and he used to read it a full seventeen times during Ramadan. [See his biography in Siyar A'lam al-Nubala']
Now, to the real issue, what should do to rectify our situation? For those who are already in the habit of reading the Qur'an every Ramadan, try and make sure to complete the entire Qur'an, if you have not been doing so in the past. Also, take this as an opportunity to get into the habit of reading the Qur'an daily even when Ramadan is over. If you have not been reading the Qur'an during Ramadan in the past, then decide how much time you can reasonably take out of your schedule to read Qur'an on a daily basis. Don't push yourself to do too much, otherwise you'll end up right back where you started: not reading the Qur'an at all.
Also remember,,
“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done regularly, even if they are small.”
Why don't we try to complete the Holy Quran in this blessed month
And let me show you the tips to complete the Quran :
*It is better for us if we read the translation:D
Nothing is impossible...In sha Allah:-)
Learn and Love the Holy Quran in this Ramadhan!!
May Allah bring to you life all that is beautiful and pure...wishing u a blessed ramadhan!!
And remember!!
~Don't change yourself only for Ramadan,but change yourself for your entire life :)=
May Allah bless and protect you.. and may this Ramadan be the best one yet!!
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