Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur’an and indeed, We will be its guardian. (Al-Hijr 15:9)
The Glorious Quran is the pure word of God. There is not a single word therein that is not divine. Divine verses therefore, have not been mingled with the history of the Arabs or the events that occurred during the period its revelation.
Watch this interesting talk with Dr. Muhammad Salah to learn more about the fact of the preservation of the Quran.
Is There a Difference in Reward between Listening and Reciting Qur’an?
There are many verses and Prophetic hadiths that command us to recite the Qur’an. Allah Almighty says:
And recite the Qur’an with measured recitation. (Al-Muzzammil 74:4)
Abu Umama said that he heard Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) saying: “Recite the Qur’an, for on the Day of Resurrection it will come as an intercessor for those who recite It.” (Muslim)
Also, the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to listen to the Qur’an from his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). `Abdullah ibn Mas`ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him, “Recite the Qur’an to me.” `Abdullah said, “Shall I recite (the Qur’an) to you while it has been revealed upon you?” He said, “I like to hear it from others.” (Al-Bukhari)
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And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought. (Ar-Rum 30:21)
Jabir narrated that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: “Iblis places his throne upon water; he then sends detachments (for creating dissension) ; the nearer to him in rank are those who are most notorious in creating dissension. One of them comes and says: “I did so and so.” And he says: “You have done nothing.” Then one amongst them comes and says: “I did not spare so and so until I sowed the seed of discord between a husband and a wife.” The Satan goes near him and says: “You have done well.” A’mash said: He then embraces him.” (Muslim)
It was narrated from Ibn `Abbas that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The best of you is the one who is best to his wife, and I am the best of you to my wives.” (Ibn Majah)
In today’s world with a lot of misunderstandings flying around about marriage in Islam even Muslims sometimes wonder if Quran let’s spouses abuse each other. The Quran and Sunnah clearly illustrate the relationship between spouses. The Quran says the relationship is based on tranquility, unconditional love, tenderness, protection, encouragement, peace, kindness, comfort, justice and mercy. What is the truth? Why do these misunderstandings arise? Watch this interesting video to get the answers with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim.
Ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “All of you are guardians and responsible for your subjects. The ruler is a guardian of his subjects, the man is a guardian of his family, the woman is a guardian and is responsible for her husband’s house and his offspring; and so all of you are guardians and are responsible for your subjects.” (Agreed Upon)
In another hadith, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “[Whoever recites a letter] from Allah’s Book, then he receives the reward from it, and the reward of ten the like of it. I do not say that Alif Lam Mim is a letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter.” (At-Tirmidhi)
As parents, we wish to see the success of our children in this life and the next. We know that at a young age, children are able to absorb more and retain more information, so at what age would it be appropriate for us to start teaching them the Quran? Watch this short video to get the answer with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim.
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