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The
revered Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), the Leader of the Universe, exhibited a
deep and unparalleled reverence for the Holy Qur'an. His relationship with the
Qur'an was not confined to reciting its verses; it encompassed a profound
engagement with its meanings and an appreciation for the sacred text's melodic
articulation. The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) found joy in both reciting the Qur'an
himself and listening to others recite it. During the blessed month of Ramadan,
the angel Jibril (A.S.) would recite the Qur'an to him (P.B.U.H.) annually. In
a state of devotion, even while standing, he (P.B.U.H.) would pronounce each
letter and verse of the Qur'an with clarity and utmost attention, making each
verse distinct and separate from the others. The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) is recorded
to have said:
"Adorn
the Qur'an with your voice and intonation."
Furthermore,
the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) conveyed the promise of reward for those who recite the
Qur'an with proper reflection and beauty, saying:
"On
the Day of Judgment, it will be said to those who recite the Qur'an, 'Recite as
you used to recite with calmness and sweetness in the world.' For each verse
you recite, your status will rise. Your final station will be determined by the
last verse you recite."
The Qur'an
is a divine repository of wisdom, and the act of reciting it should not be
hurried. It is advised to recite small portions of the Qur'an daily, taking
time to reflect upon its meanings and its spiritual depth, rather than reciting
long passages without comprehension. The Qur'an is not merely a book of
recitation but a profound source of intellectual and spiritual nourishment.
Within it lie hidden treasures, including formulas of subjugation to divine
will and knowledge. The sincerity and concentration with which one seeks to
unlock these meanings will determine how much is revealed to them.
Hazrat
Abdullah Ibn Abbas (R.A.) is reported to have stated that he regarded it as
more beneficial to reflect upon shorter surahs, such as "Al-Qari'ah"
and "Al-Qadr," for their meanings and wisdom, rather than to recite
larger surahs such as "Al-Baqarah" and "Aal-Imran" hastily
without engaging in contemplation.
There is a
notable example from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), where he
spent an entire night reciting a single verse:
" O
Allah! If You punish them, they are Your devotees; and if You forgive them, You
are the Almighty, All-Wise."
This
behavior reflects the profound engagement with the Qur'an, emphasizing not only
its recitation but also its meaning and application in one's life. The
Prophet’s (P.B.U.H.) example teaches that true engagement with the Qur'an lies
in understanding its message and allowing its meanings to inform one's actions
and spiritual state. Thus, the Qur'an serves not only as a book of guidance but
as a means of refining one's connection with the divine, unlocking the sacred
formulas embedded within its verses.
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
