The Qur’an—Allah’s final revelation, the divine speech, the ultimate guide to life, and a mercy for all of mankind. Yet, how many of us truly honor it? How many of us give it its due right?
We claim to love the Qur’an, yet how often do we turn to it? We decorate our homes with it, but do we act upon it? We listen to its beautiful recitations, but do we reflect on its meanings?
The Qur’an is not just a book of blessings—it is a way of life. Allah ﷻ has sent it down as a light in the darkness, a cure for the diseases of the heart, and the strongest rope that can never break.
But here’s the question: Are we truly fulfilling its rights?
Allah warns us in the Qur’an:
"And the Messenger will say, ‘O my Lord, indeed my people have abandoned this Qur’an!’" (Surah Al-Furqan 25:30)
Let this not be said about us. Let’s reflect on how we can truly give the Qur’an the respect, love, and commitment it deserves.
The Qur’an: Allah’s Speech, Not Just Any Book
The Qur’an is not like any other book. It is the direct speech of Allah, unaltered and preserved for all of eternity. Allah ﷻ says:
"And if any of the polytheists seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the words of Allah." (Surah At-Tawbah 9:6)
Unlike any other words, the Qur’an has the power to revive dead hearts. It is beyond the speech of humans, beyond the poetry of the Arabs, beyond the wisdom of any philosopher or scholar, rather it is unrestrictedly incomparable to any other speech.
When some people rejected this revelation, Allah responded:
"But Allah bears witness to what He has sent down to you. He has sent it down with His knowledge, and the angels bear witness as well. And sufficient is Allah as a witness."(Surah An-Nisa 4:166)
Even if the entire world were to deny the Qur’an, it remains the ultimate truth. It is Allah’s testimony to humanity, delivered through His noble angel, Jibreel عليه السلام, to His final Prophet, Muhammad ﷺ.
The First Right: Reciting the Qur’an Regularly
The very first right the Qur’an has upon us is that we recite it frequently. Allah commands:
"Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer." (Surah Al-Ankabut 29:45)
The Prophet ﷺ emphasized this by saying:
"Beautify the Qur’an with your voices, for a beautiful voice increases its beauty." (Sunan Al-Darimi: 2544)
Reciting the Qur’an is not just a ritual—it is a means of drawing closer to Allah, of filling our hearts with light, and of protecting ourselves from heedlessness.
Many scholars state that a Muslim should complete the recitation of the entire Qur’an at least once every 30 days. Those who fail to do so may fall under the verse:
"And the Messenger will say, ‘O my Lord, indeed my people have abandoned this Qur’an!’" (Surah Al-Furqan 25:30)
Think about it—how many of us are guilty of neglecting the Qur’an, allowing days, weeks, or even months to pass without reciting it?
Imam Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله, in his final days in prison, turned entirely to the Qur’an. With no books or papers left, he recited it cover to cover around 80 times before he passed away. His last words were from the Qur’an:
"Indeed, the righteous will be among gardens and rivers, in a seat of honor near a Sovereign, Perfect in Ability."(Surah Al-Qamar 54:54-55)
It has been narrated in Al-Bidaayah Wa an-Nihaayah (14/138).
If a scholar of his stature devoted himself so entirely to the Qur’an, what does that say about our own relationship with it?
The Second Right: Reflecting on Its Meaning
Reciting the Qur’an is not enough—we must also reflect on its meaning. Allah asks:
"Do they not reflect upon the Qur’an, or are their hearts locked?" (Surah Muhammad 47:24)
True engagement with the Qur’an means pondering over its words, understanding its wisdom, and applying its guidance in our daily lives.
When the jinn heard the Qur’an, they immediately recognized its divine nature:
"They said, 'O our people! We have heard a book sent down after Musa, confirming what came before it. It guides to the truth and a straight path.'" (Surah Al-Ahqaf 46:30)
If even the Jinn were moved by the Qur’an, shouldn’t we be?
The Qur’an is filled with answers, yet so often, we seek solutions and inspiration elsewhere—through self-help books, podcasts, and motivational speakers—when the ultimate guidance is right in front of us.
Take time to reflect. Read books of Tafsir. Contemplate the lessons. Ask yourself, “Where do I stand in light of this verse?”
The Third Right: Living by the Qur’an
The Qur’an is not just meant to be read and understood—it is meant to be lived.
Allah says:
"And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided." (Surah Aal-e-Imran 3:103)
The Qur’an is not just a book of theory; it is a manual for life. Every command and prohibition in it is designed to lead us to success, both spiritually and practically.
The Prophet ﷺ lived by the teachings of the Qur'an in both his character and actions. When asked about his manners, Aisha رضي الله عنها replied:
"The character of the Prophet of Allah was the Qur’an." (Sahih Muslim: 746)
The way we speak, the way we behave, the way we interact with others—all of it should be molded by the Qur’an.
The Qur’an on the Day of Judgment
The Qur’an will either be our greatest advocate or our greatest regret on the Day of Judgment.
The hypocrites will desperately seek light to cross the Sirat, but they will be turned away:
"On the Day the hypocrite men and women will say to those who believed, ‘Wait for us! Let us acquire some of your light!’ It will be said, ‘Go back and seek light elsewhere!’" (Surah Al-Hadid 57:13)
Scholars say that this light is the Qur’an—those who lived by it will have light, and those who abandoned it will be left in darkness.
Final Words: Make the Qur’an Your Companion
We live in times of trials, confusion, and darkness. The Qur’an is our shield, our guidance, and our salvation.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will receive a good deed, and each good deed is multiplied by ten. I do not say that ‘Alif Lam Meem’ is one letter, rather ‘Alif’ is a letter, ‘Lam’ is a letter, and ‘Meem’ is a letter." (Jami' at-Tirmidhi: 2910)
Imagine the immense reward for simply opening the Qur’an and engaging with it. Start today. Recite it. Reflect upon it. Live by it. Make it your closest companion. Because on the Day of Judgment, it will either testify for you or against you.
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