The Great Benefits of reciting the Holy Qurà n!

[Golden Girl]

Assalaam 3LEIKUM

 

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The Great Benifits Of Reciting Quran

 

 

In a new study, Vander Hoven, a psychologist from Netherlands, discovered the effect of reading the Qur'an and repeating the word Allah both on patients and on normal persons.

 

The Dutch professor confirms his discovery with studies and research applied on many patients over a period of three years. Some of his patients were non-Muslims, others don't speak Arabic and were trained to pronounce the word "Allah" clearly; their result was great, specially on those who suffer from dejection and tension.

 

Al-Watan, a Saudi daily has reported that the psychologist was quoted to say that Muslims who can read Arabic and who read the Qur'an regularly are enjoying a great chance of protecting themselves from psychological diseases. The psychologist explained how each letter in the word "Allah" affects healing of psychological diseases. He pointed out in his research that pronouncing the first letter in the word "Allah" which is the letter (A), released from the respiratory system, controls breathing. He added that pronouncing the velar consonant (L) in the Arabic way, with the tongue touching slightly the upper part of the jaw producing a short pause and then repeating the same pause constantly, relaxes the aspiration. Also, pronouncing the last letter which is the letter (H) makes a contact between the lungs and the heart and so this contact controls the heartbeat.

 

What is exciting about this study is that this psychologist is a non-Muslim, but interested in Islamic sciences and searching for the secrets of the Holy Qur'an.

 

Allah, The Great and Glorious, says in the Qur'an:

 

"We will show them Our signs in the universe and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (Qur'an) is the truth". Qur'an (42:53)

 

Indeed to reflect on Allah’s verses is a form of worship that will bring one closer to Allah The Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather it includes a study of the classical explanation of the verses being pondered over, as this would fulfill Ibnul-Qayyim’s great advice, “Such as reflecting over a book which a person has memorised and he expounds it so that he may understand what its author intends by it.â€

 

The Holy Qur'an is not a book like any other, it is the timeless Speech of Allah, a Book for all ages, and it is not a man-created thing, the study guide for life and death and what comes after. Therefore it worth be given the greatest attention in studying rather than anyone else’s speech.

 

As a matter of fact reciting and pondering over the Holy Qur'an, the Words of Allah, devoting your time regularly to its study and implementation has tremendous benefits in this life and the hereafter. And here we will go through some of the verses to bring ourselves more close to Allah and understand the Majestic Words. Each benefit stands as enough of an encouragement to shun any laziness we have and dedicate ourselves to the Qur’an.

 

Here are Nine Great benefits for reciting the Holy Qur'an:

 

1 - Reading and reflecting over the Qur’an fulfils an Islamic duty.

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) summarized this Religion (Islam) when he said:

 

“The Religion is sincerity (Naseeha)!†So then Tameem ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “We asked, ‘To whom?’†He said: “To Allah, HIS BOOK, His Messenger, the leaders of the people, and their common folk.â€

 

The sincerity that is due to the Book of Allah includes its regular recitation, learning the rules of reciting it correctly and beautifully, learning its explanation, and the reasons for its revelation, affirming that it is the Truth, the perfect Speech of Allah, honoring it and defending it, abiding by the orders and prohibitions found in it, teaching it and calling to it.

 

Thus by reading and pondering over the Qur’an, one fulfills an obligation and is rewarded for that. Upon fulfilling this obligation, the Qur’an then becomes a proof for him on the Day of Judgment! This takes us to the second benefit.

 

2 - The Qur’an will be a proof for us on the Day of Judgment.

 

This is due to the Hadith of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH):

 

“And the Qur’an is a proof for you or against you.â€

 

So on the Day of Judgment, the Qur'an will either be in your favor, or it will be a proof against you. Who could be saved from the terrors of that Day if Allah’s own Speech is against him?!?! Think carefully, and consider your position with the Qur’an! Are you neglecting it, contradicting it, ignoring its orders and prohibitions, are you thinking deeply over it?! Will it be on your side on the Day of Judgment.?!

 

3 - The Qur’an will intercede for us on the Day of Judgment.

 

A proof for that: Abu Umaamah narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:

 

“Read the Qur’an, for verily it will come on the Day of Standing as an intercessor for its companions.â€

 

4 - Your status in this life will be raised.

 

In Saheeh Muslim, there is this beautiful story, that shows how a man from the people of Jannah (Paradise), ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, understood this principle. Some men came to question him during his khilaafah (reign)about the leadership of Mekkah, they asked, “Who do you use to govern Mekkah?†He said, “Ibn Abzaa.†They asked, “And who is Ibn Abzaa?†Umar replied, “A freed slave from those we freed.†They remarked, “You left a freed slave in charge of the people of the Valley (the noble tribes of the Quraysh)!?!?†So he answered them, “Verily he is a reader of the Book of Allah and is knowledgeable about the obligations of the Muslims. Haven’t you heard the statement of your Messenger?

 

“Verily Allah raises some people by this Book and lowers others by it.â€

 

5 - You will be from the best of the people.

 

Uthman Ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) said that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:

 

“The best of you are the ones who learn the Qur’an and teach it to othersâ€

 

6 - There are ten rewards for each letter you recite from the Qur’an.

 

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:

 

“Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem†is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif†is a letter, “laam†is a letter and “meem†is a letter.â€

 

So try to recite as much verses of the Qur'an as you can.

 

7 – Those who recite the Qur’an will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels.

 

Aicha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:

 

“Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses (because he doesn't know how to read it but is trying to), then he will have TWICE that reward.â€

 

So dedicate yourself to the Book of Allah, whether you are an ‘Arab or not! The excuses have been eliminated and the pathway has been cleared for you to embrace the Book of Allah without holding back or offering excuses!

 

8 - Your position in Paradise is determined by the amount of Qur’an you memorize in your life!

 

A proof for that:

 

Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn Al-’Aas heard Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) saying:

 

“It will be said to the companion of the Qur’an: Read and elevate (through the levels of the Paradise) and beautify your voice as you used to do when you were in life! For verily, your position in the Paradise will be at the last verse you recite!â€

 

9 - The Qur’an will lead you to Paradise!

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:

 

“The Qur’an 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 it behind him, it will steer him to the Hellfire.â€

 

Thus, know that these nine benefits can only be attained by a sincere commitment to the Holy Qur'an, not by a person’s mere statement, “I love the Qur’an, it’s beautiful.†Rather the heart must be sincerely attached to Allah’s Book and the limbs and tongue will follow in this attachment.

 

 

 

 

Wassalaam!

[sheherazade]

Shukran. It reminded me of a promise I made.

[Wiilo]

Jizaakallaah. I memorized the entire Qu'an but then kind of forget, but plan is that to go back to "Duksi" or Madarasa and try to memorize again

'cause that is what i had promised to my Dad before he passed away. Thank u so much that was great article.

 

 

Jizaakallaah

[Golden Girl]

waiyaakum shehred. & wiilo

 

wiilo sis aaabahaa ilaaheey hau naxariisto adine ilaaheey hakuu sahlo to rememorize quraan inshallah

[Wiilo]

Waiyaaka sis, insha allah iam gonna start Dugsi this weekeng...............

 

 

Wabillaahi Towfiiq:.........

[Caveman]

Thanks a lot for sharing

 

Salam!

[Wiilo]

U are welcome............

 

 

Bismilaah:.........