History of Al-Qur'an

History of Al-Qur'an

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful;

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, May Allah blessings and peace be upon His Messenger.

Al-Qur'an is the foundation of the religion of Islam. On this Sacred Book of Allah lie the Islamic call, state, society and the civilisation of the Muslim ummah. It is the last Divine revelation, which was sent down to Prophet Muhammad (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) , the last and final of all Prophets, Peace and bless upon him. His task was to convey the message of worshipping the One God, Allah, without ascribing any partners to Him. Al-Qur'an, which is the source of guidance and mercy to mankind, is divided into one hundred and fourteen Surahs or chapters of varying lengths. Ninety-three surah (chapters) were revealed in Makkah, while the remaining twenty-one were revealed in Madinah.

First Revelation

The first revelation that the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) received was Surah Al-'Alaq, which was in Makkah where Surat An-Najm was to later become the first to be recited openly to the people. In Madinah, Surat Al-Mutaffifin was the first one revealed after the Hijrah [migration]. The Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) had to migrate to Madinah to save his own life and the lives of his followers, upon the command of Allah.

The Last Verse

The last verse revealed to the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) was the saying of Allah which means:

“…This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed my favour upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion...”

[Surah Al-Maidah, 5:3]

Some chapters in the Qur'an focus on the call to Islam as guidance for humanity. They focus upon monotheism and the fight against polytheism and idolatry. Thus, stress is laid on all that is related to faith. In other chapters, attention is given to legislation, acts of worship, relationships among people and the laws that regulate matters within the Muslim community, government, and family.

A number of chapters inform about Resurrection, the Hereafter and the unseen; others relate the stories of various prophets and their calls to their people to return to Allah. We see how the previous nations were severely punished when they disobeyed Allah and denied the messages of previous prophets, may Allah exalt their mention.

In addition, several chapters focus on the story of creation and the development of human life. In fact, Makkan revelations made the Muslims' faith in Allah firmly established. On the other hand, Madinahan revelations were meant to translate the faith into action and give details of the Divine Law.

Allah will forever preserve the Qur'an against all attempts to destroy or corrupt it. Being guarded by Allah, it will always remain pure. There does not exist a single copy with any variation from the recognised text.

The compilation.

Upon the command of the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) his Companions would write down what was revealed of the Noble Qur'an. They used, for this purpose, palm branches stripped of leaves, parchments, shoulder bones, stone tablets, etc. About forty people were involved in this task. Among them was Zaid Ibn Thabit r.a who showed his work to the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) . Thus, the Qur'an was correctly arranged during the Prophet’s life, but it was not yet compiled into one book. In the meantime, most of the Prophet’s Companions memorised the Qur'an.

When Abu Bakar As-Siddiq r.a became Caliph after the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) died, a large number of the Companions were killed during the War of Apostasy. 'Umar Ibn Al-Khattab r.a went to the Caliph and discussed the idea of compiling the Qur'an into one volume. He was disturbed, as most of those who memorised it had died. Then, Abu Bakar As-Siddiq r.a called for Zaid bin Thabit r.a and commissioned him to collect the Qur'an into one book, which became known as the 'Mushaf.'

After Zaid Ibn Thabit accomplished this great task and organized the Qur'an into one book, he submitted the precious collection to Abu Bakar who kept it in his possession until the end of his life. During the caliphate of 'Umar r.a it was kept with his daughter Hafsah binti "Umar r.a who was also a wife of the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) .

Mushaf

During the period of the Caliphate of ‘Uthman ibn Affan r.a Islam had reached many new frontiers and countries, and readers began to recite the Qur'an in different ways of Arabic dialects. Saidina 'Uthman r.a then had various copies made and sent them out to the different Muslim lands, lest these dialects would cause alterations to the Qur'an, and kept the original copy with Hafsah. Thus, the Qur'an remained preserved and the Caliph was very much pleased with his achievement.

Today, every copy of the Qur'an conforms to the standard copy of 'Uthmaan r.a. In fact, Muslims over the ages excelled in producing the best manuscripts of the Noble Qur'an in the most wonderful handwriting. With the introduction of printing, more and more editions of the Noble Qur'an became available all over the world.

[Excerpted with modifications from Islam Web published on 18 May 2005]

The Importance of Tajweed

The Importance of Tajweed

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful;

All the Praise is to Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala, Peace and Blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad His Messenger.

The Noble Qur’an is the literal words of Allah that He revealed as an infallible source of legislation for mankind to live an organised life by. It contains regulations and recommendations about all aspects of life and references to the Hereafter.

Being so important, the Qur'an must be read, written, and recited correctly and clearly, so as not to create any sort of ambiguity or misunderstanding whatsoever. Allah Almighty addressed His Messenger Muhammad (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) in the Quran, Saying:

"…And recite the Quran with measured recitation." [Al-Muzzammil, 73:4]

Listening to the Qur’an being recited correctly is enough to soften even the hardest of hearts.

Muslims and non-Muslims alike find it a deeply moving experience, even if they do not understand what is being said. Every Muslim has to recite Qur’an in prayers, but many of us do not realize that reciting the Qur'an correctly while observing the rules of recitation is not an advanced science for expert reciters alone, rather it is an obligation upon each and every one of us whenever we recite the Qur’an.

What is Tajweed?

The Arabic word Tajweed linguistically means 'proficiency' or 'doing something well'. It comes from the same root letters as the word Jayyid, which means 'good'. When applied to the Qur'an, it means giving every letter of the Qur'an its rights and dues of characteristics when we recite the Qur'an, and observing the rules that apply to those letters in different situations. We give the letters their rights by observing the essential characteristics of each letter. We give them their dues by observing the characteristics of each letter that are present in them some of the time and not present at other times.

The Qur'an was revealed with Tajweed rules applied to it. In other words, when the angel Jibreel (Gabriel) recited the words of Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) he recited them in a certain way and he showed the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) the ways in which it was permissible to recite the Qur'an. So it is obligatory upon us to observe those rules so that we recite it in the way it was revealed.

At the time of the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) there was no need for people to study Tajweed because they talked with what is now known as Tajweed, so it was natural for them. When the Arabs started mixing with the non-Arabs and as Islam spread, mistakes in the Qur'anic recitation began to appear, so the scholars had to record the rules. Now, because the everyday Arabic that Arabs speak has changed so much from the Classical Arabic with which the Qur'an was revealed, even the Arabs have to study Tajweed.

The Purpose of Tajweed

The Qur'an is the word of Allah, and its every syllable is from Allah. Its recitation must be taken very seriously. The purpose of the Science of Tajweed, in essence, is to make the reciter proficient in reciting the Qur'an, observing the correct pronunciation of every letter with the rulings and characteristics which apply to it, without any exaggeration or deficiency. Through this, the reciter can recite the Qur'an according to the way of the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) who received it from Jibreel who received it from Almighty Allah in the Classical Arabic language.

Each Arabic letter has a Makhraj (an exit or articulation point from which it originates) and Sifaat (attributes or characteristics). Knowing the Makhraj and Sifaat of each letter is an important part of Tajweed. Sometimes two letters have very similar exits, which makes mixing them up easy. So, if a person does not know the attributes of each letter, he may change the meaning of the words in Qur'an recitation. Observing the rules of Tajweed in reciting prevents the reciter from making mistakes in reciting the Qur'an.

The Ruling of Reading with Tajweed

Imam Muhammad Ibn Al-Jazari, who was a great Qur'an and Hadith scholar of the 9th Hijri century, stated in his famous poem that details the rules of Tajweed:

"And applying Tajweed is an issue of absolute necessity, whoever doesn't apply Tajweed to the Qur'an, then a sinner is he."

Hence, applying the rules of Tajweed is an obligation to keep away from the major mistakes in reciting the Qur'an.

The scholars have divided the types of mistakes one might fall into when reciting the Qur'an into two:

1. Clear mistakes: which usually change obvious things and change the meaning?

2. Hidden mistakes: for which one may need to study Tajweed rules.

The majority of scholars agree that applying the Tajweed rules of the Qur'an such that the clear mistakes are avoided is an individual obligation (Fardhu 'Ain) upon every Muslim who has memorized part or all of the Qur'an, while applying the rules of Tajweed to avoid the hidden mistakes is a collective obligation (Fardhu Kifayah) upon Muslims. That is, there must be some students of knowledge who have knowledge of that. This is because the Qur'an was revealed with the Tajweed rules applied to it, and the Prophet recited it back to Jibreel in that way and the companions of the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) read it in that way, so it is an established Sunnah (Prophetic tradition or practice).

The list below shows the type of mistakes under each category:

Clear Mistakes:

Mistakes related to correct pronunciation of letters so that letters are not mixed up in a way that changes their meaning. Scholars and ordinary Muslims alike should avoid these.

Examples of Clear Mistakes:

• Changing one letter into another or a short vowel (Harakah) into another (e.g. changing Fat-hah into Dhammah or the letter Qaaf into Kaaf, etc)

• Not observing the elongations (Madd) at all. Reciting them quickly as if there is no Madd so that they turn into the length of a vowel.

• Making a Madd letter which out of a normal Harakah.

• Stopping or starting at an incorrect place so that the meaning is spoilt, like stopping at 'Laa ilaaha' (i.e., there is nothing worthy of worship), without completing 'illallaah' (except Allaah).

Hidden Mistakes:

Mistakes which have to do with perfecting pronunciation and are not obvious. These are known only by those who have studied Tajweed rules or are experts in this field. Ordinary Muslims may not know such mistakes or perceive them to be so.

Examples of Hidden Mistakes:

• Not being totally exact with the elongation of letters: (Making the Madd shorter or longer by a 1/2 or even 1/4 degree, etc.)

• Not observing the attributes of each letter perfectly: (Slightly rolling the Raa', or exaggerating the 'N' sound in Noon etc.)

• Not observing the rules with which to pronounce letters when they are next to each other (like not merging certain letters that should be merged (Idghaam) and not clearly pronouncing those which should be clearly pronounced (Ith-haar) etc.)

• Making light letters sound heavy and heavy letters sound light (except if by doing this one changes a letter into another; in which case it would be an obvious mistake.)

Among the proofs that the scholars bring to show the obligation of Tajweed and its being an established Sunnah is that Almighty Allah Says in the Qur'an :
 

"…And recite the Qur'an with measured recitation." [Al-Muzammil, 73:4]

There are various Prophetic narrations also showing us the importance of Tajweed. Umm Salamah was asked about the recitation of the Prophet (sallallāhu `alayhi wa sallam) and she described it as a recitation: "Clearly-distinguished, letter by letter".

 

[Excerpted with modifications from Islam Web published on 24 August 2006]

Gems from the Treasury of the Qur'an

Gems from the Treasury of the Qur'an

The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad s.a.w said: "The best amongst you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.” [Al-Bukhari]

The Book of Allah

The Qur'an is the Book of Allah, which He chose to be the Final of the Heavenly Books. He, the Merciful and Most High, revealed it to Prophet Muhammad s.a.w as the source for the Last Religion and guidance for mankind. Its revelation was a turning point for humanity; it was the power that changed the world, shifted the flow of history, saved and reformed humanity, so much so that the entire existence appeared as if it had been recreated anew.

The Qur'an is the strongest evidence in support of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w and his greatest sign. It is the proof of his prophethood and trustworthiness. Allah, the Most Exalted, Says in the Qur'an:

“They (unbelievers) want to extinguish Allah’s light with their mouths. But Allah will perfect His light, even though the unbelievers may detest it. It is He who has sent His Messenger with guidance and the Religion of Truth, so that he may exalt it over all religions, much as the pagans may dislike it.”

 [As-Saf, 61:8-9]

The Qur’an is the guidance that mankind needs to achieve freedom, happiness and success, in this life and the Hereafter.

The Qur'an is a complete and comprehensive Book. It deals with the issues man needs, not only for salvation in the Hereafter, but also to achieve peace, justice and prosperity in this world. These issues are discussed in the Qur’an in three main categories: Theology, Fables and Wisdom, Islamic Law (or Shari’ah). Thus, it provides the basic principles, vision and knowledge necessary for planning and leading a good life. All this is packaged in a very comprehensive approach to living that combines the pursuit of worldly affairs as well as those of the Hereafter. Allah Almighty Says in the Qur’an:

“And seek by the wealth provided for you by Allah the eternal abode (the Hereafter) but do not forget and (and forsake) your share of this world. Be kind and good (to others) just as Allah was kind and good to you. And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters.”

 [Al-Qasas, 28:77]

The Qur'an has an inimitable style and format that has never been seen or experienced in any other book or methodology. The richness of its text and the discourse it offers are unprecedented and unmatched in their eloquence, proficiency, fluency, conformance and harmony. Not only is the Qur’an a linguistic masterpiece and magnum opus par excellence, it is indeed a miracle in the fullest sense of the word. Those reciting it never become weary of it and those who ponder upon its meanings do not doubt it; rather, they always discover fresh insights and knowledge. It guides those seeking guidance and increases those who believe in it in faith. Its first parts resemble its latter parts and it can only be likened to itself in its unparalleled beauty.

The Qur'an is free from contradictions and those who understand the Arabic language and contemplate upon its chapters and verses will find harmony between its various parts. Allah, the Most High, Says:

“Why do not they contemplate the Qur'an? And if it were from other than Allah, they would have found in it numerous discrepancies.”

[An-Nisa’, 4:82]

Indeed, every time the disbelievers tried to raise issues of contradictions in the Qur'an, Muslim scholars proved beyond doubt that no part of the Qur'an belies or contradicts another. The reason is that what may appear as a 'contradiction' in the Qur'an is actually what the Quran calls Muhkam (clear) and Mutashaabih (unclear) verse. This is actually a part of the Qur'an’s textual strength and miraculous composition.

The Qur'an restores soul calmness

The Islamic Medical Sciences Organization declared the striking results of a study conducted by Dr. Ahmad Al-Qadhi over a group of volunteers from USA who were subject to a recitation of the Holy Qur'an. A trace of a tranquilizing effect was recorded at a whole rate of 97%. Although many of these volunteers do not know Arabic, yet involuntary physiological changes that led notably to alleviate the acuity of tension they had before were observed in their nervous systems.

Furthermore, an experiment of EEG during Qur'an rehearsal revealed that while listening to Qur'an, the encephalic waves moved from the fast pattern of vigilance (12-13) wave/ second to the slow pattern (8-18) wave/ second; indicating the state of deep calmness.

Non-Arabic speaking persons felt reassured, quiet, and complacent during the process of listening to Qur'anic verses, in spite of their inability to understand the meanings. This is one of the miracles of the Holy Qur'an.

The Prophet s.a.w revealed that miracle when saying:

“No people assembled in one of the houses of Allah (mosques), and recite and study the Book of Allah (among themselves), except that tranquility would prevail over them, mercy would encompass them, the angels would surround them, and Allah would make a mention of them in the presence of those near Him (angels).”

[Muslim]

[Excerpted from: Al Jumu’ah Vol. 14 Issue 9, published in Islam web on 1July 2006]

Qur'an is Healing for the Heart

 

Qur'an is Healing for the Heart

 

In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful;

All the praise and Thanks are due to Allāh, the Lord of the al-ā’lamīn. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allāh, and that Muhammad, sallallāhu alayhi wa sallam, is His Messenger.

Allah Almighty Says in the Qur'an:

“We send down of the Qur'an that which is healing and mercy for the believers.” [Al-Israa’, 17:82];

and

“O mankind! There has come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers.” [Yunus, 10:57]

It is narrated on the authority of An-Nu’man Ibn Basheer r.a who said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah s.a.w say:

"That which is lawful is plain and that which is unlawful is plain and between the two of them are doubtful matters about which not many people know. Thus, he who avoids doubtful matters clears himself in regard to his religion and his honor, but he who falls into doubtful matters falls into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd who pastures around a sanctuary, all but grazing therein. Truly, every king has a sanctuary, and truly Allah's sanctuary is His prohibitions. Truly in the body there is a morsel of flesh which, if it be whole, all the body is whole and which, if it be diseased, all of it is diseased. Truly it is the heart." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Diseases of the heart are a mixture of suspicions and lusts which can lead our souls into turmoil and despair. However, Allah Almighty has provided us with a special prescription that will cleanse and heal our diseased hearts: The Qur'an.

The Qur'an provides the healing for many types of ailments:

1. It contains proofs and clear evidences which separate right from wrong.

2. It adequately and clearly negates our doubts.

No book on this earth other than the Qur'an provides such comprehensive proofs and testimonies in relation to exalted matters of monotheism, confirmation of Allaah’s attributes, the Day of Judgment, Prophethood and refutation of incongruous doctrines and degenerate opinions.

Although the Qur'an offers a genuine cure for the evils of suspicions and doubts, its benefit depends to a large extent on comprehending its essence and purpose. Those who are blessed with such faculties would have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, as clearly and easily as they can distinguish between day and night.

They would know for certain that all other knowledge and concepts prevailing among people are either traditions or false presumptions; however fanciful and appealing they may appear, these would be unable to offer a substitute for the Truth or genuine matters as encapsulated in the Qur’an and would provide no benefit.

The Hadith (narration) of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w compares the futility of such efforts to:

“Inferior camel’s meat on top of a rough mountain, neither the hill is easy to climb nor the camel is healthy enough to get down the hill.” [Al-Bukhari]

In fact, the knowledge obtained by theologians could be found in the Qur'an with a much better elaboration and explanation, for the theologians are inclined to affectation, wordiness and perpetuating perplexity. They assume that their attitudes help in refuting suspicions and doubts, but contrary to their presumption, these suspicions and doubts are better served by their efforts. If healing and guidance, knowledge and certainty could not be obtained from the Qur'an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w, it would be impossible to obtain them from the utterances of those perplexed skeptics.

The Qur'an draws its ability of healing the diseases of lusts by its wisdom and fair exhortation, through the renouncement of earthly pursuits and the pursuance of the Hereafter. It draws upon parables and narrations containing lessons to be pondered. If the heart assimilated these qualities, it would certainly be inclined towards good deeds and renounce the evil ones.

The Qur'an also eliminates spiritual diseases which corrupt our intentions and prompt us towards ill deeds; hence the heart heals and returns to its normal nature, where its facultative and self-acquired deeds excel. The body also returns to its normal functioning by rejecting whatever contradicts the right guidance, just like an infant who accepts nothing but milk. In this course of affairs, the heart feeds on faith and the Qur'an which provides it with reprimands, consolidation, support, gladness, joy and invigoration to establish its authority, as a body is nourished by what develops and strengthens it.

The heart and the body would not flourish without adhering to the Qur'an. Even if they attained some of the desired results from another source, the attainment would be very minor and would not serve the purpose and desired end result.

[Excerpted from: Al Jumu’ah Vol. 14 Issue 9, published in Islam web on 1July 2006; via Islam Web]

The Qur'an Is the Delight of the Heart

 

The Qur'an Is the Delight of the Heart

In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful;

All the praise and Thanks are due to Allāh, the Lord of the al-ā’lamīn. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allāh, and that Muhammad, sallallāhu alayhi wa sallam, is His Messenger.

Allah, the Exalted, revealed the Qur'an, to be a beacon of light for the mankind that cannot be extinguished. It contains a methodology and way of life that is perfect in all respects. In it is strength that cannot be equaled or repelled. It is the foundation of Eman (Faith) and the spring of knowledge. It was Allah’s will that the Qur'an be what quenches the thirst for knowledge. It is the delight of the people of wisdom. The Qur'an is the greatest cure for all ailments. It is Allah's cord that cannot be severed. It is the Wise Reminder and the truly Straight Path.

It Will Intercede On Behalf Of Those Who Recited It.

In the Qur'an are the parables of those who were before us, a prophesy of that which will be after us and a criterion to judge between us. It is Truth with certainty that was revealed to us. The one who lives according to its dictations will be rewarded. The one who judges according to it will be just. The one who calls to it is on the Straight Path. Allah raises and lowers people's status based on their adherence to it. The Qur'an, on the Day of Judgment, will intercede on behalf of those who recited it.

Prophet Muhammad SAW said: "The one who reads a single letter from the Book of Allah will be rewarded with one good deed. (Know that) A good deed is multiplied ten times over. I do not say Alif Laam Meem is one letter. Verily, Alif is one letter, Lam is one letter, Meem is one letter." [At-Tirmidzi]

Guidance to Mankind.

The Book of Allah to mankind's guidance is like the soul in relation to the body. Therefore, he who abandons its recitation and does not act in accordance to its laws is in a state of spiritual death. Allah Almighty says:

"And is one who was dead and We gave him life and made for him light by which to walk among the people like one who is in darkness, never to emerge there from?" [Al-An’m, 6:122]

A person without Qur'an is like a person without water, air and medicine. Allah, the Most Exalted, says :

"And We send down of the Quran, that which is healing and mercy for the believers, but it does not increase the wrongdoers except in loss." [Al-Israa’, 17:82]

The Qur'an is a healing for the body and the soul. Whenever life becomes hard and complicated, the Light of the Qur'an will always brighten the way. It will be a source of solace and tranquility. It will be a defender to you when you are powerless and in need. When the Muslim recites the Qur'an, he will feel matchless tranquility in his heart and being. This causes him only to fear Allah alone.

Allah Almighty says :

"Those to whom people [i.e. hypocrites] said, “Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.” But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, “Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.” So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the Possessor of great bounty. That is only Satan who frightens [you] of his supporters. So fear them not, but fear Me, if you are [indeed] believers." [Al-‘Imran, 3:173-175]

Sadly, many have not taken this Qur'an into consideration and have neglected its recitation and implementation. They sought the worldly life and neglected the Hereafter. Allah says:

"And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah. They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying." [AL-An’am, 6:116]

Tragically, there are those who recite the Qur'an in its entirety and finish with little more than with what they began with in terms of contemplation and action. Some are so concerned with how they sound, they beautify their voice without ever listening to what is being ordered or prohibited. Truly, there are many reciters of the Qur'an that the Qur'an is free from them and their evil. They recite the Qur'an and are oppressive to themselves and others by not following its orders or forbidding its prohibitions.

It Increases Them in Faith

Nothing is more valuable to a Muslim in his worldly life and in the Hereafter than reciting the Qur'an and reflecting and trying to comprehend its meaning. In doing so, an individual will become acquainted with what is good and what is evil. He will see the effects of disobedience of Allah and its punishment in the parables of those who have come before us. An example of such a punishment is the flood that was sent upon the people of Nuh (Noah) and others similar to it. It is a source of inspiration and it strengthens one's belief in Allah. For this reason, Allah says:

" … and when His (Allah's) verses (Quran) are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely." [Al-Anfal, 8:2]

This Book was sent and revealed from above the seven Heavens so that it could be comprehended and implemented, it is not just to be recited while the heart is pre-occupied. Allah Almighty says :

"[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad, sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded." [Fatir, 38:29]


What has happened to our hearts? Why are our hearts locked out and unresponsive to the Qur'an? Why do the words enter from one ear and exit out the other? Why have our hearts hardened? Let us comprehend the Qur'an and implement it in our lives. Let us be from those who implement the Qur'an in our days and recite it during our nights.

[Excerpted with modifications from Islam Web published on Monday, 29 August 2006 Via slam Web]