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A Precious Gem

If we look closely at the words of the Quran, we will find a Sovereign, to whom belongs all Dominion and all praise and thanks are due to him, all affairs are in his grasp, and he is the source and the end of all affairs. He rose over his throne, and no secret of his kingdom shall ever be hidden from him, as he is the knower of the servants souls. He alone is the planner of the kingdom’s affairs. He hears, see, grants, averts, rewards, punishes, honors, abases, creates, gives and takes life, provides estimates, judges, and conducts the affairs of man.

The decree, whether minor or major, descend and ascend by his permission. Nothing can move, even equal to the weight of an atom, except by his permission; not a leaf falls, but he knows it.

Lets think about the way, in which he praises and glorifies himself, and how he warns his servants and guides them to happiness and salvation, by directing their interest to the right path. He warns them against the way of destruction. He acquaints them with his Names and Attributes, and he gets closer to them by bestowing his blessings and grace upon them. He reminds them of his blessings, and orders them to the way of salvation. He warns them against his wrath, reminding them of the reward prepared for them if they are obedient, and also of the torment prepared for them if they are disobedient. He narrates the stories of the believers and the disbelievers as well as the end of both parties.

He praises the believers by virtue of their good deeds and qualities, and he dispraises his enemies by their wrong doings and evil qualities. He sets forth parables and provides evidence and proof. He refutes the lies of his enemies by portraying the best of answers, and believing the truthful and belying the liars. He says the truth and guides to the right path.

He calls to the dwelling of peace, mentioning its characteristics, and its bliss. He warns against the dwelling of destruction, mentioning its torment, awfulness and pain.

He mentions his servants and their need for him at all times: there is never a time when they are not in need of him, even for an twinking of an eye. He states his richness above all creatures, and the fact that all creatures stand in need of him, and no one can attain the least blessing or more except by his mercy and grace, and no one can be afflicted by the least amount of evil or more except by his justice and wisdom.

The speech of Allah implies his gentle admonition to the believers, because in spite of everything he raises them from their falls, forgives and excuses them, reforms their corruption, and supports them. For them, he is the defender, the supporte, the sustainer, and the rescuer from every distress. He always fulfills his promises. They have no protector other than him, for he is their true master, and their helper against their enemies, so what an excellent protector and what an excellent helper.

If the hearts witness through the Quran, a glorious, great bountiful, merciful sovereign like this, then how can these heart stop loving him, and how can they not compete in approaching him and getting closer to him? For them, that sovereign should be the most lovable of all, and his satisfaction should be sought more than the satisfaction of others.

Really, how can these hearts stop remembering him, since loving and longing for him are the source of power and remedy, to the extent that if the hearts do not have these things, then destruction and corruption would be their destiny, and their lives would be of no value……

Taken From The Book Al-Fawaid(Collection Of Wise Sayings), Ibn Al-Qayimm,pages 49-51

Reciting the Qur’aan with contemplation

Imaam Ibn Qayyim says in his book Mukhtasar Zaad al-Ma’aad (Provisions of the Hereafter):

And what is intended by the Qur’aan is to reflect upon it, to try and comprehend it, to act upon it, to recite it and to memorize it in order to attain its meanings, as one of the salaf said:

“The Qur’aan was revealed in order that it be acted upon, so act upon its recitation.”

Shu’bah said: “Abu Jamrah told us: “I said to the son of Al-Abbas: “I am a person who recites very quickly and I might recite the Qur’aan once or twice in a night.” Ibn ‘Abbaas (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) said: “Reciting one surah is more pleasing to me than what you do; so if you must recite, do so in a manner by which your ears may hear the recitation and your heart may retain it.”

Ibrahim said: “Alqamah recited to ‘Abdullah and he said: “Recite slowly and pleasantly, may my father and mother be sacrificed for you, for it is the beauty of the Qur’aan.”

And ‘Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood radiyallaahu ‘anhu said:“Do not babble like the babbling of poetry when reciting the Qur’aan and do not let the words tumble out the way dry dates fall from the bunch when it is shaken; and stop at its miracles and move the hearts thereby and do not let the object of anyone of you be the end of the surah.”

And he said:

“If you heard Allah’s Words “Oh you who believe!” , then listen to it, for it is some act of goodness which you are being commanded to do or some evil deed from which you are being turned away.”

‘Abdur-Rahman Ibn Abi Laila said:

“A woman came to me while I was reciting Surah Hud and she said to me: “Oh ‘Abdur-Rahman! Is this the way you recite Surah Hud? By Allaah, I have been reciting it for six months and I have not yet completed the recitation of it”

Imaam Al-Aajurree [d.360H] – may Allaah have mercy upon him – said in his great book Akhlaaq Hamalat al-Qur’aan:

“Whoever contemplates His Words, will know the Lord (‘Azza wa Jall) and he will know of His great Power and Capability, His immense Favour upon the believers, and of the obligation upon himself to worship Him.

Accordingly, the person imposes this obligation upon himself – being on his guard against that which His Generous Patron and Protector (Allaah subhaanahu wa ta’aalaa) has warned of and coveting that which He has made desirous. Whoever is of this description when reciting the Qur’aan or when listening to it when recited by another, the Qur’aan will be a cure for him. He becomes rich without money, he attains power and strength without kinsfolk and finds intimacy in that which others find alienation towards. His desire when opening a surah for recitation will be When will I accede to the admonition contained within what I read? and his desire will not be When will I complete this surah?

His aspiration is none other than, When will I understand what Allah is addressing me with? When will I refrain (from committing sins?) and When will I take heed?’

This is because reciting the Qur’aan is worship and it is not to be done so in a state of heedlessness, and Allah is the one who grants the tawfeeq towards that.”

Sources: 
http://sistersfisibilillah.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/reciting-quran/
http://companionofquran.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/reciting-the-noble-quraan-and-contemplating-upon-it/
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