Tips for improving Quran Recitation

Quran E Hakeem is the last book of Allah which is revealed on the last prophet of Allah Almighty. It is the greatest blessing of Allah Almighty. It is the guidance from Allah. It is revealed on that person who is dearest to Allah Almighty. The Holy Quran tell us that way which lead us toward Allah. Quran E Hakeem is the word of Allah. To recite. There are a lot of blessings in reward of the recitation of Quran. It is the greatest act of worship. This book is in Arabic language and many Muslims who are not Arabs feel difficult to recite Quran in best way. But it’s the matter of only little effort and this little effort will not be reward less.   There are many tips for improving the recitation of Quran.

·         First of all it is very important to know about the best pronunciation of letters of Arabic. You should know about these letters and learn the pronunciation. Don’t hesitate because of your age. Some people feel sham to learn the letters in mature age. It is not the matter of sham it’s the matter of honor for  you that you have recognize the importance of best recitation and you have wish to improve it. So learn the pronunciation of letters and understand about the articulation. It can also be called the “Tajweed”. You can join any Islamic institution to learn it.

·         The next step toward learning the recitation of Quran you have to understand and know the “harakaat” which are mentioned on the top of the top or of the words. You should know that where you have to produce the shorter or longer voice.

·         After this you should know about the joining of these letters. Some letters do not pronounce when these are being jointed.

·         You can listen online to a reciter. This is the best and perfect way to improve reciting. You can hire an online reciter too. There are so many reciter are available which can provide you the excellent help. If you cannot go in Quran classes its best to hire an online tutor.  

·         You should always start from the short surahs. It is best to learn the recitation from 30^th Chapter.

·         Practice is very much important so you should practice a lot. It will improve the recitation and you will get flow while reciting. It will help you to increase the breath. To hold your breath for long time practice is very important so do practice as much as you can. Practice makes the man perfect.

·         Do not feel hesitation. You cannot learn it in one day. Keep practicing and keep learning without hesitation.

·         You can download the whole Quran on your smart phones and listen it whenever and wherever you want.

So here are some tips for improving the recitation of Quran. We try a lot to learn the worldly knowledge but for learning the recitation of Quran we do not have any time. It is a bitter truth. We should develop our interest in learning Quran and should learn the better recitation. May Allah show us the right path (Ameen)    

The Importance of Justice in Islam

The meaning of justice:-

In Islamic world justice give the meaning of placing the things in right order in a right way. The other meaning of justice is to give equal rights to others. In Islam justice is moralistic a great value.  Justice is basically the root of peace. Where justice will be there peace will be. Islam is the other name of peace. If the justice will not be there peace will not be there. If the peace will be not there Islam will be not there. So justice and Islam are closely linked together. If an Islamic society will lost justice it cannot be called an Islamic society.

The importance of Justice

  Justice is important for every society. In Islamic society it is most important. If the justice will be in a society in that society no one can do wrong. Islam is the religion of justice and peace. Justice is a one of the central themes of Holy Quran. Justice is a supreme virtue. If everyone will get the equal rights no disturbance will be in any society.

What Quran and Ahadith have said about justice?

As it is said above that justice is one of the central themes of Islam. At one place in Quran it is said that:-

 “Verily, Allah enjoins justice, good-doing, and giving to kin. And He forbids the indecent, evil and rebellion. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be mindful.”

At another place it is said in Surah E Al Mahida that:-

“Believers! Stand out firmly for Allah, bearing testimony to justice and let not the detestation of a people lead you to injustice. Be just. That is nearer to taqwa. Fear Allah. Verily, Allah is Aware of what you do.”

Allah has said at another place in Quran:-

“Surely, Allah commands you to deliver the Trusts back to those they are due  and that, when you judge between the people, you judge fairly. Noble is that to which Allah exhorts you. Surely, Allah is All-hearing, All-observing.”

Ahadith about justice:-

Ahadith E Qudsi is that:-

“I shall take revenge on the oppressor in this world and the next. I shall take revenge on someone who saw the person being oppressed and was able to help him but did not”

Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) Said that:-

The best Jihad is to speak a word of truth to a tyrannical ruler”            

It is narrated by Hazarat Jaffar al Sadique (RA) that:-

“Whoever assists an oppressor against an oppressed one always remains under Divine anger until he stops aiding the tyrant”

A very heart touching Ahadith narrated by Hazrat Anus is:-

Allah’s Apostle said, “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one. People asked, “O Allah’s Apostle! It is all right to help him if he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?” The Prophet said, “By preventing him from oppressing others.” (Sahih Bukhari: Volume 3, Book 43, Number 624”

In the light of this Ahadith the importance of justice is lighted. We should help other Muslim when he is oppressed or he is oppressing. We should judge ourselves. Some time we do help our Muslim brother but in negative way. We take a wrong side even if h/she is wrong. So we should avoid this.

Importance of social justice

Islam put a great emphasize on that principles which build a relationship among the society. The one important principle is social justice. The meaning of social justice is to give the deserved rights to everyone in the society. It is likewise the egalitarianism in circumstances i.e every individual has a chance to scale the social step. The basic three elements of social justice are:-

·         The absolute freedom of conscience.

·         The complete equality of all men.

·         The social interdependence among members of the society.

Our society is in the grip of certain problem and one of the causes of these problems is justice. We don’t do justice in our daily lives. We take the side of that person who is our relative are from the cast of our’s. We try to prove that person right who does wrong. It’s a evil. We should try to say truth on the base of justice. It’s a kind of Jihad. We should say truth without any discrimination. May Allah give us the power to say the truth. ( Ameen)

Reference: http://islamicencyclopedia.org/

Why Sometime Dua is not Answered?

Dua is a conversation with Allah Almighty. Dua explains the relationship of a man with Allah Almighty.  It is an essence of every worship. Sometime we listen and experience that Dua is not answered and accepted by Allah Almighty. We despair when Dua is not accepted. There are many reasons behind this that Dua is not accepted.

·         Sometime we don’t know the way to make Dua. This is the basic reason of refusal of Dua by Allah Almighty. We don’t know the way to ask by Allah.

·         Sometime we make Dua in hurry that is why it is not accepted.

·         We make Dua and remember Allah in only the moment of worry and forget Him in the moments of Happiness that is why it is not accepted sometime.

·         When we make complains of others in front of Allah while making Dua then Dua is not answered.

·          When we disobey Allah’s orders continuously and don’t even ask for the forgiveness then Dua is not being answered.

·         When we do Dua for others firstly and for ourselves later it is wrong. So Dua will not be accepted.

·         The person who drinks any form of intoxicant his Dua is not answered.

·         The person who feels proud his Dua is not answered.

·         Sometime we break up the family relations. If we do this Allah does not give answer to our Dua.

·          If someone eats, wear, earn from Haram resources his Dua is not accepted.

·         Having believe on the acceptance of Dua is very much important. If we will not have strong believe Allah will not accept our Dua. We don’t ask continuously and feel despair. This becomes a big reason behind not acceptance of Dua.

·         Sometime we don’t know that what we are asking. Sometime we ask for that thing which can be harmful for us. Allah loves us more and He cannot give us that thing which can be harmful for us so He doesn’t accept our Dua. We should not ask unlawful things from Allah like to give you a Riba-based loan so you could buy a house or car or to give you a girlfriend or boyfriend.

The right way to offer Dua

·        Sincerity is very much important. Whenever you ask for something to Allah be sincere while asking. If you will not ask whole heartedly Dua will not be fulfilled. Here the meaning of sincerity can be that to whom you are asking ha very much dignity and can do whatever He wants.

·        Before Dua we should do praise of Allah Almighty. We should recite Daroor E pak before Dua.

·        First of all we should mention our sins and ask for pardon from Allah Almighty.

·        The concept of possible and impossible is only for us. This concept is not for Allah. He can do everything. He is Al Aziz. He is Al Qadir. So have a strong believe and don’t make half hearted Duas.

·        We should compare our sins with the mercy of Allah Almighty and should think that our sins are very much but these sins are nothing in front of Allah’s mercy. So we should ask forgiveness first. In Quran it is said that:-

“I said, “Seek forgiveness of your Lord. Surely, he is ever forgiving. He will set loose the heaven upon you in torrents. He will extend you with wealth and sons. He will make for you gardens and will make for you rivers.”

·         Be thankful to Allah Almighty for His blessings.

·         There are some moments in which Dua is usually answered so try to make Dua in these moments such as while raining, after Azaan, on the day of Jummah before Magrib, in Namaz E Tahujad.

When we ask dua fromAllah the word “NO” is never there. Allah answers:-

·         Yes

·         Yes but not now

·         It is not better for you.

Allah loves us more and more as we ask more and more. He becomes happy from us when we ask for Him. Never feel shy to ask because no one is there accept Him who will grant us. Never feel despair. Have hope for the best. May Allah tell us the right way to ask from Him (amen).

Reference : http://islamicencyclopedia.org/

Anger the Destructor of Noble Qualities

Anger is definitely an emotional response in connection with one's emotional interpretation of having been threatened.  Often this implies when a person's basic boundaries are broken. Anger can be utilized successfully when helpful to set limits or avoid from unsafe situations.

Concept about anger in Islam

  The word “Ghadab” is used in Quran for Anger. Anger is provoked by Satan.  Elements stated to cause anger contain selfishness, arrogance and increased ambition. Anger shut out the Imaan of a person. Anger is an unseen dagger of man towards of evils but sometimes it gives the result of numerous noble traits. Fury snatches out the wisdom from the man and he becomes mindless. Anger is a compotation and trickiness from Satan. It is the ground of every evil. Anger is a sparkle of fire that is always crusting. Anger is other name of wrong passion and displeasure.

What does Quran say about anger?

“And when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with ‘Salamaa’ (peaceful words of gentleness).” (Qur’an, 25:63)

At another place it is said that:-

  “If they pass by some vain speech or play, they pass by it with dignity.” (Qur’an, 25:72)

What does Ahadith say about anger?

The beloved prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said that:-

“He who gave up disputing while he is right, a palace of high rank in Paradise will be built for him. He who gave up disputing while he is a fabricator, a palace in the center of Paradise will be built for him.”

It is narrated by Hazrat Ayesha (RA) that Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said:-

“The most hated person with Allah is the most quarrelsome person.” (al-Bukhari)

One Hadiths about anger is:-

“The believer does not curse.”

Once a nomad comes to the prophet of Allah and said to him that advice me. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said that:-

“If a man defamed you with what he knows about you, do not defame him with what you know about him. For the sin is against him.” The nomad said, “I never abused any person after that.”

 What a person should do at the time of anger?

We have emotions as a human. So our reaction shows our negative or positive emotions. Sometimes we may loss our own logic we are not able to control your emotions. Most of us behave in a strange behavior. If you lose control with your emotions in addition to react negatively they need to be advised ahead of time how to proceed in this type of situation. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) gave us a way to have control on anger.

·         You should seek refuge in Allah’s mercy. Do Wadu. It will help you to have control on anger. It is said by Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) that:-

“Anger from Shaytan; Shaytan from fire; fire is put out by water; so when angry do wudu”

·         You should change your body position to avoid the anger. If you are standing you should sit. If you are sitting you should stand. If you feel still angry you should lie down.

·         When you feel angry you should stick your cheek on ground.

·         Diverting your attention is an best way to avoid the anger

·         When you feel angry remains silent. Don’t speak too much.

·         Whenever you feel angry do recite:-

May Allah forgive our sins, give us enough strength to practice the values of Islam and show us the right path (AMEEN)

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Your Parents are your Heaven and Hell.

Once a person asked from the beloved prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) about the right of the parents. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said that:-

   They are your heaven and hell”.

It is important to be obedient to the parents after the obedience of Allah and His beloved prophet. Some time children do not try to realize that how much their parents have done for them.  Every mother faces the pain of the pregnancy and the pain of the child birth. She does not sleep in nights for her child. When the child becomes ill the parents becomes worry. They nurse the child. They spend their money for his health, for buying clothes for him. When the child grows up they send him in school. They spend money for his education. They spend their earning of whole life to make the child happy. They ignore the mistakes of the child. They fulfill the every need and wish of the child.

  At the end when the child becomes able his duty starts. It’s the time to return.  The very first thing which a child should do is to behave with kindness and love to his parents. He should remember that time when he was infant or a baby. He should remember that love and kindness. The first wish which parents have is that their child should be obedient, kind, polite and helpful. When parents become too weak and old that they cannot care of their selves it’s the duty of the children to take care of the parents. They should have loving and caring attitude toward the parents. They are the heaven and the hell of the children. In Quran Allah has given command to show kindness and love to the parents.

“Your Lord has decreed that you shall worship none but Him, and (that you shall treat) the parents with kindness. Whether one or both of them attain old age with you, then, say not to them (even) an ‘Oof,’ nor repel them, rather, speak to them noble words”

The right of your mother

The right of your mother can be understood by one Ahadith:-

“Once a companion asked the Prophet PBUH as to whom he should show more kindness. The Prophet PBUH replied: "Your mother." He asked who comes next and the Prophet PBUH again replied: "Your mother." He asked the Prophet PBUH yet again who comes next. The Prophet PBUH replied: “Your mother." When the companion asked for the fourth time, only then did the Prophet PBUH reply: "Your father."

If someone wants to get success in this life and in other life then he should be obedient of his parents. There are certain points which should keep him mind.

·         You should speak politely and humble to your parents

·         You should obey your parents as long as no insubordination to Allah is included

·         You should never grimace at them, nor provide for them a furious look.

·         You should show honor to them and should their notoriety and their property. Never take anything from them without consent.

·         You should do those objects which please them and should help them without asking.

·         You should ask for the advice in any matter.

·         You should give response quickly to them when they ask anything with smile and in a polite manner.

·         You should never put a blame on them if they done any error.

·         You should not speak with then in loud voice.

·         You should not give priority to your wife or children over them.

We should recognize the status of the parents which is very higher. We should know our duties toward our parents. In Quran it is said that:-

“And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.”  [Quran 31:14]

 

'Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood RA said: “I asked the Prophet PBUH which deed is most liked by Allaah? He PBUH said: ‘Prayer offered on time.’ I asked him: ‘Then what? He PBUH said: ‘Kindness and respect towards parents” (Al-Bukhaari and Muslim)

 

This whole discussion shows that what really parents are and what are their rights. They are the universe for the child. They are the heaven and hell of their children. By obeying your parents you can go in heavens and by disobeying them you can push yourself in hell. May Allah give us the understanding about the rights of the parents and give us strength to become obedient to your parents (Ameen).

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Sincerity and Piety

The meaning of sincerity:-

  We use the word “pure intention” for sincerity but the word to word meaning of sincerity is “to make pure”. The word pure is used for that thing which is pure from any foist. In human relationship sincerity is the name of that quality which allows man to do any action for other man or for some specific aim. By performing this action the man does not think about his personal benefit or for show off. Same like this “the sincerity in religion” has same meaning that whatever a man does he does it for the happiness of Allah. The man who does work with sincerity is called sincere.   

The meaning of Piety:-

The meaning of Piety (taqwa) is fear. In the religious law the meaning of piety is to have realization and fear in the heart of the man that Allah is seeing all his actions and according to these actions on the Day of Judgment I will be granted or punished. Under this realization and fear he will come toward good deeds and piety. In this way He will secure himself from the bad results on the Day of Judgment.

The meaning of Sincerity and Piety:-

When we talk about sincerity and piety together then its meaning will be that man should go toward deeds and piety for the purpose to get the happiness of Allah and to get rid from the bad results on the Day of Judgment. And these good are not performed to any worldly affairs and to show off.

The reality of Piety:-

 Piety is the condition of the heart. It is an attitude. It is an life style. When this condition is created in the man then he does not defiance of Allah and Prophet. That is why the beloved prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) pointed toward heart and said “Piety is here in this”

Once upon a time Hazrat Umar Farooq asked from Hazrat Abi (RA) Bin Kab about piety. Hazrat Abi Bib Kab said! Have you ever passed from path with full of bushes? Hazrat Umar Farooq said “Yes” when I was grazed the camels of my father I came across many times from those types of paths. Hazrat Kaab (RA) said then how did you pass from these paths? Hazrat Umar(RA) said that I folded my clothes and in this way I avoid myself from the bushes. Then I took every step with full of care. Harat kaab said “It is piety (taqwa)”.  Quran e Haqeem said that the purpose of all the actions and worship is Taqwa because when piety is created in the heart of the man then he feels easy to avoid every evil and to make secure himself.

Piety is dignity:-

In Islam the dignity of man depends on piety (Taqwa). In Quran it is said that:-

“O mankind, We have created you out of a male and female and made you tribes and clans so that you may identify each other. Surely, the noblest among you in the sight of Allah is the most godfearing of you. Verily, Allah is All-knowing, All-aware”

At one place it is said that adopt taqwa with full of your strength. And adopt Taqwa as you should adopt it:-

“Believers! Fear Allah in the manner He ought to be feared, and die not save as Muslims.”

Sincerity and piety:-

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said about sincerity and piety that “Actions varies on the intentions”. Its meaning is that the reward or the punishment does not depend on the superficiality of the actions but it depends on the intention. Once Hazrat Muhammad said that Allah does not look your bodies, your faces, and superficiality of your actions. He looks in your hearts that with which intention you did this. Hazrat Muhammad also said that the person who offer prayer, have fast, does charity for show off he does Shirk.

Sincerity and piety is the last step toward the morality. That is why it is important that if when we do well for others or do good deed it should be with the intention to get the happiness of Allah. May Allah secure us from His anger (Ameen)

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Dignity of Selflessness

In Quran E Hakeem it is said by Allah Almighty that:-

“And those who had established home (in this city) and the faith, before them, they love those who migrated to them and find not in their hearts any need  for what they were given, and give preference over themselves, even though poverty happens to be their lot. And, whoever is saved from niggardliness of his own soul, those, they are the success-achievers.”

 Selflessness is also a type of good deeds. The wordily meaning of selflessness is “to prefer”. Its mean that selflessness is to prefer other needs then his/her own need.  To sacrifice your own need for the need of others is Selflessness. The word sacrifice is also used for selflessness. Selflessness can be for one person, for one group or for one country. It is a very good quality. Almost every nation on earth has experiences of wonderful kings, brave enthusiast and noble women and men who sacrificed their material belongings, status or maybe themselves for most or various other common excellent. It is the root of every good deed.  The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that:-

   “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

In real words the great is that person who is selfless. In reality no work can be done without selflessness. The opposite of selflessness is selfish. The whole life of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) leaded all his life in selflessness. He leaded all his life in this mission. He faced a lot of troubles. He fought battles and faced troubles in these battles. He saw the moments of troubles. This all will not for the His own self. This all was for the Ummah.

   From the court of the Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) NO asker returned with empty hands.  Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and His wives never ate the full meal of two times. Its meaning is not that He did not have food. He was the leader of the country. He could eat what he wanted but He preferred to give others. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said that:-

“The best charity is that given when one is in need and struggling.” (Ibn Katheer)

“…And they give others preference over themselves even though they were themselves in need….” (Quran 59:9)

The above mentioned verse seemed to be actually revealed in link with what seemed to be, perhaps, the solitary greatest work of public altruism previously witnessed inside history associated with mankind. The best example of selflessness is the example of Insaar E Madina. Insaar and Muhajreen created the best example of brotherhood. They become brothers of each other. They distributed each and every thing. Hazrat Abdul Rehman told that:-

“When we came to Medina, the Messenger of God established bonds of brotherhood between me and Sa’d b. al-Rabee.  Sa’d said: ‘I am the wealthiest of the Ansar, so I will give you half of all my wealth.  And see which of my wives you prefer, I will divorce her for you, and when she becomes lawful (as a divorcee), you can marry her.’  I (Abdur-Rahman) said to him: ‘I do not need that.  (But tell me), is there a marketplace here where people trade?’  Sa‘ad said: ‘There is the marketplace of Qaynuqa’…   And so, the following day Abdur-Rahman went to the market to begin trading.  Before long, he was once again wealthy, as he had been in Mecca, and able to marry of his own accord.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

In Quran it is said that:-

“And those who, before them, had homes (in Madina) and had adopted the Faith, love those who emigrate to them, and have no jealousy in their breasts for that which they have been given (from booty and the like), and they give (the emigrants) preference over themselves, even though they were themselves in need.  And whosoever is saved from the covetousness of their own souls, such are they who will be successful.” (Quran 59:9)

Levels of selflessness:-

1.     To treat your servant as a brother.

2.     To treat with Muslims as you’re equal.

3.     To prefer his/her works then your own.

The highest level of selflessness is to please Allah over pleasing the self.

May the great God give us courage to please Him and to serve the humanity. (Ameen)

Source: http://islamicencyclopedia.org/