Reading the Qur’an is one of the greatest actions a Muslim can do in his life, In light of the difficulties, we go through in life, we always want someone to guide us to the right path How many times have you felt lost and confused in your life, not knowing where you should go, should you continue on the path or end everything and surrender to life’s difficulties? We aren’t born knowing exactly how to live, but it is an absolute miracle that we are all given an instruction manual to guide us on our journey of existence and help us fill those deep voids in our hearts. Now wondering what this guide is? The answer is the Holy Quran which God sent to us with words from Him to help us navigate life! Therefore, reading the Holy Qur’an has great and great merit in the sight of God, and whoever applies reading the Qur’an in his daily life has won a divine award, and obtained a clear answer to all the existential questions that disturb his thinking. The evidence for this is that the first word that was revealed to our master Muhammad from God was the word read. Why should every person read the Holy Quran? 1- Source of Guidance: Reading the Quran will help you find direction in your life and God has promised mankind that the effect of reading and understanding the Quran is to “take mankind from the depths of darkness to light” (14:1) “guides them to the ways of peace” (5:16) “guides to that which is most suitable and gives good tidings to the believers” (17:9) 2- Answers all questions The Qur’an will give you the answer to all your existential questions, and give you an idea of how to live with the aim of serving God Almighty. Many verses speak about the origins of existence, how the earth was created, how man was formed, and the sanctity of life and human existence. “He created death and life to test you as to which of you is best in deed.” (67:2) “I have created the jinn and humankind only for My worship.” (51:56) 3- The source of truth By reading the Qur’an, you will learn the truth about Islam. With the increasing phenomenon of Islamophobia, and the spread of many misconceptions about Islam around the world, the Qur’an shows you the truth about good, tolerant Islam, whose words have not changed since they were revealed to our Prophet Muhammad, like other religions that have been distorted. ” The Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: “Read the Qur’an, for it will come as an intercessor for its people on the Day of Resurrection.” [Narrated by Muslim] 4- Intercessor for sins Reading the Qur’an will intercede for us on the Day of Resurrection. The Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: “Read the Qur’an, then it will come as an intercessor for its people on the Day of Resurrection.” [Narrated by Muslim] 5- Great ranks, rewards, benefits and virtues Reciting the Qur’an daily has a great reward for those who read it. Even the recitation of one letter of the Qur’an carries a great reward. yes! You read it correctly, not a single surah, not a single verse, not a single word, will give you the reward for reciting each letter of the Qur’an. 6- Fills our hearts To fill our hearts with faith and goodness The Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: “The man who does not have a portion of the Qur’an inside him is like a ruined house.” [Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi] 7- The path to heaven Reading the Qur’an protects us from any evil and raises us to Paradise. The Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, said: “It will be said to the reciter of the Qur’an, ‘Recite and rise up, and recite as you used to recite in this world, for in the Hereafter you will recite’ a verse” [Narrated by Abu Dawud and Al-Tirmidhi] 8- Heals hearts Reading the Qur’an removes ailments from our hearts, heals our bodies, and fills us with mercy. Allah says in Surah Al-Israa’ [17:82] {We send the Qur’an as healing and mercy for those who believe} 9- Reading Quran is the source of tranquility Reading Quran is the source of tranquility; Reciting the Qur’an relaxes the heart and soul. cannot survive without the Qur’an. The Quran is food, water and medicine for your soul. gives you hope, builds connection with God, and heals our souls. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him said: “No people gather together reciting the Book of Allah and studying it, except that tranquility descends upon them, and mercy envelops them, and the noble angels surround them, and Allah SWT mentions them in the Heavens.” 10- Following footsteps of Prophet Muhammad The Qur’an was revealed to our beloved Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace. The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, referred to its etiquette and its importance to humanity. God Almighty said, “Indeed, God’s Messenger is a good example for anyone who hopes to (meet) God and the Last Day and remembers God often.” 11- Reciting Quran protects from senile old age It is clear that if we invest our youth in the remembrance of God, it is the best investment we can ever make. Its benefits in this world, as in the hereafter, are innumerable. It is really important to take advantage of youth before old age – as the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said. In the end, every Muslim must read the Holy Qur’an so that we may obtain divine wisdom and God’s blessing that protects us from the temptations of life in a world torn by pain and anguish, and we ask God to protect us from being among those who reject this divine gift .
