THE VIRTUE OF THE QUR’AN

 

📖 THE VIRTUE OF THE QUR’AN 📖

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

ALLĀH ﷻ SAYS:

لَقَدْ أَنزَلْنَا إِلَيْكُمْ كِتَابًا فِيهِ ذِكْرُكُمْ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ

“Indeed, We have sent down to you a Book in which is your reminder. Then will you not reason?”

📖 Qur’an 21:10

WHAT DOES THIS VERSE TEACH US?

According to Tafsir As-Sa‘di, ALLĀH Azzawajal has revealed the noble Qur’an as a source of reminder, honour, dignity, and elevated status for those who believe in it, reflect upon its teachings, obey its commands, and abstain from its prohibitions.

The Qur’an is not merely a book to be recited; it is a divine guide to be understood, followed, and applied in our daily lives.

When individuals and societies adhere to its teachings, they attain goodness and honour. When they turn away from its guidance, they expose themselves to humiliation and loss.

ALLĀH Azzawajal asks:

أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ

“Then will you not reason?”

This is a powerful reminder to reflect upon the Qur’an, understand its message, and allow it to guide our decisions, character, and relationship with our Creator.

📚 THE QUR’AN: A SOURCE OF ELEVATION OR HUMILIATION

Amir ibn Wathilah reported that Nafi‘ ibn ‘Abd al-Harith met ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab رضي الله عنه at ‘Usfan. ‘Umar رضي الله عنه had appointed him as a governor over Makkah.

When ‘Umar رضي الله عنه asked whom he had appointed over the people of the valley, Nafi‘ mentioned Ibn Abza, a freed slave.

Upon learning that Ibn Abza had been appointed, ‘Umar رضي الله عنه asked about him. Nafi‘ explained that he was knowledgeable about the Book of ALLĀH and the rulings of the Shari‘ah.

‘Umar رضي الله عنه then said that he had heard the Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ say:

“Indeed, ALLĀH raises some people by this Book and lowers others by it.”

📚 Sahih Muslim 817

🌿 LESSONS FOR US TODAY

The Qur’an elevates those who honour it by believing in it, learning it, understanding its guidance, and acting upon its teachings.

Ibn Abza’s appointment reminds us that true worth is not determined merely by wealth, social class, family background, or worldly status. Knowledge of the Qur’an and commitment to the teachings of Islam are among the qualities that deserve recognition.

Likewise, the honour of a Muslim community is not measured solely by its material possessions or worldly influence, but also by its faith, righteousness, justice, and adherence to the guidance of ALLĀH Azzawajal.

Dear brothers and sisters in Islam, let us ask ourselves:

▪️ Do we recite the Qur’an regularly? ▪️ Do we strive to understand its meanings? ▪️ Do we apply its teachings in our homes, businesses, relationships, and daily decisions? ▪️ Does the Qur’an change our character and bring us closer to ALLĀH Azzawajal?

Remember, the Qur’an was revealed not simply to be placed on shelves or recited without reflection, but to guide humanity from darkness into light.

May ALLĀH Azzawajal make the Noble Qur’an the light of our hearts, the healing of our souls, the remover of our worries, and the guide for our lives. May HE grant us the ability to recite it correctly, understand it deeply, act upon it sincerely, and attain honour through it in this world and the Hereafter.

🤲 Aameen Yaa Rabbal Aalameen.