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Reciting the Qur'aan in Ramadaan

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.

Abu Umaamah (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.

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."

KHUSHOO IN SALAAH - JUMU'AH
15 NOV 2024

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