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that Allh , by revealing the Qur'n to His final ProphetMuammad , chose us as the ones to carry this unique andgreat trust.
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:". Hazrath Anas (may Allh be pleased with him) narrates:
The messenger of Allh (peace and blessings of Allh be upon him)
said: Verily, for Allh there are two types of people from mankind.
He narrates: It was said: Who are they, Oh messenger of Allh? He
replied: The people of the Qur'n are the people of Allah, and they are
special to Him."1
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Hazrath `Uthmn (may Allh be pleased with him) narrates: The
messenger of Allh peace and blessings of Allh be upon him) said:
The best of you is he who learns the Qurn and teaches it.2
1 This adth is narrated in Musnad al-Imm Amad, volume 3, page 581.2a al-Bukhr, volume 10, page 91
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We might find ourselves asking the question: What is the
Glorious Qurn?
The Glorious Qurn is the miraculous kalm (speech) of Allh
that was revealed to the seal of all prophets andmessengers, Prophet Muammad , in the most perfect andmost eloquent Arabic, through the angel of revelation Jibrl
, that has been transmitted to us in succession, whoserecitation is a form of worship, which is compiled between
two parts of the musaf(copy of the Qurn), which begins
with Sah al-Ftia, and ends with Sah al-Ns.3
There is not a single book in this world like the Glorious
Qur'n. The Qur'n is complete, meaning that it has explainedto us all the laws of Allh, and it has not left out a single
ruling. It is a gift from Allh , which has not been sent for aspecific time or place, but which can be used in any time orplace.
The manner of the recitation of the Qur'n
We must realise and know that the Glorious Qur'n has to be
recited in a specific way, it cannot be recited in the same
manner as other books. That is why Allh has said in srah al-
3 Al-Mos`ah al-Qurnyah al-Muyassarah, page 983
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Muzzammil, v 4: [And recite the Qur'n in measured, rhythmic
tones.]
The word used in this verse is tartl, but what is tartl and how
is the Qur'n recited with it? The word tartl has been
mentioned in the above verse, and also in srah al-Furqn,
v32, when Allh says: [And We have arranged it in proper order.]
In srah al-Muzzammil, the verse came down referring to the
sequence of alh al-Layl, the prayer performed between Fajar
and `Esh; and in al-Furqn, the verse came down as a reply to
the disbelievers when they enquired the reason for the Qur'n
being revealed at different stages.
Al-Imm al-Rghib says in his book:
" : The harmony of something and its classification in properorder;
And: The sending of the word from the mouth with ease and
in proper order."4
We are also commanded to recite the Qur'n in a melodious
way. It is narrated in a al-Bukhri that the Prophet said:"Beautify your voices with the Qur'n."5
4 Mufradt FGharb al-Qur'n, Al-Rghib al-Afahn
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Qatdah narrates: Anas was asked: How was the recitationof the Prophet ? He replied: It was lengthened. Then he recitedBismillhir Ramnir Ram, lengthening Bismillh, lengthening
Al-Ramn, and lengthening Al-Ram.6
Some issues pertaining to the recitation and memorisation of
the Qurn
1- The recitation of the Qurn is one of the best ways for one
to get closer to Allh. Ab Sa d Al-Khadr reports thatthe Prophet Muammad said: Allh, The Most High says:Whoever is kept busy by the Qurn and My rememberance, I give
him better than what I give those who ask. And the favour of the
speech of Allh over the rest of speech is like the favour of Allh overHis creation.7
2- Al-Imm Al-Nawawsays that forgetting the Qurn is one
of the major sins, according to the adth of the Prophet:The sins of my followers were shown to me. I did not see a sin
greater than a chapter or verse of the Qurn that a man has been
5 Fat al-Br, explanation of a al-Bukhr, volume 2 and Al-Minhj,
explanation of a Muslim, volume 36a al-Bukhr, Book on the virtues of the Qurn7 Jmi` al-Tirmih
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given, and then he forgot it.8
3- To recite the Qurn in a state of cleanliness (ahah) is
obligatory. To recite the Qurn in a state of ablution (wu) is
preferable, because reciting the Qurn is the best form of
remembering Allh.
4- To recite the Qurn in a clean place is sunnah, the best placebeing the mosque.
5- It is preferable for the one reading the Qurn to sit facing
the qiblah, in humility, because he is sitting in front of Allh.It is sunnah for the reader to use the miswk (toothbrush) before
reciting.
6- It is sunnah for the one reading to seek refuge in Allhfrom shayn (the devil). Allh says in the Qurn: [And whenyou recite the Qurn, then seek refuge in Allh from shayn, the
rejected one.], ch 16, v 98.
7- The reader should begin with the basmalah, because most
`ulam are of the opinion that it is a verse from the Qurn. It is
also preferable to begin with the basmalah if starting from the
middle of the sah.
8 Ab Dwd and others narrate it
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Some virtues of the Glorious Qurn
The Glorious Qurn was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad
in seven different dialects- Hazrath `Umar Ibn al-Khabnarrates: I heard Hishm Ibn akm Ibn izm reciting srah al-
Furqn differently to the way I read it, and Raslullh used torecite it to me. I nearly hastened over Hishm, but I left him until he
was leaving, and then took hold of him by his clothes. I went with
him to Raslullh and I said: Oh messenger of Allh, indeed, I
heard him reciting srah al-Furqn differently to the way you recited
it to me. Raslullh said: Send him, recite. So he recited the way Iheard him recite. Raslullh said: Like this it was revealed, then hesaid to me: Recite. So I recited and he said: Like this it was revealed.
Verily, this Qurn was revealed in seven dialects so recite from it
what is easy for you.9
When the Glorious Qurn is recited al-Saknah (Tranquility)
and the angels descend.10
Jealousy is not allowed except over two types of people-`Abdullh Ibn `Umar narrates: I heard the messenger of Allhsaying: There is no jealousy except over two: A man whom Allh
9a al-Bukhr, volume 5, page 356 & a Muslim, volume 6, page 82
10a al-Bukhr, Book on the virtues of the Qurn, chapter 15
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has granted the Book, and he recites it the whole night, and a man
whom Allh has granted abundant wealth, and he gives it as charity
the whole day and whole night.11
The GloriousQurn will intercede for its companions on the
day of Qiymah.12
The virtues of Srah al-Ftia- Ab Sa d Ibn al-Mu`allnarrates: I was performing alh, and the Prophet called me, Idid not answer him. After completing I said: Oh messenger of Allh,
verily, I was performing alh. He replied: Did Allh not say:
Answer to Allh and the messenger when he calls you... Then he
said: Should I not teach you the greatest chapter in the Qurn before
you leave the mosque? Then he took me by my hand. Thus, when wewere about to leave, I said: Oh messenger of Allh, verily, you said: I
will indeed teach you the greatest chapter of the Qurn. He replied:
Alamdulillhi Rabbil `lamn, it is al-Saba` al-Mathn, and the
Great Qurn that I have been given.13
The meaning of the Great Qurn is the great reward that aperson receives by reciting it even though other chapters of the
Qurn are longer than it.
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The virtues of Srah al-Baqarah- Ab Hurayrah narrates:The Prophet entrusted me with safeguarding the zakh ofaman. Thus, a man approached me, and started eating from the
food. I took hold of him and said: I will indeed take you to the
messenger of Allh . He replied: I am in dire need and poverty isupon me.
AbHurayrah narrates: So I left him. The next morning when Iwoke up the Prophet said to me: Oh AbHurayrah, what did yourcaptive do yesterday? I said: Oh messenger of Allh, he complained
of dire need and poverty, so I took pity upon him and left him. Hereplied: Indeed, he has lied to you, and he will return. Thus, I knew
he would return because of the Prophet saying that. So I waited
for him, until he came and started eating from the food. I took hold ofhim and said: I will indeed take you to the Prophet . He replied:Leave me, for indeed I am in dire need and poverty is upon me, I will
not return. AbHurayrah narrates: I took pity upon him and left
him.
The next morning when I woke up the messenger of Allh said to
me: Oh AbHurayrah what did your captive do? I replied: Ohmessenger of Allh, he complained of dire need and poverty, so I took
pity upon him and left him. He replied: Verily, he has lied to you andhe will return. So I waited for him, and he came and started eatingfrom the food. I took hold of him and said: I will indeed take you to
the Prophet , and this is the last of three times. You claim that you
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will not return, then you return. He replied: Let me teach you words
that through it, Allh will benefit you. I replied: What are they? He
replied: When you go to bed, read yah al-Kurs: Allhu LIlha Ill
Huwal ayyul Qayym, until you complete the verse. For indeed,
protection from Allh will not cease over you, and no devil will come
near you until you wake up. So I left him.
The next morning when I woke up the Prophet said to me: Whatdid your captive do yesterday? I replied: He claimed that he will
teach me words that Allh will benefit me through, so I left him. The
messenger of Allh said: What are they? I replied: he said to me:
When you go to bed, read yah al-Kursfrom its beginning until
you complete it. Protection from Allh will never cease upon you,
and no devil will approach you until you wake up. Thus, the Prophet said: Verily, he has been truthful with you, while he is a liar. Doyou know who you were speaking to for three nights, Oh Ab
Hurayrah? I replied: No. The Prophet replied: He is a devil.14
The virtue of Srah al-Ikhl- Ab Sa d al-Khadrnarrates:
A man heard another man reciting: Qul Huwallhu Aad. He was
repeating it. The next morning when he woke up he came to the
Prophet and mentioned that to him. So the messenger of Allhreplied: By Him in whose hand my soul is, verily, it is equal to one-
14a al-Bukhr, Book on entrustment, adth 2311
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third of the Qurn.15
We should realise that the Glorious Qurn has not been given
to us for mere recitation. We have to ponder over its verses
and meanings, and apply it in our daily lives. Allh has
stated in the Qurn: [This is a Book which we have sent down to
you, full of blessings so that they may ponder over its verses and so
that those of understanding may take heed.], ch 38, v 29.
Some benefits of `Ulm Al-Qurn
1- It assists in the studying and the understanding of the
Glorious Qurn. It also assists in the derivation of laws and
rulings. Tafsr(explanation and interpretation) and other major
sciences of the Qurn cannot be studied without
`ulm al-Qurn. Indeed, this science is a key for anyone who
specialises or wants to specialise in tafsr.
2- The one who studies this science is well-equipped with a
strong, unique weapon against the enemies of Islm.
3- The one who studies this science has knowledge about the
Glorious Qurn.
15a al-Bukhr, Book on the virtues of the Qurn, adth 4893
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How the Glorious Qurn is protected
Verily, Allh guaranteed that He Himself will protect HisBook, and He did not leave it to other than Himself. Heprepared various forces to protect the Divine revelation. Fromthese forces are:
1- Allh assured His messenger that, indeed, this Bookwill be protected, and nothing of it will be lost. Allh says:[Do not move your tongue hastefully oncerning the Qurn. It is for
Us to compile it and make you recite it. But when We make itsrecital, follow its recital. Then, more than that, it is for Us to explain
it and make it clear.]. Holy Qurn, ch 75, v 16-19.
2- Verily, the Noble Prophet Muammad appointed scribesto write down the Divine revelation each time, immediatelyafter it came down.
3- The Prophet used to recite the Qurn during the prayers.Due to this, everyone who listened to him used to memorise
the portion recited.
4- He (the Noble Prophet) used to carefully study theQurn each year with Jibrl. He also studied it twiceduring his last year before he passed away.
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5- The Prophet used to encourage his companions to suchan extent, that they used to love to recite and memorise theDivine revelation. He used to clarify to them the great reward
in the recitation and memorisation of the Qurn.
6- Indeed, Allh revealed the Qurn upon an unletteredcommunity, whose minds were pure. It was known that this
community could memorise poems and narrations by justlistening to it once. Thus, when the Qurn came down they
took hold of the opportunity to memorise it.
7- The Qurn came down over a period of 23 years, narrating
the happenings of the past, present and future. This also hadan effect in its protection.
8- The laws and judgements of the Qurn were applied in the
reality of life, for, indeed, its laws made up the main law forevery problem and event.9- The Muslim community itself took responsibility for itscompilation in one book, when it was compiled during the
times of Hazrath Ab Bakr and Hazrath `Uthmn.10- The Quranic sciences, like Tafsr(commentary and
explanation) and the different recitations, grew around theDivine revelation.
11- Indeed, Allhmade its memorisation easy for the heartsand its recitation easy for the tongue.
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