The Holy Book Quran is fountain head of entire knowledge, but there is a striking difference between the Quran and other books. The Quran is word of Allah (SWT) and books on various branches of knowledge are human studies of Allah’s creation. These books deal with specific subjects and topics. There is no way to compare these books with the Quran. The Quran is a gem of our knowledge and learning that man needs till end of his life. All knowledge is only originates from deep sea of the Quran. This is the basic truth of Islamic doctrine of knowledge. We need to get out of the darkness of ignorance and move towards the limelight and bright future under the guidance of Quran. The Holy Prophet (SAW) said,
“O people I am leaving behind among you the Book Quran and the Sunnah (way of Prophet (SAW)), if you follow these in letter and spirit you will never be strayed.”
Studying and discussing upon the meanings of the Qur'an is a highly important matter. Its knowledge is like a sea: the deeper one dives into it, the more and more pearls he will find out. Hence it is no surprise that voluminous exegetical works exist to elaborate its meaning. With the same diligence and scrupulousness that the Words of the Qur'an were preserved and transmitted from generation to generation, so too were its meanings and explanations. This science of Qur'anic exegesis is considered the most honorable of all sciences, and is like a key unlocking the treasure that is the Qur'an. Words pour out incessantly to explain its teachings and to exhort us to live by it. Our predecessors have set a great precedence in their attachment and reflection upon the Qur'an. Some of them would spend entire nights or mornings reflecting and weeping upon a single verse.
Why learning Quran?
The Quran is the last and final message of Almighty Allah (SWT) through His Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him), which guarantees success for mankind in this world and life hereafter. Allah Almighty has laid down all the laws of valuable knowledge, good deeds and prosperity of the whole mankind in His Book (Quran). In the present era the Muslims are politically, financially, culturally and socially reached the verge of decay and destruction only because they have turned a deaf ear towards The Quran. The only solution to overcome the miserable plight of Muslim is to follow the teachings of Holy Quran. It is stated in the Quran
“And how will you disbelieve (now) while you are (fortunate) ones to whom the Verses of Allah are recited, and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is (himself) present among you? And whoever holds fast to (the Embrace of) Allah is most surely guided to the straight path.”
(Sura A’l-Imran 3, verse # 101)
To develop close affinity with the Quran and to understand it is the most important need of the hour. When a man starts learning or teaching the Quran, the doors of spiritual satisfaction and solace start opening in his heart. Holy Quran makes the character of its reader unprecedented and exemplary.
“And indeed we have made the Qur’an easy for direction and guidance, but is there anyone who will take advice?”
(Sura Al-Qamar 54, verse # 17)
Students and teachers of the Quran both have been praised many times in Ahadith (traditions) by the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him).
“The Best amongst you is (he) who learns and teaches the Quran.”
(Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 4, Hadith # 4739)
In today’s world of internet it has become very easy to learn and understand Quran as there are many sources available on the internet providing online mp3 Quran audio in English, Hindi and in many more languages. You can read and listen Quran teachings online. Islamic books in English and Hindi are also a good source to know and understand about Islamic teachings.
“O people I am leaving behind among you the Book Quran and the Sunnah (way of Prophet (SAW)), if you follow these in letter and spirit you will never be strayed.”
Studying and discussing upon the meanings of the Qur'an is a highly important matter. Its knowledge is like a sea: the deeper one dives into it, the more and more pearls he will find out. Hence it is no surprise that voluminous exegetical works exist to elaborate its meaning. With the same diligence and scrupulousness that the Words of the Qur'an were preserved and transmitted from generation to generation, so too were its meanings and explanations. This science of Qur'anic exegesis is considered the most honorable of all sciences, and is like a key unlocking the treasure that is the Qur'an. Words pour out incessantly to explain its teachings and to exhort us to live by it. Our predecessors have set a great precedence in their attachment and reflection upon the Qur'an. Some of them would spend entire nights or mornings reflecting and weeping upon a single verse.
Why learning Quran?
The Quran is the last and final message of Almighty Allah (SWT) through His Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him), which guarantees success for mankind in this world and life hereafter. Allah Almighty has laid down all the laws of valuable knowledge, good deeds and prosperity of the whole mankind in His Book (Quran). In the present era the Muslims are politically, financially, culturally and socially reached the verge of decay and destruction only because they have turned a deaf ear towards The Quran. The only solution to overcome the miserable plight of Muslim is to follow the teachings of Holy Quran. It is stated in the Quran
“And how will you disbelieve (now) while you are (fortunate) ones to whom the Verses of Allah are recited, and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is (himself) present among you? And whoever holds fast to (the Embrace of) Allah is most surely guided to the straight path.”
(Sura A’l-Imran 3, verse # 101)
To develop close affinity with the Quran and to understand it is the most important need of the hour. When a man starts learning or teaching the Quran, the doors of spiritual satisfaction and solace start opening in his heart. Holy Quran makes the character of its reader unprecedented and exemplary.
“And indeed we have made the Qur’an easy for direction and guidance, but is there anyone who will take advice?”
(Sura Al-Qamar 54, verse # 17)
Students and teachers of the Quran both have been praised many times in Ahadith (traditions) by the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him).
“The Best amongst you is (he) who learns and teaches the Quran.”
(Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 4, Hadith # 4739)
In today’s world of internet it has become very easy to learn and understand Quran as there are many sources available on the internet providing online mp3 Quran audio in English, Hindi and in many more languages. You can read and listen Quran teachings online. Islamic books in English and Hindi are also a good source to know and understand about Islamic teachings.