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THE HOLY QURAN – PART 9 - ETIQUETTES OF QURAN: TADABBUR

 

‘Tadabbur’ basically means ‘deep reflection’ or ‘deep contemplation’. In the Holy Quran, we have been instructed to reflect and contemplate over its verses; take admonition and see as to how they can be applied in our practical lives.

 

“(It is) a blessed book that We have sent down to you, so that they may contemplate over its verses, and that those who possess intellect may take admonition”. (38:29)

 

“Do they not contemplate the Quran, or are there locks on their hearts?” (47:24)

 

Our duty is that we should not only recite the Quran for the sake of it or for selfish gains rather we should recite it with understanding and pondering over its verses thereby benefiting from its admonitions.

 

Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (as) says: “There is no good in that recitation which is void of reflection and there is no good in that worship which is void of understanding”. (Bihar al-Anwaar)

 

He (as) also said, “Contemplate over the verses of Quran and take admonition from it, for verily it contains the most clear of admonitions”. (Ghurar al-Hikam)

 

Most Muslims accord respect to Quran but have unfortunately confined it to same. They do not consider Quran to be manual of this life, which contains Instructions from Allah (SWT), and guidance that leads us towards happiness and prosperity in this world and towards the path of eternal salvation.

 

The following traditions illustrates the importance of reciting Quran with reflection and understanding; taking admonition from it and applying its verses in the practical life:

 

The Holy Prophet (saww) said, “At times one recites Quran whilst Quran is cursing him”. (Bihar al-Anwaar)

 

Offering an explanation to this, the Holy Prophet (saww) mentioned, “You recite in Quran the evils, which you have been commanded to abstain from; if you do not abstain from them then you are not reciting it”. (Sharh of Ibn Abil-Hadeed)

 

Ibn ‘Aamir has reported that one day Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (as) said to him, “O brother of ‘Akk! If you remain alive (after me), you will see three types of people reciting Quran: A type for Allah (SWT); and a type for gaining this world; and a type for arguments. If it is possible for you to be among those who recite it for the sake of Allah (SWT) then do so”.

                                                                                    (Kanzul-‘Ummaal)

 

 

Mulla Mujahidali Sheriff

mulla@almahdi.org.uk

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