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Discourses on aspects of the sciences of the Glorious Qurn

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 Ùmar 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-Àbdullh Ibn Ùmar 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.

11a al-Bukhr, Book on the virtues of the Qurn, chapter 20

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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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