Be so close
to the Quraan that …
By
Sharif
Be so
close to the Quraan that
with every turn of its page, your heart also turns. You undergo a
change of character; and come out better. You come closer to Allah and
you understand your religion more.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
not only do you consider it to be your companion in life, but it also
considers *you* to be its companion both here and on Yawm al-Qiyamah
(Day of Resurrection).
Be so
close to the Quraan that
whenever you open to read it, it draws you in deeply and takes you on
amazing journeys through power concepts and thought-provoking dialogue,
through history and the undisputed facts of the future and Hereafter;
learning life lessons and learning about yourself. The journey
doesn’t end until you end it (by closing the Book).
Be so
close to the Quraan that
you make it your first point of judgment and guidance when you quarrel
or fall out with a relative, spouse, friend or stranger. You place it
before you with the sincerity to resolve matters and follow the causes
for peace.
“…
If they both desire reconciliation, Allah will cause harmony between
them. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and All-Aware.” [Ref: AlQuraan_004:035]
Be so
close to the Quraan that
if you happen to miss your daily portion of it, it preoccupies your
mind and you are not at peace until you take your regular nourishment
from it.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
just hearing the words, “O you who believe…” strikes
something within your heart. You are all ears and attentive; ready to
respond.
Be so
close to the Quraan that you truly feel its blessings in
your life.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
while many love listening to music and lyrical tunes, for you nothing
can beat the melodious recital of your favourite Surah (chapter).
Be so
close to the Quraan that you actually walk FEARLESS
in every place, at all times, and every stage of your life. Your fear
is only from One Being, and He is above His Throne, `azza wa jall.
Be so
close to the Quraan that the mere contemplation of a verse
brings tears to your eyes.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
after a long and tiring day, all you want to do is make wudhu’
(ablution) and sit down with a cuppa tea in a cosy spot for some
heartwarming reading and reflection.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
it becomes the first companion you turn to when you need to hear
comforting words, or a shoulder to lean on in difficult times, or
guidance in times of confusion. It becomes your first point of contact
alongside Salah (prayer) and Duaa (supplication).
Be so
close to the Quraan that
its melodious verses drown away the meaningless chatter of this world
and you prefer listening to it instead of listening to much of Mankind.
Be so
close to the Quraan that you become recognized for it; in
your character and the way you carry yourself through life.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
being in its company makes you feel like you are in the best company;
the most serene, thought-provoking, heart-warming, and tranquil of
gatherings. People think you are alone, but you are anything but alone.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
you can’t fathom the idea of dying without having memorized it.
You can’t see yourself standing in front of Allah in complete
ignorance of His Book, His Verses and His Words.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
every time you hear a verse, you stop and check yourself against it. Is
it a command/prohibition which you adhered by? Divine advice which
you’ve taken on board? Wisdom which you’ve learnt from?
Check yourself against every verse and be the first to benefit from it,
because you are that close.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
before embarking on the path of knowledge, you first immerse yourself
in it. You do not place any branch of ‘ilm before knowledge of
the Book, and thus you spend your early learning days learning all
about it.
Be so
close to the Quraan that its verses replay melodiously in
your mind…
Be so
close to the Quraan that you can find for yourself a verse
reflecting every moment of your life. You will always know what to do.
Be so
close to the Quraan that
the worldly chaos around you only increases your yearning towards
secluding yourself, reciting its verses and being in its beautiful
company.
Be so
close to the Quraan that nothing and nothing can come in
between it and you.