“Is it not time yet for those
who have faith that their hearts should be humbled for Allah’s
remembrance and to the truth which has come down (to them), and not to
be like those who were given the book before? Time took its toll on them
and so their hearts were hardened and many of them are transgressors”.
(57:16)
Some of the ways of expressing Al-Khushoo’ are
as following:
To realize that Quran consists the words of Allah
(SWT).
If a recitor realizes this, he will automatically
give the Quran its due regard and recite it in a manner as though Allah
(SWT) is communicating with him directly therein.
The Holy Prophet (saww) was asked, “Who is the best
recitor of the Quran?” He (saww) replied,
“One who is seen exhibiting awe (a feeling of great respect and
admiration combined with fear) at its recitation”.
(Kanzul-‘Ummaal)
To recite Quran with understanding and responding
to its verses.
Many Muslims have the tendency of confining the Holy
Quran to material and limited things. It is very common to see them
resorting to Quran only when they need to such as for Istikhaara purpose
or reciting chosen chapters for selfish material gains. While Quran has
many other benefits, one should however not forget that the primary
purpose of its revelation was to guide mankind and therefore, it’s a
manual of Divine instructions for prosperity of man in this world and in
the Hereafter. Man must strive to understand and apply Quran in his
daily life.
It is reported that on his way to Khurasan, Imam Ali
ibn Musa al-Ridha (as) used to extensively recite the Holy Quran during
the nights. Whenever he (as) passed by verses that mention Paradise or
Hell, he (as) would pause and cry-and then pray to Allah (SWT) for
Paradise and seek refuge from the Hell-fire. (‘Uyoon Akhbaar
al-Ridha)
To cry and shed tears.
“Indeed those who were given
knowledge before it when it is recited to them, fall down in prostration
on their faces, and say: ‘Immaculate is our Lord! Indeed our Lord’s
promise is bound to be fulfilled’. Weeping they fall down, and it
increases them in humility”. (17:107-108)
The Holy Prophet (saww) has said,
“Whichever eye sheds tears from the recitation
of Quran shall find coolness on the Day of Qiyamah”.
(Kanzul-‘Ummaal)