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The Qur’an Is the Delight of the Heart – A Khutba
Author: Shaikh Sa'ud Ash-Shuriem
Source: A Khutba Delivered in al-Masjid Al-Haram
during the Month of Ramadaan,translated by: Yahya Adel Ibrahim
Praise is for Allah, the Guide to goodness. He Watches over His creation, knowing what is hidden from sight and that which they conceal in their breasts. I praise Him, the praise of a true slave who is afraid of His punishment, yet in hope of His forgiveness. I thank Him; the thanking that is obligated on a slave to his Master. I bear witness that there is no god or deity worthy of any worship except Allah alone. I bear witness that
Muhammad is His slave and final Messenger.
Amma Ba'du:
I advise you and I to have Taqwa Allah; it is the provision that will be most beneficial on the final Day.
Allah (SWT) says Ordering his Prophet (SAWS): "Recite (O Muhammad) what has been revealed to you of the Book (Qur’an), and perform as-Salah. Verily, as-Salah (prayer) prevents from al-Fahsha' (great sins of every kind) and al-Munkar (disbelief, and every wicked deed). And the Remembering (praising) of (you by) Allah (in front of the angels) is greater indeed [than your remembering (praising) Allah in prayers]. And Allah knows what you do."
(Al-'Ankabut 29:45)
He (SWT) also said: "I (Muhammad) have been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city (Makkah), Him Who has sanctified it and His is everything. And I am commanded to be from among the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam). And to recite the Qur’an." (An-Naml 27:91,92)
Allah (SWT) said: "Nay, but they, the clear Ayat [the description and the qualities of Prophet Muhammad (saaw) written like verses in the Torah and the Gospel] are preserved in the breasts of those who are have been given knowledge (from the people of the Scriptures). And none but the Zalimun (polytheists and wrongdoers…) deny Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons and signs)." (Al-'Ankabut 29:49
He (SWT) also said: "And we have indeed made the Qur’an easy to understand and be remembered, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?" (Al-Qamar 54:17)
'Ibad Allah ( O Slaves of Allah)!
The month of Ramadaan is known as the month of sacrifice and fasting. It is also known and recognized and known as the month of the Qur’an. Allah (SWT) says:
"The month of Ramadaan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)." (Al-Baqarah 2:185)
Allah (SWT) says: "Verily! We have sent it down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree)." (Al-Qadr 97:1)
He (SWT) also says: "We sent it (this Qur’an) down on a blessed night [night of Qadr in the 9th month (Ramadaan) of the Islamic calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship]. Therein (that night is decreed every matter of ordainments." (Ad-Dukhan 44:3)
Allah revealed the Qur’an, a beacon of light that cannot be extinguished. A methodology and way of life that is perfect in all respect. In it is strength that cannot be equaled or repelled. It is the foundation of Iman (Faith) and the spring of knowledge. Allah Willed that the Qur’an be what quenches the thirst for knowledge. It is the delight of the people of wisdom. The Qur’an is the greatest cure for all ailments. The Qur’an is Allah's Rope that cannot be severed. It is the Wise Reminder and the truly Straight Path.
In the Qur’an are the parables of those who were before us, a prophesy of that which will be after us and a criterion to judge between us. It is Truth with certainty that was revealed to us. The one who lives according to its dictation will be rewarded. The one who judges according to it will be just. The one who calls to it is on the straight path. Allah raises and lowers people with it. The Qur’an, on the Day of Judgment, will intercede on behalf of those who recited it.
Rasool ul Allah (SAWS) said: "The one who reads a single letter from the Book of Allah will be rewarded with one Hasana (good deed). (Know that) A good deed is multiplied ten times over. I do not say Alif Lam Meem is one letter. Verily, Alif is on letter, Lam is one letter, Meem is one letter." (Reported by at-Tirmithi and it is Sahih)
O Muslims!
The Book of Allah to mankind's guidance is like the soul in relation to the body. Therefore, he who abandons its recitation and does not act in accordance to its laws is in a state of spiritual death. Allah (SWT) says: "Is he who was dead (without Faith by ignorance and disbelief) and We gave him life (by Knowledge and Faith) and set for him a light (of Belief) whereby he can walk amongst men, like him who is in the darkness (of disbelief, polytheism and hypocrisy) from which he can never come out?" (Al-An'am 6:122)
A person without Qur’an is like a person without water, air and medicine. Allah (SWT) says: "And We send down from the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe." (Al-Isra' 17:82)
Allah (SWT) also says: "And if We had sent this as a Qur’an in a foreign language other that Arabic, they would have said: 'Why are not its Verses explained in detail (in our language)? What! (A Book) not in Arabic and (the Messenger) an Arab? Say: 'It is for those who believe, a guide and healing. And as for those who disbelieve, there is heaviness (deafness) in their ears, and it (the Qur’an) is blindness for them." (Fussilat 41:44)
The Qur’an is a healing for the body and soul. Whenever life becomes hard and complicated the Light of the Qur’an will always brighten the way. It will be a source of solace and tranquility. It will be a defender to you when you are powerless and in need. Allah (SWT) says: "And when you (Muhammad) recite the Qur’an, We put between you and those who believe not in the Hereafter, an invisible veil (or screen their hearts, so they hear or understand it not)."
(Al-Isra’ 17:45)
"And We have put a barrier before them, a barrier behind them, and We have covered them up, so that they cannot see." (Ya-Sin 36:9)
The Muslim recites the Qur’an and will feel the Sakina and tranquility in his heart and being. This causes him only to fear Allah alone and no other. Allah (SWT) says: "Those (the believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said, 'Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them."
But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they said, 'Allah (alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)." So they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty. It is only Shaytan that suggests to you the fear of his Auliya [supporters and friends (polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger], so fear them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers." (Ali-'Imran 3:173-175)
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Author: Shaikh Sa'ud Ash-Shuriem
Source: A Khutba Delivered in al-Masjid Al-Haram
during the Month of Ramadaan,translated by: Yahya Adel Ibrahim
Praise is for Allah, the Guide to goodness. He Watches over His creation, knowing what is hidden from sight and that which they conceal in their breasts. I praise Him, the praise of a true slave who is afraid of His punishment, yet in hope of His forgiveness. I thank Him; the thanking that is obligated on a slave to his Master. I bear witness that there is no god or deity worthy of any worship except Allah alone. I bear witness that
Muhammad is His slave and final Messenger.
Amma Ba'du:
I advise you and I to have Taqwa Allah; it is the provision that will be most beneficial on the final Day.
Allah (SWT) says Ordering his Prophet (SAWS): "Recite (O Muhammad) what has been revealed to you of the Book (Qur’an), and perform as-Salah. Verily, as-Salah (prayer) prevents from al-Fahsha' (great sins of every kind) and al-Munkar (disbelief, and every wicked deed). And the Remembering (praising) of (you by) Allah (in front of the angels) is greater indeed [than your remembering (praising) Allah in prayers]. And Allah knows what you do."
(Al-'Ankabut 29:45)
He (SWT) also said: "I (Muhammad) have been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city (Makkah), Him Who has sanctified it and His is everything. And I am commanded to be from among the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam). And to recite the Qur’an." (An-Naml 27:91,92)
Allah (SWT) said: "Nay, but they, the clear Ayat [the description and the qualities of Prophet Muhammad (saaw) written like verses in the Torah and the Gospel] are preserved in the breasts of those who are have been given knowledge (from the people of the Scriptures). And none but the Zalimun (polytheists and wrongdoers…) deny Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons and signs)." (Al-'Ankabut 29:49
He (SWT) also said: "And we have indeed made the Qur’an easy to understand and be remembered, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?" (Al-Qamar 54:17)
'Ibad Allah ( O Slaves of Allah)!
The month of Ramadaan is known as the month of sacrifice and fasting. It is also known and recognized and known as the month of the Qur’an. Allah (SWT) says:
"The month of Ramadaan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)." (Al-Baqarah 2:185)
Allah (SWT) says: "Verily! We have sent it down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree)." (Al-Qadr 97:1)
He (SWT) also says: "We sent it (this Qur’an) down on a blessed night [night of Qadr in the 9th month (Ramadaan) of the Islamic calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship]. Therein (that night is decreed every matter of ordainments." (Ad-Dukhan 44:3)
Allah revealed the Qur’an, a beacon of light that cannot be extinguished. A methodology and way of life that is perfect in all respect. In it is strength that cannot be equaled or repelled. It is the foundation of Iman (Faith) and the spring of knowledge. Allah Willed that the Qur’an be what quenches the thirst for knowledge. It is the delight of the people of wisdom. The Qur’an is the greatest cure for all ailments. The Qur’an is Allah's Rope that cannot be severed. It is the Wise Reminder and the truly Straight Path.
In the Qur’an are the parables of those who were before us, a prophesy of that which will be after us and a criterion to judge between us. It is Truth with certainty that was revealed to us. The one who lives according to its dictation will be rewarded. The one who judges according to it will be just. The one who calls to it is on the straight path. Allah raises and lowers people with it. The Qur’an, on the Day of Judgment, will intercede on behalf of those who recited it.
Rasool ul Allah (SAWS) said: "The one who reads a single letter from the Book of Allah will be rewarded with one Hasana (good deed). (Know that) A good deed is multiplied ten times over. I do not say Alif Lam Meem is one letter. Verily, Alif is on letter, Lam is one letter, Meem is one letter." (Reported by at-Tirmithi and it is Sahih)
O Muslims!
The Book of Allah to mankind's guidance is like the soul in relation to the body. Therefore, he who abandons its recitation and does not act in accordance to its laws is in a state of spiritual death. Allah (SWT) says: "Is he who was dead (without Faith by ignorance and disbelief) and We gave him life (by Knowledge and Faith) and set for him a light (of Belief) whereby he can walk amongst men, like him who is in the darkness (of disbelief, polytheism and hypocrisy) from which he can never come out?" (Al-An'am 6:122)
A person without Qur’an is like a person without water, air and medicine. Allah (SWT) says: "And We send down from the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe." (Al-Isra' 17:82)
Allah (SWT) also says: "And if We had sent this as a Qur’an in a foreign language other that Arabic, they would have said: 'Why are not its Verses explained in detail (in our language)? What! (A Book) not in Arabic and (the Messenger) an Arab? Say: 'It is for those who believe, a guide and healing. And as for those who disbelieve, there is heaviness (deafness) in their ears, and it (the Qur’an) is blindness for them." (Fussilat 41:44)
The Qur’an is a healing for the body and soul. Whenever life becomes hard and complicated the Light of the Qur’an will always brighten the way. It will be a source of solace and tranquility. It will be a defender to you when you are powerless and in need. Allah (SWT) says: "And when you (Muhammad) recite the Qur’an, We put between you and those who believe not in the Hereafter, an invisible veil (or screen their hearts, so they hear or understand it not)."
(Al-Isra’ 17:45)
"And We have put a barrier before them, a barrier behind them, and We have covered them up, so that they cannot see." (Ya-Sin 36:9)
The Muslim recites the Qur’an and will feel the Sakina and tranquility in his heart and being. This causes him only to fear Allah alone and no other. Allah (SWT) says: "Those (the believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said, 'Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them."
But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they said, 'Allah (alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)." So they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty. It is only Shaytan that suggests to you the fear of his Auliya [supporters and friends (polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger], so fear them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers." (Ali-'Imran 3:173-175)
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