Are you one of those people who rarely touch the Quran? Or do you read it daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you to connect with the Quran.
1. before you touch it, purify your heart.
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The key to benefiting from the quran is to purify your heart from all filth before you open it. Be receptive to the speech of Allah. Remember when the prophet Muhammad was described by his noble Wife, Aa'ishah as a "walking Quran": in other words, he didn't just read and recite the Quran, he loved it.
2. Before you touch it, perform wudhu' ( ablution ).
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Doing your wudhu' is a good physical and mental preparation to remind you that you are not reading just another book. You are about to interact with Allah, the Most Exalted, so being clean should be a priority when communicating with him.
3. Start with reading only five minutes every day.
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Too often, we think that we should read the noble Quran for at least one whole hour. If you are not in the habit of reading regularly, this is too much. Start off with just five minutes daily. If you took care of step one, Insha Allah (Allah willing ), you will notice that those five minutes will become ten, then half an hour, then an hour, and maybe even more!
4. Try to understand what you have read.
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Five minutes of reading the Quran in Arabic is good, but you need to understand what you are reading. If you are not an Arab, or you don't understand the Arabic language, then make sure you have a good translation of the Quran in the language you understand best. Always try to read the translation of what you have read that day. This can be best achieved by going to a madrassa and learning the translation and Tafseer under capable ulama.
Regarding those who neglect the Glorious Quran by not reading or not understanding it, Allah Almighty says ( what means) :"and the Messenger has said, "O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Quran as [ a thing] abandoned. "[ Quran: 25: 30 ]
Allah Almighty informs us about his prophet and Messenger,
Muhammad that He said: "My Lord my people have abandoned -acting or listening - to the Quran" and that us because of the idol- worshipers do Dr not pay attention nor listen to the Quran, as All a h says (what means): "And those who disbelieve says, " Do not listen to the Quran and speak noisily during [ the recitation of] it that perhaps you will overcome. " [Quran 41: 26]
5. Remember that the noble Quran is far more interactive than a CD.
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in an age of "interactive" CD-ROMs and computer programs, a number if people think books are passive and boring. But the Quran is not like that. Remember that when you read the Glorious Quran, you are interacting with Almighty Allah. He, Almighty is talking to you, so pay attention. Try to listen with the ears of the heart and accept the message and instructions given within. [ Was pizza qurial Quraan fastamioo lahu was ansitu laallakum turhamun]
6. Do not just read, you have to listen too.
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There are now many audio cassettes and CDs of the Quran, a number of them with translations as well. It would be a good idea to put on your Walkman or your car's CD or stereo as you drive to and from work. Use this in addition to your daily Quran reading, not as a replacement for it.
7. Make du'aa' (supplication ).
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Ask Allah, the Most Exalted, to guide you when you read the Quran. Your aim is to sincerely, for the love of Allah, Interact with Him by reading, understanding and applying His blessed words. Pray to Allah for help and guidance.
Whilst making du'aa', you have a direct connection with Allah Almighty so try to pour your heart out. Do not let anything distract you. The prophet said:
"Make du'aa' and be assured of it being answered, and know that Allah, the Exalted, does not answer a dua' from a careless heart which is not concentrating. " [At-tirmithi]
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