إِنَّ عَلَيْنَا جَمْعَهُۥ وَقُرْءَانَهُۥ


Most people make New Year's resolutions, but about 90% fail to keep them beyond two weeks. This is a well-discussed topic among psychologists. A primary reason for this failure is that people crave immediate results - يحبون العاجلة- instant gratification. When they don't receive it, they quit pursuing their goals.

Another significant reason for the failure of these resolutions is that people often set collective and competitive goals. They draw inspiration from others in their social circle and set objectives, but hardly anyone reaches the endpoint. This is because they haven't internalized their goals. They lack the roadmap for actualization.
(https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/2025/01/01/new-year-make-resolutions)

I've experienced this myself. I once read a tweet saying, "Alhamdulillah, I didn't miss a single Tahajjud prayer this year." I read it with envy, wondering how someone could maintain such consistency. I thought I'd try too, but I failed miserably. My entire year had barely two months of consistent Tahajjud prayers.

Upon reflection, I realized I had approached Tahajjud as an exercise, focusing on waking up at midnight to pray a certain number of rakats. However, I hadn't taken the first step on the path that leads to this habit. My motivation was superficial, sparked by that tweet, rather than a genuine desire to cultivate this practice. 

Allah SWT didn't even approve of this approach for the Quran. Revelation wasn't just about reciting the Quran; if it were, Allah wouldn't have told His beloved Prophet (PBUH) to slow down with the revelation. Instead, Allah SWT provided a roadmap for the Quran: gathering, recitation, following, and clarification. (جمع، قرأۃ، اتباع، بیان)
These four steps marked the journey from revelation to realization.
These same four steps are crucial for the actualization of our goals. Whether it's establishing a consistent Tahajjud prayer, reciting and memorizing the Quran, or any other objective, it requires more than just physical effort. It demands a continuous exercise of both heart and mind, a relentless pursuit that drives us to reach the ultimate goal.

So we are faced with two choices: either chase the elusive dream of instant gratification or embark on a journey of unwavering resolve, prioritizing long-term fulfillment and striving for goals that yield eternal triumph. 
May Allah SWT guide us to set goals that are worthy of pursuit, as we strive to emulate the noble values of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and may we remain steadfast in our obedience to his revered teachings.

Do not rush your tongue trying to memorize ˹a revelation of˺ the Quran.

It is certainly upon Us to ˹make you˺ memorize and recite it.

So once We have recited a revelation ˹through Gabriel˺, follow its recitation ˹closely˺.

Then it is surely upon Us to make it clear ˹to you˺.

But no! In fact, you love this fleeting world,

Iraj Marjan's Reflection on Surah Al-Qiyaama:16 - 21

Allah, the King of Absolute Truth, has blessed us with the best gift, the Qur'an. His words are true. We should not only  seek the truth, but live according to it, which takes time. 
 
SUBHANALLAH ... How profoundly Allah revealed that we should not hasten with the Quran....Yet we fail. We humans are always in a hurry. 

We  are being diverted from the true essence when we hurryup things.

Water is good for us, but we need to be careful not to drown in it. Similarly, we should not just drown in knowledge without practicing it in our lives. 

Drinking water in sips makes it more enjoyable and healthy. May Allah help us to think ponder and reflect upon quran little by little and make our heart firm.

May Allah, with immeasurable mercy, help to  purify our heart and soul with every sip of the Quran. 

Aameen

Exalted is Allah, the True King! Do not rush to recite ˹a revelation of˺ the Quran ˹O Prophet˺ before it is ˹properly˺ conveyed to you, and pray, “My Lord! Increase me in knowledge.”

The disbelievers say, “If only the Quran had been sent down to him all at once!” ˹We have sent it˺ as such ˹in stages˺ so We may reassure your heart with it. And We have revealed it at a deliberate pace.

Maryam's Reflection on Surah Al-Qiyaama:17 - 18

JUZ 29
RAMADHAN WILL LEAVE US BUT MAY WE NEVER  LEAVE RAMADHAN
Let those who worship Ramadhan know that Ramadhan will leave  
But  for those who worship Allah, they know that Allah is The Ever-Living.

JUZ 29 closes Ramadhan with the call for da'wah.
Juz 29 gives a checklist on how to spread The Quran as "Hudan linnaas"; a Guide for all humanity.

Al Mulk : is reiterating our responsibility to spread the Quran far and wide, even with one ayah.
Al Qalam ayat 14 : tells us that da'wah with the best actions emanating from the best akhlak is way better than a thousand words.
Al Haqqah ayat 44-47 : deals with the integrity of person doing da'wah (da’ie) and the content of the da'wah
Nuh : inspiring the high standard for patience in da'wah
Al Jin : puts the stress on sound knowledge and good listening skills to have maximum input for da'wah
Al Muzzammil : stresses on the night worship when the Quran hits the heart of the da'ie before he goes out to touch others’ hearts 
Al Muddaththir : talks of character building for the da'ie to be out of his comfort zone and to avoid bad character
Al Qiyamah : pushes for the commitment to learn from teachers and to source  expert transmission of knowledge (talaqqi) from a mentor
Al Insan : tells us of the ultimate motivation for the da'ie is his eventual meeting with Allah SWT in the paradise of Zanjabila where Allah SWT will appreciate him for his services
Al-Mursalat Ayat 4-5 : likens the da'ie to  raindrops that fall slowly and gently rejuvenating the dead earth

Barakallaahu fikum.

#JUZ29 #Ramadhan

And you are truly ˹a man˺ of outstanding character.

Had the Messenger made up something in Our Name,

We would have certainly seized him by his right hand,

and none of you could have shielded him ˹from Us˺!