of Allaah, the Noble Quran, often, with due contemplation and
understanding. This may be doneby using a copy of the Quran or from
one's memory. Allaah - the Most High – Says (what means): " [This is]
a blessed Book (the Quran) which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad,
sallallaahualaihi wa sallam], that they mightreflect upon its verses
and that those of understanding would bereminded ." [Quran 38:29]
Are you one of those people who rarely touch the Quran? Or do youread
it daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it
should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can
help you connect with the Quran.
1. Before you touch it, check your heart
The key to really benefiting from the Quran is to check your heart
first, before you even touch Allaah's book. Ask yourself, honestly,
why you are reading it. Is it to just get some informationand to let
it drift away from you later? Remember that the Prophet Muhammad was
described by his noble wife, 'Aa'ishah as a "walking Quran": in
other words, he didn't just read and recite the Quran, helived it.
2. Before you touch it, do your Wudhoo' (ablution)
Doing your Wudhoo' is good physical and mental preparation to remind
you that you are not reading just another book. You are about to
interact with Allaah, the Most Exalted, so being clean should be a
priority when communicating with Him.
3. Start with reading only five minutes everyday
Too often, we think that we should read the Noble Quran for at least
one whole hour. If you are not in the habit of reading regularly, this
is too much. Start off with just five minutes daily. If you took care
of step one, Insha Allaah (Allaah willing), you will notice that those
five minutes will become ten, then half an hour, then an hour, and
maybe even more!
4. Make sure that you understandwhat you have read
Five minutes of reading the Quranin Arabic is good, but you need
tounderstand what you are reading. If you are not Arabic, or you don't
understand the Arabic language, then make sure you have a good
translation of the Quran in the language you understand best. Always
try to read the translation of what you have read that day.
Regarding those who neglect theGlorious Quran by not reading or not
understanding it, Allaah Almighty Says (what means): " And the
Messenger has said, "O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Quran
as [a thing] abandoned ." [Quran: 25: 30]
Allaah Almighty informs us aboutHis Prophet and Messenger, Muhammad
that he said: "My Lord my people have abandoned -acting or listening -
to the Quran"and that is because the idol-worshippers did not pay
attention nor listen to the Quran, as Allaah Says (what means): "And
those who disbelieve say, "Do not listen to this Quran and speak
noisily during [the recitation of] it that perhaps you will overcome."
[Quran 41:26]
5. Remember that the Noble Quran is far more interactive thana CD
In an age of "interactive" CD-ROMsand computer programs, a number of
people think books are passive and boring. But the Quran is not like
that. Remember that when you read the Glorious Quran, you are
interacting with Almighty Allaah. He Almighty is talking to you, so
pay attention.
6. Do not just read, you have to listen too
There are now many audio cassettes and CDs of the Quran, a number of
them with translations as well. This is great to put on your walkman
or your car's CD or stereo as you drive to and from work. Use this in
addition to your daily Quran reading, not as a replacement forit.
7. Make Du'aa' (supplication).
Ask Allaah, the Most Exalted, to guide you when you read the Quran.
Your aim is to sincerely, for the love of Allaah, interact with Him by
reading, understanding and applying His blessed words. Making Du'aa'
to
Allaah for help and guidance will be your best tool for doing this.
When you are making du'aa', you have a direct connection with Allaah
Almighty. So when you are saying your du'aa', you shouldn't be
distracted, but instead you should be fully concentrated. The Prophet
said:
" Make Du'aa' and be assured of itbeing answered, and know that
Allaah, the Exalted, does not answer a Du'aa' from a careless heart
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