Quran, being the Holy Book for Muslims offers numerous life-altering lessons. Each chapter has its own unique meaning for Muslims to take guidance from.
Muslims have found
comfort by reciting the Quranic verses. It is recited at the bedside of an ill
individual in order to provide ease in this life and the Hereafter. For Muslims,
Quran holds an enormous power.
Quran was revealed to
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in stages by Angel Gabriel.
Seek
Help through Prayer:
Salah was the single
socio-religious activity that held Muslims together. The basic purposes of a
prayer is to seek assistance from God, protecting oneself from loathsome deeds,
and eventually attain happiness in this life and the Hereafter. Muslims use
prayer to feel at peace and to provide answers to their prayers.
"And
they have been commanded no more than this: To worship Allah, offering Him
sincere devotion, being true (in faith); to establish regular prayer; and to
practice regular charity; and that is the Religion Right and Straight." --
Sura 98 (98:5), The Holy Quran
Tolerance:
Diversity is recognized
an appreciated in Quran. Muslims are ordered to tolerate differences between
Muslims and non-Muslims and live with peace and harmony. Islam accepts the
existence of other religions with an attitude of openness.
Muslims are required to
practice justice and equality and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) demonstrated that
with his behavior towards non-Muslims or minorities. He showed respect to
non-Muslims by standing up when a Jewish funeral passed by.
As Quran asserts in
al-Qasas verse 55
‘’We
shall have our deeds and you shall have your deeds; peace be on you, we do not
desire the ignorant’.
Human
Rights:
Quran says that all
humans are descendants of one man, Adam, hence all humans are equal. An
individual deserves the right of life, the right of respect, the right to
justice, right of freedom, the right of sustenance, the right to work, and the
right of privacy. Quran talks about all of these rights in detail.
From the perspective of
Quran, these rights came to existence when humans did. A ruler or any human
agency cannot create or abolish these general rights. Furthermore, Quran
forbids racism, tribalism, sexism and slavery.
Treatment
of Women:
In the eyes of Allah,
women are equal to men. They can perform all the duties that men can. Women
have the right to acquire knowledge and education. Allah says:
“And for women are rights over men similar to
those of men over women.” (2: 228)
Hard times:
Here are a few Quranic verses one might understand and conduct when
facing challenges
Chapter 94, Verse 5–6
"Verily,
with every difficulty there is relief. Verily, with every difficulty there is
relief."
Chapter 29, Verse 2–3
"Do people
think that they will be left alone because they say: "We believe,"
and will not be tested? And We indeed tested those who were before them. And
Allah will certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and
will certainly make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are liars,
(although Allah knows all that before putting them to test)."
Chapter 2, Verse 45
“Seek Allah's help with patient perseverance and prayer. It is
indeed hard except for those who
are humble.”
Chapter 11, Verse 115
“And be steadfast in patience, for verily Allah will not suffer
the reward of the righteous to perish.”
Chapter 65, Verse 2–3
“And He provides
for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if anyone puts his trust in
Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his
purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion."
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