The position of the
Holy Quran in the Islamic Traditions
About the
rank and position of the Holy Quran:
Learning and teaching,
reading and memorizing, planning and acting on the contents, there are
numerous traditions in the Sunni and Shiite sources that its studying
can display and manifest the importance and greatness of the Heavenly
book. These traditions have been compiled in the books of traditions
under the headings of "books of traditions", the "book of the excellence
of Quran", and the "book of the Merits of Quran". The commentators of
the Holy Quran especially the commentators living in the beginning of
Islam have narrated these traditions in their books. In addition to the
above, some of the earlier scholars have made efforts to write books
under the heading of "the book of the Fazl-ul-Quran or the book of
Navader-ul-Quran."
Ofcourse,
some of these writings could not be transferred to the other periods.
But, in the periods of recent scholars, the late Allama Majlisi has
allocated a part of the nineteenth volume of his book "Behar-ul-Anwar"
to the Book of Quran. This part has been printed in the volumes 89 and
90. Besides, this point that this part of the book of Behar-ul-Anwar,
like the other parts of this magnificent treasure, not only includes
numerous writings of scholars of the earlier centuries, but implicitly
it contains many traditions from the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and the Holy
Imams (A.S.). It is a very useful reference.
Lastly, in the selection of
the traditions of these writings, great emphasis has been laid on
selecting the short Quranic traditions. In some cases, a part of the
tradition has been mentioned from summary viewpoint. We have refrained
from mentioning the reference of the tradition so that it will be easier
to read or memorize them. But, those interested for finding the
references of every tradition can refer to their sources.
01 - The superiority and
excellence of the Holy Quran.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The superiority and preference of the Holy Quran on all other books and
sayings is the same as the superiority of Almighty over His creatures."
b) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The Holy Quran is superior and excellent to everything other than
Almighty Allah."
c) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"One who reads the Holy Quran, then he imagines that somebody (else) has
received better and superior than him, then most certainly he has
considered it insignificant the thing that is honorable and great before
the Almighty."
d) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Whenever mischief and seditions surround you like a part of the
darkness of the night then (take refuge and) go towards the Holy Quran."
e) The Holy prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The Holy Quran is a wealth that no wealth can equal (or reach) it. And
there will be no poverty after it."
02 - the Comprehensiveness
and value of Holy Quran.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The Book of the Almighty comprises of the narratives and incidents of
the ancients; the news of the future ones; and the rules and regulations
amongst you. The Holy Quran was the measure and weight of the truth and
falsehood and it is not facetious and in vain."
b) Amir-ul- Momenin Ali
(A.S.) said:
"The Holy Quran is beautiful apparently and it is deep and profound
inwardly. Its wonder is everlasting and the curtains of darkness will
not be removed when refraining from it."
03 - Learning and teaching
the Holy Quran.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The best of you are those who have learned the Holy Quran and teach to
the others".
b) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"One who teaches an Ayat of the Holy Quran, the Sawab (good deed) will
be earned and returned to them so long as the Ayat is being recited."
c) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"For the teacher of the Holy Quran, all the particles of the world seek
forgiveness and supplicate for him even the fishes of the oceans."
d) Amir-ul-Mimenin Ali (A.S.)
said:
"Learn and study (Holy) Quran. It is the best of the sayings. Peruse and
think and deliberate on it as it is the spring of the hearts."
e) Imam Sadiq (A.S.):
"It is deserving and worthy of a believer that he should not depart from
this world but that he has learned the (Holy) Quran or is in the path of
learning it."
f) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The (Holy) Quran is the (dining) table of the Almighty. Therefore,
utilize it and learn as far as possible."
04 - The Recitation of The
Holy Quran; Its Effect and Its Usefulness.
a) The best of the worships
is the recitation of the (Holy) Quran. The traditions that have been
narrated about reward and good deeds for the recitation of the Holy
Quran is considered as the best of worships. It is important to mention
that during the period of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.); the learning of the
word and meaning of the Holy Quran was considered jointly. The Holy
Prophet (S.A.W.) recommended the recitation of the Holy Quran along with
understanding their meanings. The conduct of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
shows us that he would teach ten Ayats of the Holy Quran to his
companions and till the time they would not learn and understand the
practical rules and science of the ten Ayats, he would not commence the
next ten Ayats. Thus, the reader of the Holy Quran was aware and well
conversant of their meanings.
b) Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said:
"The Quran is the covenant and programs the Almighty for His creatures.
It is deserving that every Muslim should look at this divinely testament
every day and recite fifty Ayats from them every day."
c) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"One who recites ten Ayats of the (Holy) Quran during the night is from
amongst the negligent and the heedless. One who recites fifty Ayats is
from amongst the recites and commemorators. One who recites hundred
Ayats is from amongst the humble and meek ones. One who recites two
hundred Ayats will be counted from amongst the one who fears the
Almighty and from amongst the special ones. One who recites three
hundred Ayats will be from amongst the delivered and saved ones. And one
who recites five hundred Ayats, he will be from amongst the
jurisprudents."
d) Amir-ul-Mimenin Ali (A.S.)
said:
"In the day of Resurrection, it will be said to the reciter of the Holy
Quran (Qaari) that recite (The Holy Quran) and step above. Recite as you
have recited in the (previous) world. Your status and position is up to
the last Ayats that you have recited."
e) Amir-ul-Momenin Ali (A.S.)
said:
"One who recites the (Holy) Quran is like the one on whose heart has
been inserted the Prophet hood except that "Wahi" (revelations) have not
been revealed for him."
f) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said to Salman Mohammadi:
"O Salman! Upon you be about the recitation of the (Holy) Quran. Its
recitation is kaffarah (atonement) of sins."
g) Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said:
"One who recites the Holy Quran and he is a young believer, then his
body and blood will be blended and mixed with it."
H) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Surely, these hearts are rusts like rusted irons. Surely (the thing)
which gives it luster and polish is the recitation of the (Holy) Quran."
05 - The ways and the
Manners of The Recitation of The Holy Quran.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Discharge (your duty towards the Holy) Quran in a good way and search
for its wonders and strangeness."
b) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Recite the (Holy) Quran in the tone of the Arabs and with their
dialects and accents."
c) Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said:
"The (Holy) Quran has been revealed in a sad and sorrowful manner. So,
you also recite it humbly and sadly."
d) Amir-ul-Momenin Ali (A.S.)
said:
"During the recitation of the (Holy) Quran, express it in a good manner.
And do not hurry in it like as reciting the poems and do not scatter it
like the pebbles." But, install fear and alarm in your hard hearts
through it. Your efforts should not be that you should recite and reach
the end of the Ayat.
e) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Learn the (Holy) Quran in Arabic. Refrain from adding an extra word or
alphabet in it."
06 - The Recitation Of The
Holy Quran in a beautiful and Melodious Tone.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"For everything there is an adornment and a decoration. The adornment of
the (Holy) Quran is a beautiful voice and tone."
b) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Adorn and decorate the (Holy) Quran with your (good) voice."
c) It was asked from the Holy
Prophet (S.A.W.) that which of the peoples voice in the recitation of
the (Holy) Quran is better. He said; "The voice of that person is better
who while reciting the Holy Quran and his recitation reaches you, you
feel that he is feaful of Allah."
d) Imam Hadi (A.S.) said:
"Ali ibn Hussain (Zainul Abedin) would recite the (Holy) Quran in such a
beautiful voice the passer byes who would pass from his house would
swoon and (would be overcome) by his voice."
e) Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said:
While interpreting the Ayat of the Holy Quran, "The meaning of this Ayat
is that one should recite the Holy Quran in a slow and pauseful manner
and make your voice beautiful with its recitation."
07 - Memorizing
The Holy Quran and Its Effects.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The most honorable and noble from amongst my Ummat are the memorizers
of the (Holy) Quran and those who (stay) awake (for worshipping)."
b) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The carriers of the (Holy) Quran are those who are included and covered
by the Mercy of Allah."
c) Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said:
"Recite the (Holy) Quran and memorize it. Allah will not punish the
heart in which the Quran has been placed (in it)."
d) Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said:
"The memorizer of the Quran and the one who acts on it will be the
companions with the preferable divine ambassadors - the Angels."
e) And from amongst the Duas
and supplications of Imam Sadiq (A.S.):
"O Allah, select and approve for us two works: to recite the Quran in a
good manner and to memorize their Ayats."
f) Imam Kazim (A.S.) narrates
from the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) who said:
"The carriers of the (Holy) Quran are the learned persons of the
inhabitants of the Heavens."
08 - The Recitation of The
Holy Quran While Looking At The Moshaf.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Looking at the Moshaf (Holy Quran) is (considered as) worship."
As per some traditions,
Moshaf is a name, which has been ascribed to the Holy Quran. This word
has not come in the Holy Quran in this form, but its derivative of "Sohof"
has been used in the Holy Quran on 8 occasions.
b) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The recitation of the Holy Quran from the Moshaf (Book) is better that
its recitation from memory."
c) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Nothing is more difficult and harder for the Shaitan than the
recitation of the Quran from the Moshaf (book)."
d) Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said:
"One who recites the Quran from the Moshaf (Book) then his eyes will
enjoy and profit (from its good deeds and blessings)."
09 - The Recitation Of The
Holy Quran And Contemplating And Deliberating On It.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"Woe is upon the one who recites the divine Ayats, but dose not
contemplates and thinks about it."
b) Amir-ul-Momenin Ali (A.S.)
said:
"Beware, there is no good in recitation (of the Holy Quran) and not
deliberating and thinking on it."
c) Amir-ul-Momenin Ali (A.S.)
said:
"Learn the (Holy) Quran as it is the best of the speeches and think and
reflect on it as it is the spring of the hearts."
d) Imam Sadiq (A.S.) while
interpreting the Ayats of the Holy Quran, the right to the recitation of
the Quran is thinking and pause over every Ayat, which propounds about
the Heaven and the Hell.
10 - The Recitation of The
Holy Quran And Acting On It.
a) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"How numerous are the reciters of the Holy Quran, and the Quran curses
them."
b) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
said:
"The one who does not consider the Haram (forbidden) acts of the Quran
as Halal (permissible) does not believe and has no faith in the Quran."
c) The one who learns the
Quran and does not act on it, Allah will raise him as a blind (person)
on the day of Resurrection."
d) Amir-ul-Momenin Ali (A.S.)
said:
"By Allah, pay attention to the Quran. It should not be that others
overtake and take precedence over you in acting and practicing (on the
Quran)."
e) Imam Reza (A.S.) said:
"(Quran) is the word of Allah. Do not exceed and trespass from its
boundary. Do not seek guidance other than from its shadow and protection
or you will be deviated and misguided."
f) Amir-ul-Momenin Ali (A.S.)
said:
"One who recites the (Holy Quran) and then enters the Hell, he is from
those who have ridiculed and mocked at the Ayats of the Holy Quran."
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