Most of us think of Ramadan as the month of fasting. While this is true, fasting isn’t the only defining characteristic of this month. Allah describes Ramadan as the month of the Quran:
Allah specifically chose this month to let us know about this most crucial aspect of our faith; the Quran. Ramadan was selected as the month to represent the Quran. The Quran was revealed in Ramadan to show its significance and weight. The angel Jibril would visit the Prophet (PBUH) every night during this month to teach and guide him on the Quran, and it was narrated that in the last year of the Prophet’s life, Jibril visited him twice to review the Quran with him.
Since we are in lockdown for Ramadan, many of us have time to dedicate worship. It’s a time to read the Quran, and to study its deeper messages, allowing it to touch our hearts and enhance the spirituality of the month.
With so many restrictions on the ways we’re able to worship right now, it’s also a great time make sure that you’ve fulfilled your duty of Zakat. Calculate your zakat, and donate what you owe to our life-changing projects.
Allah calls the Quran a
It is our guide to Allah and to understanding Him, ourselves and our purpose in this world.
Allah ends this verse by saying that He wants us to be thankful to Him for the guidance that He has gifted to us, meaning the Quran itself. But how can we be grateful if we don’t read the Quran, and don’t understand its message?
This ḥadith shows the countless blessings there are in reading the Quran. It’s a simple and easy way to build up the good deeds that will be weighed on the Day of Resurrection.
Often, we forget to integrate the Quran into our everyday lives, turning to it only when we struggle. We seek it in times of hardship because it comforts us and we find relief in Allah’s words. That’s not a bad thing. Anything that guides us to Allah is a blessing, but it’s important to read the Quran regularly, so that, we are not forced into hardship in order to read Allah’s blessed words.
Now we find ourselves observing Ramadan while confined to our homes. We might feel like our opportunities for Ramadan blessings are limited. But there are many ways to multiply our blessings this Ramadan without having to leave home – we can integrate the Quran into our day, support our community, contain our tempers, and give to charity.
Let’s make sure that, on the Day of Resurrection, the Quran will speak for us, not against us. In these times of need, let’s make sure that we take care of our brothers and sisters around the world by giving whatever amount we can. This will not only bring barakah to our own livelihoods, but will also help us change the lives of the most vulnerable during this most trying time.
As many of us struggle to keep up good physical and emotional spirits, particularly as we aren’t able to attend the mosque or community iftars, our hearts can become uncertain and fatigued. Where should we find our calmness and tranquillity? Who will heal our hearts? And who will heal the sick amongst us? The answer lies in the Quran.
One of the main purposes of the Quran is to bring relief to our hearts. It has the power to heal us not only spiritually, but physically as well. The Prophet (PBUH) advised his companions to use Surah al-Fatihah to relieve pain. Whenever he felt anxious, he would pray and converse with Allah using His words. The Quran can help to relieve illness, need and anxiety.
The Quran can also provide companionship when we feel lonely or worried about the future. It is grounding, and helps us to remember that Allah is in control. This is one of the virtues of reading the Quran; to reflect upon it is one of the best ways to improve our lives in the dunya and prepare for the akhirah.
May Allah heal our bodies and our hearts with the Quran. May He allow its light to penetrate our hearts. May He give us the ability and understanding to follow what He has commanded, and may He surround us with His mercy and ease. Ameen.
