Khairukum man ta'allamal Qur'an wa'allamahu

'The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teaches it to others"

Friday, January 28, 2011

Purifying your intention

 First and foremost, the most important thing is to purify your intention. From the basic teachings of our religion is that every deed is rewarded according to its intention. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
Verily actions are by intentions, and every man shall have what he intended.” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree and Saheeh Muslim


Know that you are about to embark on a journey to carry out one of the greatest and most blessed deeds, a journey that will make you from the best of people amongst mankind, a journey that will make you one of the protectors of Allah’s Speech and revelation. The rewards for memorising the Qur’aan are immense and so it is important that your heart is purified from anything that will taint your intention and as a result give you no fruits for the time you spent memorising and reciting the Qur’aan.

Make it a point to implement its teachings in your character and life. Because the Quran is not just there to be recited, but to be acted upon as well. And no one has more of a duty to act according to the Quran than those who carry it in their chests

ALGAMDULILAH

i FEEL that If you really are sincere and true in your desire to memorise the Quran, you need to make it your number one priority. Everything else in your life should work around this goal instead of the other way round. Merely saying you want it isn’t enough, your actions are what will prove the statement of your tongue. And if Allah sees you striving to succeed in it, He will make it easy for you
as He has said in Soorah al-’Ankaboot:

وَالَّذِينَ جَاهَدُوا فِينَا لَنَهْدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا وَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمَعَ الْمُحْسِنِينَ

As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths. And verily, Allaah is with the Muhsinoon (good doers). [Al-'Ankaboot 29:69]

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