Reciting the Qur'an in Ramadhan

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[QURAN - Part 1] Reciting the Qur'an in Ramadhan

Abu Umamah (radiallaahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said: "Recite the Qur'aan for indeed it will come on the Day of Judgement as an intercessor for its Ashaab (those who read, memorize and implement it)." (Saheeh Muslim). This hadeeth indicates the virtues of reciting the Qur'aan, the greatness of its reward and that it will intercede for its holders on the Day of Judgement towards their entrance into Paradise.

An-Nawaas Ibn Sama'aan (radiallaahu anhu) reported: "I heard the Messenger of Allaah(sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) say: 'The Qur'aan will be brought on the Day of Judgement as well as the people who used to act upon it. Surat-ul-Baqarah and Aali 'Imraan will then approach them.' The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) likened them to three examples, which I have not forgotten afterwards. He (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said: 'As if they were two clouds or two dark black canopies with light between them both or like two flocks of birds stretching their wings in the air pleading for the one who recited them.'" (Reported by Muslim)

'Abdullaah Ibn 'Amr (radiallaahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said: "The fast and the Qur'aan will intercede for the servant on the Day of Judgement. The fast will say: 'My Lord, I restricted him from food and drink, so allow me to intercede for him.' And the Qur'aan will say: 'I prevented him from sleeping at night, so allow me to intercede for him.' So they will be allowed to intercede." (Saheeh Muslim)

Therefore, it is essential for the person fasting to recite the Qur'aan much during these blessed days and honorable nights. For indeed, there is a special virtue for the abundance of recitation in
these days, which is not found in any other month. One should take advantage of the nobleness of time during this month, in which Allaah revealed the Qur'aan.

There is a special merit to reciting the Qur'aan in the nights of Ramadaan. For indeed, the night brings an end to the busy daily affairs, the enthusiasm is roused and the heart and the tongue mount upon reflecting. And Allaah is the one in whom we seek assistance.

It is reported that Jibreel(alaiyhis salaam) used to meet with the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) during each night of Ramadaan and they would rehearse/recite the Qur'aan together. (Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim). So if making thikr(remembrance of Allaah) were better than the Qur'aan or equal to it (on these nights), they would have done that all the time or at certain times along with constantly gathering for that occasion.

Thus, this hadeeth illustrates the precedence of reciting/rehearsing the Qur'aan during Ramadaan. The gathering together for that occasion(ie. Taraweeh salaah) is another means of acquiring of rehearsing and listening to the Glorious Qur'an.

The predecessors of this ummah would recite the Qur'aan constantly during Ramadaan. And when they would fast, they would sit in the masaajid and say: "We will guard our fast and not backbite anyone."

They would recite the Qur'aan in their prayer and out of it. 'Uthmaan (radiallaahu anhu) would complete the recitation of the (whole) Qur'aan once a day. And some of the Salaf(pious predecessors) would complete it during their qiyaam in Ramadaan every three nights. Some of them would do it every seven days and some every ten days.

Imam Shaafi'ee(rahmatullahi alaiyh) would complete the Qur'aan sixty times during Ramadaan, while reciting it outside of prayer. Al-Aswad would recite the whole Qur'aan every two nights of Ramadaan. Qataadah would always compete the Qur'aan every seven days. He would do it every three days in Ramadaan, and during the last ten days, he would do it every night.

Al-Haafidh Ibn Rajab (rahimahullaah) said: "The forbiddance of reciting the Qur'aan in less than three days (as stated in a hadeeth) has only been mentioned in regards to its being done on a normal basis. As for the specific times that are virtuous, such as the month of Ramadaan and especially the nights in which the night of Al-Qadr is sought. Or those places that are virtuous, such as Makkah for the one who enters it without residing there, then it is recommended to recite the Qur'aan a lot in these times and places, seeking the merits connected with their time and place. This is the opinion of Ahmad, Abu Ishaaq and other scholars. And the actions of others indicate that as has been stated previously." (Lataa'if-ul-Ma'aarif)

The person reciting the Qur'aan must observe the proper etiquettes of recitation. Some of them are that: He make his intention sincerely for Allaah, that he recite it whilst being in a state of purity, that he use the Siwaak and that he recite it while pondering on its meaning and observing total consciousness. Allaah says: "A Book, which We have revealed to you in order that its verses may be pondered upon, so that the people of understanding may be reminded."

Also, from the etiquettes of the recitation is that one does not stop his reciting in order to speak to someone else. Indeed, when many people sit to recite the Qur'aan, and there are people sitting next to them, a majority of the time, they stop their recitation and speak to their neighbors. This is not proper since it is turning away from the recitation without a valid reason.

And it is on the one who recites, to act upon the Qur'aan, making permissible its Halaal and forbidding its Haraam, so that the Qur'aan can be a proof for him on the Day of Judgement and intercede for him in entering the gardens of bliss.
Source: Ahaadeeth As-Siyaam: Ahkaam wa Adaab (pg.63-65) (trans. Qur'an was-Sunnah Association, NY)

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[RockStarr]

Asalaams. Thats really nice. Jzk for that. Very helpfull information, we should totally act upon it.


Imam Shaafi'ee(rahmatullahi alaiyh) would complete the Qur'aan sixty times during Ramadaan, while reciting it outside of prayer. Al-Aswad would recite the whole Qur'aan every two nights of Ramadaan. Qataadah would always compete the Qur'aan every seven days. He would do it every three days in Ramadaan, and during the last ten days, he would do it every night.


Wow mashallah. Its funny how these days many muslims find it hard to complete the Qur'an even once in Ramadan.
Im making sure I complete it this month. I would feel sooo guilty if i dont, It would be like a missed blessing from Allah.

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[QURAN - Part 2] The Method of Concentration when Reciting the Quran

It is a normal practice that when a person is asked to recite the Qur'an, one will recite it very beautifully. As far as possible, one will recite with full concentration, a good tune and bear in mind all the necessary rules. Based on this, when you wish to recite the Qur'an, think to yourself that Allah Himself has said: "Let Me listen to you, I want to see how you read." You should bear in mind that Allah is listening carefully to what you are reading. You should also think to yourself that if you read with caution when someone else is listening to you, then how much more caution you will have to exercise when reciting to Allah. Once you have taken all these factors into consideration, commence reciting. As long as you are reciting, try and maintain these thoughts in your mind. If your recitation begins to falter and your concentration begins to drift, stop your recitation for a little while and bring the above-mentioned factors back to mind. In so doing, Inshâ Allah, your recitation will become correct and clear and your concentration will also be maintained. If you practice this over a period of time, you will be able to concentrate with ease.

Advice from a pious Predecessor

PART 3 TO FOLLOW.....

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[Beekz]

Masallah this is very good. Each and every one of us muslims should recite the Holy Qu'ran not just in the month of Ramadan but in our every day lives.

I tell you why on the day of qiyament two white figures will stand in front of us. Your going to look to the right and say to it who are you? and its going to say im your Namaaz then your going to look to your left and say to it who are you? its going to say im your Qu'ran.

So we have to pray our Namaaz and read our Qu'ran and build it in this life so that in the hereafter it will be there. If we don't read it in this life then in there hereafter it wont be there

Make sense.

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[QURAN - Part 3]Easy Method to complete the recitation of the Qur'an in a Month

Ramadhan is the month of the Qura'an.

Do you want to finish reading the Glorious Qur'an this Ramadhan Insha-Allah ? All one has to do is to read around 4.5 pages after each salaah.

4.5 X 5 salaahs a day X 30 days = 604 pages(approximately the number of pages in the Qur'an )

I never knew it was that easy to read the whole Quran each month, by spending few minutes after each salaah, AND WHAT AN INVESTMENT !!! and if one, wants to complete the recitation of the Glorious Qur'an once every two months, recite just 2 pages after each salaah. Each letter one reads counts 10 hasanat;

what about a word ??

what about a line ??

what about a page ??

what about a juz???

what about the whole Qur'an ??..........??

May we gather courage and strength to increase our recitation of the Qur'an in the month of Ramadhan.

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JUST YOU HAVE TO WRITE N SAY SUBHAN ALLAH

SUBHAN ALLAH

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Sajda Tilawat

THE AYAT OF SAJDATUT TILAWAT
There are 14 Aayaat of the Qur'an after the recital of which Sajdatut Tilawat has to be made. These are indicated by the word 'As Sajdah' shown in the margin and also on the specific Aayaat. (Note: The second Sajdah in Surah Haj is to be performed by the Shafi'ees, and the Sajdah in Surah Saad is not a Sajdatut Tilawat for the Shafi'ees. This is a Sajdatush Shukr for the Shafi'ees and should be performed only out of Salat.The niyyah(intention) for this is: 'Nawaytu Sajdatush Shukri lillahi Ta'aala').

According to the Shafi'es and Hanafis there are 14 sajda tilawat in the Noble Quran. The Hanbalis state that there are 15 sajdas whilst the Malikis say that there are eleven sajda tilawat in the Noble Quran.
When reciting or listening to the Qur'an and on reaching any of these Aayaat it is Waajib to perform a single Sajdah, according to the Hanafi's. According to Imaam Shafi'ee Rahmatullahi Alayh it is Sunnah. The Hanafi scholars say that it is compulsory upon the reciter and listener to perform the 14 sajdas. The vast majority of jurists, namely, Malikis, Shafi'es, Hanbalis state that it is sunnah and not compulsory. However if one is unable to perform the Sajdah at once then it could be performed soon after. This Sajdah is not Waajib for women when they are in a state of Haidh or Nifaas.

If an Aayat of Sajdah is read in Salaat then the Sajdah must be made immediately in the Salaat. The method of performing Sajdatut Tilawat in Salaat is to complete the Aayat and then immediately go down into Sajdah whilst saying Allahu Akbar. After the Sajdah return to the standing position whilst saying Allahu Akbar and continue recital without first reading 'Bismillah'.

If an Aayat of Sajdah is repeated several times while seated in one place then only one Sajdah is Waajib. When one Sajdah Aayat is read at several different places or if separate Aayaat are recited at various places then the corresponding number of Sajdahs will have to be performed A small house, or the chamber of the Masjid is regarded as one place. It is desirable to read the Aayat of Sajda inaudibly to avoid making the Sajdah Waaj'ib on others who are within hearing distance. It is makrooh to recite the Qur'an and deliberately omit reading the Aayat of Sajdah to avoid performing the Sajdah.

HOW TO PERFORM THE SAJDATUT TILAWAT
The same conditions regarding Tahaarat, Wudhu etc. that apply to Salat are applicable to Sajdatut Tilaawat. Sajdatut Tilawat is prohibited whilst the sun is rising, precisely at noon, and from the time the colour of the sun changes before sunset until the sun has fully set.


The Hanafi method: It is Mustahab (desirable) to stand up and say: 'Allahu Akbar' without raising the hands; then go straight down into Sajdah; read 'Subhaana Rabbiyal A'ala' three times; arise out of Sajdah and 'whilst standing up say; 'Allahu Akbar'. There is no Tasleem (Salaam) after standing up. Although it is better to begin and end this Sajdah from a standing position, it is also correct to commence and terminate it from the Jalsa (sitting) position.

The Shafi'ee method:
First say the niyat for Sajdatut Tilawat thus: 'Nawaytu Sajdatut Tilaawati lillahi Ta'ala' . Then recite the Takbeeratul Ihraam(whilst lifting hands as in salaat) by saying 'Allahu Akbar' and perform one sajdah. Thereafter whilst standing up say the Takbeer (Allahu Akbar) and then recite the Tasleem(salaam) to complete the sajdah.
Source: Waterval Islamic Institute
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