Lessons are informed insights from scholars and seekers of knowledge, distinct from primary sources such as Tafsir (the scholarly interpretation of the Quran).
Recite the Qur’an slowly as it will enable you to contemplate, think and see beyond the words. Especially if you don't know the Arabic and you don't know the meaning. Reading in this way will not only help you to understand but it will showing greater respect and reverence to Him (ﷻ), His book (ﷻ), and it will have much deeper effect on your heart!
Abdullah b. ‘Amr narrates that the Prophet (saws) said: 'The one who is devoted to the Qur’an will be told: ‘Recite! Rise and recite beautifully as you used to do in the world. Your station will be at the last ayah you recited.’' [Sound: Narrated by Abu Dawud (1464), and at-Tirmidhi (3141), and Ahmad (6799), and authenticated by Ibn Hibbân (766)] #hadith#paradise#reward#recitation#tarteel#beauty
Abu Wâ’il narrates that a man came to Ibn Mas‘ood and said: I recited the concise surahs in one unit of prayer last night. He said: 'That is quick, like the quick recitation of poetry. I certainly know the corresponding Surahs that the Prophet (saws) used to recite together.' Then he mentioned twenty Surahs from the Mufassal Surahs, two in each unit of prayer. [Agreed upon: Narrated by al-Bukhari (775) in this wording, and Muslim (822)] #hadith#...
"You enfolded one! Stand..." This is a call from on high, given by God Almighty. Stand, for you have a great mission and a heavy burden. Stand, for you need to put in sustained efforts. Stand, for the time of sleep and comfort is over. You need to prepare for the task ahead of you.
This is an awesome command requiring the Prophet to pull himself out from the warmth of his bed in a comfortable home and with a happy family life s...
2 years ago · Referencing Ayah 11:88, 73:1-5, 74:1-5
The spirituality of a leader
The Prophet (peace be upon him) is commanded to stand and pray at night and to recite the Quran in a measured manner. This command precedes the command to stand and warn others in public. This sequence provides us with an important rule when it comes to prioritising our own self development and aligning our intentions sincerely before Allah, before we go out to develop others.
It wasn’t until the Madinah period, more than 13 years after the first revelation, that fasting was mandated, alcohol was outlawed, and other rulings regarding dress and social conduct were revealed. Even the five daily prayers were not prescribed until the Isra’ and Mi’raj, roughly ten years after the beginning of Prophethood. But consider this interesting fact: the night prayer (qiyam) was prescribed at the very beginning for the early Muslims! ...
In the first few verses revealed from the Quran, God commanded Prophet Muhammad (s) to stand up. To rise. 'Qum'
The Prophet was wrapped in his garments and he was frightened, confused, and overwhelmed. He saw the Angel Jibreel for the first time and was paralyzed by the experience. The first powerful words of the Quran had been revealed and imprinted onto his heart.