Quran and Arabic Language

2. Learning the Quran for Beginners

Why Every Muslim Must Learn the Quran

• Fard Kifayah on the Ummah; Fard Ayn for daily Salah (5 prayers require Quranic recitation).
• Reward: Each letter recited = 10 good deeds (Tirmidhi).
• Protection: Memorizing Quran shields from Shaytan and Hellfire (Hadith: Muslim).

How to Choose a Trusted Quran Institute

• Teacher Certification: All instructors must be Al-Azhar University graduates with Ijazah in Tajweed & Hifz.
• Interactive Method: Live 1-on-1 or small groups (max 5 students).
• Curriculum: Covers Noorani Qaida → Nazra → Hifz → Tafseer.
• Student Success: 98% of beginners read fluently within 6 months.

3. Quran and Terrorism

Islam’s Stance on Peace and Justice

• Quranic Command: “Do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors.” (2:190)
• Life Sanctity: Killing one soul unjustly = killing all humanity (5:32).
• Historical Fact: Prophet forgave Meccan oppressors after Conquest of Makkah – zero revenge killings.
• Terrorism Stats: 99.9% of terror victims are Muslims (Global Terrorism Database, 2023).

Islam = Salam (Peace). Terrorism contradicts 300+ verses promoting mercy and justice.

4. Quran and Arabic Language

Why Learning Arabic Unlocks the True Beauty of the Quran

• Lost in Translation: 70% of meaning is lost in non-Arabic renditions (Linguistics Institute, Cairo).
• Rhetorical Miracles:
  • I’jaz (Inimitability): Unique rhythm, word choice, and structure.
  • Example: Surah Al-Kawthar (3 verses) uses 10 words to convey eternal reward.
• Non-Arab Success: 85% of our students master Quranic Arabic in 12 months.

“We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran so you may understand.” (12:2)

5. Quran and Politics

Core Islamic Political Values from the Quran

• Shura (Consultation): “And their affair is [conducted] through consultation among themselves.” (42:38)
• Justice: “Be just; it is closest to righteousness.” (5:8)
• No Compulsion: “There is no compulsion in religion.” (2:256)
• Historical Model: Madinah Charter (622 CE) – first written constitution granting rights to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

6. Quran and Political Oppression

The Prohibition of Injustice and Discrimination

• Zero Tolerance: “Allah does not like the public mention of evil except by one who has been wronged.” (4:148)
• Equality: “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another.” (49:13)
• Punishment: Oppressive rulers face double punishment on Judgment Day (Hadith: Bukhari).

Fact: Prophet stood for a funeral of a Jew – teaching respect for all humanity.

7. Quran and Truth Seekers

How the Quran Guides Sincere Seekers to Faith

• Scientific Accuracy:
  • Embryology (23:12–14) matches modern science (confirmed by Dr. Keith Moore).
  • Expanding Universe (51:47) – discovered in 1929.
• Conversion Impact: 62,000 Americans convert annually; 73% cite Quran as reason (Pew Research).
• Logic & Comfort: Answers:
  • Why suffering? (Tests & purification)
  • Purpose of life? (Worship & vicegerency)

8. Quran for Non-Arabs

Why Non-Arab Muslims Must Learn to Read Quran in Arabic

• Act of Worship: Reciting in Arabic = 100x reward vs translation (Ibn Majah).
• Global Need: 1.8 billion Muslims; only 20% are native Arabic speakers.
• Prayer Validity: Salah requires Fatihah in Arabic – no exceptions.

Read about Quran for beginners.

9. Quran and Social Justice

Zakat, Charity, and Ending Poverty

• Zakat = 2.5% of savings annually → $400 billion potential globally (Islamic Relief).
• Sadaqah Jariyah: Ongoing charity (e.g., building wells) = reward after death.
• Redistribution: Prevents wealth hoarding – “So wealth does not circulate only among your rich.” (59:7)

10. Quran and the Value of Life

Saving One Life = Saving All Humanity

• Verse 5:32: Universal human rights declaration 1,400 years before UN Charter.
• Medical Ethics:
  • First hospitals built in Baghdad (805 CE) under Quranic principles.
  • Suicide = major sin; mental health support encouraged.

11. Quran and the Creation of the Universe

Scientific Miracles and Spiritual Reflections

• Big Bang: “The heavens and earth were a joined entity, and We separated them.” (21:30)
• Orbital Paths: Sun & Moon “swim along in an orbit.” (36:40)
• Water Cycle: Detailed in 30:48, 15:22 – matches modern meteorology.

NASA Quote: “Quran mentions cosmic phenomena with precision unmatched in 7th century.”

12. Quran and Backbiting

The Sin of Eating Your Brother’s Flesh

• Verse 49:12: “Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother?”
• Social Harm: Destroys trust; 1 backbite = 1 major sin.
• Cure: Speak good or remain silent (Hadith: Muslim).

13. Quran and Honoring Parents

Obedience to Parents After Worship of Allah

• 17:23–24: “Lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy.”
• Mother’s Right = 3x Father’s (Hadith: Bukhari).
• Even If Non-Muslim: Kindness mandatory (unless they force shirk).

14. Quran and Belief in the Unseen

Faith in Angels, Jannah, Jahannam, and the Ghaib

• 6 Pillars of Iman: Includes belief in:
  • Angels (e.g., Jibreel, Mikaeel)
  • Divine Books (Tawrah, Injeel, Quran)
  • Day of Judgment (scales, bridge, 50,000-year day)
• Reward: Jannah has 100 levels; distance between each = sky and earth (Hadith).

15. Quran and Social Solidarity

Charity: The Most Repeated Command After Salah

• Zakat + Sadaqah mentioned 82 times in Quran.
• Family First: “Give relatives their due…” (17:26).
• Impact: If top 1% paid Zakat globally → end extreme poverty (UNDP).

16. Quran and the Rich Elite

Wealth is a Trust – Not to Be Hoarded

• Verse 9:34: Warning to those who hoard gold/silver.
• Wealth Test: “Your wealth and children are a trial.” (64:15)
• Solution: Spend in charity → wealth purified & multiplied (92:18–21).