The Holy Quran is the last book of Allah for the guidance of humanity; its reading and understanding is imperative. Many virtues have been stated by Allah about the recitation of the Quran.
For the etiquette within the rules of recitation, it is recommended that you be facing the Qiblah, keep your head bent in respect, and sit up dignified in front of your teacher while you recite. Reciting the Holy Quran in the masjid during prayers is considered highly meritorious. Lying down and reciting for committing it to memory receives a reward; however, less than when it is done while you are in a seated position. Allah says:
“The most virtuous place for reciting the Quran is inside the mosque during prayers.”
It should be approached with humility for the knowledge and light that guide a virtuous life of reward.
Hazrat Ali said, “A person who recites the Quran while standing in prayer gets the reward of 100 virtues for each letter. The reward for those who read while seated is 50 virtues for each letter. A person who recites the Holy Quran out of prayer with ablution will get 25 virtues for each letter. For one who recites without ablution, he has 10 virtues for each letter. Moreover, looking at the Qur’an and then reciting, or reciting without looking, are all acts of reward as long as one handles, lifts, and looks at the Qur’an since all these acts are honorable.
Warning against underestimating the Reward of the Qur’an:
Narrated Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA), Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whosoever recites the Quran and thinks that the reward he received is merely ordinary, and someone else could receive greater rewards, then he has indeed underestimated what Allah, the Almighty has honored.”
Shifarish Qayamat me Quran ki | क़यामत में कुरान की शिफारिम
Hazrat Jabir reported that the Holy Prophet of Madinah -peace be upon him- said, “Quran will intercede and its intercession will be accepted. And Quran will present the argument on behalf of those who went against it, and its argument will be accepted. Whosoever makes Quran his leader, it will lead him to paradise. But who neglect and abandon it will be led to hell.”
Dust never consummates the flesh of him who memorizes the Quran. It is the refusal of earth that says, “O my Lord, how can I consume his body when Your words are present within it?”
Duty: Being observant with the rights of verses.
When he reaches a verse that contains prostration, he must prostrate. Hazrat Abu Hurairah, Raḍy Allāh ‘Anhu, relates from the Holy Prophet, ṢAllāhu ʿAlayhi wa Sallam: “When the son of Adam recites an ayah containing prostration and prostrates, Satan weeps.”
Quran aur Hadees ki roshni me Parde ka Hukam
In the light of the Quran and Hadith regarding the rules of modesty:
The Prophet instructed his wives, daughters, and the believing women to draw their cloaks around them so they would be recognized and not harmed. It draws them near to their identification so that they are not harassed; indeed Allah is Most Forgiving, Merciful. (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:59)
And when you ask them (the wives of the Prophet) for anything, ask them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and theirs. Surah Al Ahzab 33:53
Also, purposeless leaving of the home is discouraged. “And stay in your houses and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance.” Surah Al Ahzab 33:33
Veiling of the face:
Hazrat Sayyida Asma bint Abu Bakr RA said, “We used to cover our faces in the presence of men.” Sahi Ibn e Khuzaima-269
Hazrat Ayesha RA said during the journey of Hajj, while they wore Ahram if a caravan approached them then they would veil the face, when the caravan would go away then they would face the front uncovering it.
One such renowned case is where an accusation was laid on Sayyida Ayesha RA; Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala has revealed the Surah Noor for her exoneration. This is a direct case, showing the importance of maintenance of etiquette and what happens when one accuses somebody of something without grounds. These events are related in Sahi Bukhari, Sahi Muslim, and other books of authentic hadith.
Another narration refers to the case of a woman who was called Umm Khallad, whose son was lost in a battle and she was accused of immoral conduct. Allah revealed the verse: “Indeed, those who concocted the defamation are a group among you. Do not think that it is evil for you; on the contrary, it is good for you.” (Surah An-Nur 24:11). A case of false accusation then requires an evidence proper for the committing of that crime, a situation viewed seriously in Islam.
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Not being a covered woman invites the influence of Satan onto her. In support, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said that when any woman leaves the four walls of her house, Satan keeps casting a glance at her.
I would like to remind all my sisters in Islam that the veil is something that needs to be done with good intention and with much sincerity, rather than something considered a binding constraint that one puts upon one’s self. Most Muslim sisters who observe the veil experience strictness from members of their own family. While it is proper for family members to urge observance of the veil, it should be with much understanding and not by force. It is essential to instruct them in the value of the veil and guide them towards it with tact and a deep grasp of the fundamentals of faith.
Many Muslim sisters, who are today seen wearing a veil, do this under compulsion or hardness of their family members. It is true that family members must encourage veiling practice; it has to be with understanding and not under force. They should be taught about the difference between a believing woman and a non-Muslim woman. Interest should be inculcated in them regarding understanding of the Quran and religion. All these aberrations are taking place as parents and family members are drifting away from religion. Fear Allah, uphold the veil, and make your homes an environment of religion.
Some people still believe that “veil is just about covering the eyes,” “it’s all about intentions,” or “women who observe the veil are more problematic these days.” These are ignorant and hypocritical attitudes. The basic cause for moral degradation and moving away from the right path is many a time the distance of parents and family members from religion. Fear Allah, uphold veil, and at least have a religious atmosphere in your homes.
Note well that lifting the veil for the first time must not be likened to the removal of a shroud. Commit yourselves to viewing the veil in your lives and lead other sisters accordingly. Take examples from the wives of the Prophet (SAW) and learn from their lifestyles. Remember, the veil is important, and it’s better to get that practice set in life and inform other sisters too before the first veil lifting.”.
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