Sunnats of Reciting the Quraan Majeed (5)
At the Time of Azaan and when the Two Armies Meet in Battle
Hazrat Sahl bin Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There are two times when duas are not rejected or very seldom will duas made at these two times not be accepted; at the time of the azaan and when the both armies meet in battle.” [1]
Sunnats and Aadaab of Reciting the Quraan Majeed - Part Two
Written by user213. Recite the Quraan Majeed in a beautiful voice. However, you should refrain from imitating the tunes and styles of the singers, etc. [1]
Hazrat Baraa bin Aazib (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Beautify (your recitation of) the Quraan Majeed through your voices (through reciting it in a beautiful voice).” [2]
Sunnats and Aadaab of Reciting the Quraan Majeed - Part One
Written by user21. Ensure that your mouth is clean before reciting the Quraan Majeed. [1]
It is reported that Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “Indeed your mouths are pathways for the Quraan Majeed (i.e. your mouths are used to recite the Quraan Majeed). Hence, cleanse your mouths through using the miswaak.” [2]
2. Hold the Quraan Majeed with utmost respect and always keep it on a high place with honour. Do not place the Quraan Majeed on the floor or in any place where it will not be respected. [3]
A Light in the World and Treasure in the Hereafter
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, “I once asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), ‘O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), please give me some advice.’ Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, ‘Hold firm onto taqwa, for it is the head (highest) of all deeds.’ I then said, ‘O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), please give me more advice.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, ‘Hold firm onto the recitation of the Qur’aan Majeed, for it is a light for you in this world and a treasure for you in the Hereafter.’” [1]
Allah Ta‘ala has blessed the Ummah of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) with an ocean that has no shores. This ocean is filled with pearls, emeralds, rubies and every form of priceless treasure. The more one draws from this ocean, the more one will benefit. This ocean will never deplete but will continue to bless one in this world and the next. This shoreless ocean is the Quraan Majeed.
The Quraan Majeed is the greatest bounty of Allah Ta‘ala on this Ummah. It is the Divine speech of Allah Ta‘ala to His creation and there is no bounty in the world that can equal it.
As long as the Ummah firmly holds onto the Quraan Majeed and fulfill its rights, it will be a source of light for them in this world and in the grave. Furthermore, on the Day of Qiyaamah, it will accompany them on the plains of Resurrection until it enters them into Paradise.