Bismillah Ar Rahman Nir Raheem QURAN KAREEM & ITS RESPECT Lets begin from the beginning: Allah

SubhanaTalas unique creation.. What do you think Allah SWT created first? Anybody. Allah SWT first created seas, oceans, rivers, I mean lots of water and he placed his throne called Arsh on the water and he also created the PEN. Then He created theskies, earth, space, universe in 6 days and then everything else. He also created angels with light. Does anybody know why??? To praise and remember Him all the time, day & night and to obey Him without questioning Him. The angles. There are four major angels. Does anybody know who are they?? 1.Angel Jibraeel alaihissalam he conveys messages between Allah and the Prophets 2.Angel Mikaeel alaihissalam He is responsible for the rain cycles and for providing sustenance. 3.Angel Israfeel alaihissalam - He is responsible for blowing the horn to usher in the day of judgement 4.Angel Izareel alaihissalam. He is the angel of death Allah also created the jinns from fire. They were the creation before mankind. And one of the most well known Jin is ???? anybody Yes, Iblis. He is also known as Shaitaan. He was very intelligent and learned amongst all the jins. And, he was very close to Allah SWT as well. That made him very proud and stubborn. Then Allah swt created the first man. Does anybody know who was that?? Yes, Adam alaihissalaam. Allah created him with clay from the different parts of the world. Then he created Hawwa alaihassalaam (his wife) from Adam alaihissalaams rib Humans are very unique creation of Allah swt. Why???? Because theyre different from angels. Allah swt programmed Angles to obey him while Allah swt gave humans brain to think and a will to choose from right and wrong. Then Allah swt made Adam/Hawwa live in Jannat but warned them not to eat the fruit of one tree. After creating Adam (as) Allah swt told all the angels and iblis to do sajda (bow) to Adam (as). All angles obeyed except Iblis, Shaitan. He disobeyed Allah swt saying he is far better than Adam (as) because he was made of fire. Iblis was proud and stubborn and forgot that Allah swt is the one who created him and his duty is to obey Allah swt. So, Allah swt got angry with him and threw him out of Jannat. Since Shaitan was proud and wouldnt accept his mistake and do taubah to Allah swt, he started plans to somehow make Adam/Hawwa (as) disobey Allah swt as well. Finally he succeeded in tempting Adam/Hawwa in eating the fruit of that tree which Allah swt forbade them to eat from. Allah swt was very angry with Adam/Hawwa (as) for their disobedience. Adam/Hawwa were sorry for their mistake and repented and pleaded with Allah swt to forgive them. Allah swt finally forgave them. However, Allah swt told Adam/Hawwa that they cannot live in Jannat anymore and have to live on earth. He taught them to live on earth and told them to always obey him, pray to him and remember him day and night. And Allah swt knew that Iblis was responsible for Adam/Hawwa disobedience and was angry with him. When Allah swt threw Iblis out of Jannat, he requested Allah swt to give him a chance so that he can show Allah swt how these humans are weak and how easily he can distract them from praying to Allah and attract them to all the things in the world so that they forget Allah swt. He will make people believe and pray to other gods or make partners with Allah swt and make people fight and kill each other. i.e. all kinds of troubles on earth so that all humans goes to hell with him. We all know how Allah swt is just and fair, he granted Shaitan his request and told him that he can do whatever he wanted but said that he is also merciful and loving and will always guide people to obey him and pray to him and do good things on earth, love each other and above all not to listen to Shaitan who is the biggest enemy.

So, Adam and Hawwa (as) when they lived on earth, they had lots of children and these children also had lots of children. They needed guidance and help to live on earth. So, Allah swt from time to time sent prophets on earth with books to teach people how to love Allah, how to pray to him, and how to be thankful to him and save them from Shaitan as well. So that after they die they go to Jannat. The most popular prophets are: anybody know?? 1. Nuh, Ibrahim, Ismail, Yousuf, Dawood, Musa, Isa and the last Prophet Mohammad (alaihissalaam). They are four major holy books that Allah swt sent along with lots of Suhoofs () 1. Dawood (as) was given the holy book called Zuboor 2. Musa (as) was given the holy book called Torah 3. Isa (as) was given the holy book called Bible 4. Prophet Mohammed (as) was given the final book called Quran Kareem. Remember when I said Allah swt created the Pen - he wrote the original Quran with that pen and he kept this Quran in a place called Lohai Mahfooz and the Quran we have with us now is the copy of the original Quran. WHAT IS QURAN: IT IS THE WORD OF ALLAH. IT IS UNIVERSAL BOOK FOR ALL NATIONS AND ALL TIMES. QURAN IS A BOOK OF TRUE GUIDANCE, FILLED WITH WISDOM AND JUSTICE. WHY WAS THE QURAN REVEALED??? TO PUT IN A COVER AND PUT IT IN A HIGH SHELF ---NO- but to teach us to obey Allah swt, pray and be good muslims.

When Allah swt wanted to reveal the Quran on the earth, he asked mountains. During the time of Adam and all the prophets (as) few people obeyed Allah swt and most people obeyed Shaitan. Its was same when Mohammad (as) became prophet people are praying to idols, not believing in Allah swt as their creator and fighting and killing each other. Allah swt made Mohammed (as) prophet and revealed Quran kareem to him. Initially the Quran kareem as a whole was revealed to the first sky in the night of Laylatul Qadr during the month of Ramadan. Thereafter, by the order of Allah swt, Hadharat Jibraeel (as) would bring down sometimes one ayat, sometimes two ayats, sometimes 10 ayats and sometime whole surah to Nabi-e-kareem (as) thru wahi. It took 23 yrs to reveal the whole Quran. The first wahi came when rasool (as) was in the cave of Hira and Jibraeel revealed the first ayat of Surah Alaa, Iqra bismi rabbikal Alaa meaning.. Read in the name of your Rabb (lord) who created everything. He created men and taught them by the pen what they did not know. Thru the teachings of Quran people were directed to the straight path and towards Imaan thru worship to Allah swt. WHAT IS IN THE QURAN: Allah swt tells us in the Quran: all the stories of the previous prophets and what happened to them when they obeyed Allah swt and when they disobeyed Allah swt. He shows us what is right and what is wrong, what Allah swt likes (not doing shirk, praying, obeying ones parents, helping each other) and what he dislikes (like drinking, singing, dancing, fighting) and what are the duties towards Allah swt, towards each other, towards parents, brothers/sisters, relatives, teachers and how to be good and loving with good morals and character. Then he tells us that those people who follow Quran and Sunnah of Rasool will go to Heaven which is a very beautiful place with lots of fun and those who follow Shaitan will go to Hell and how dangerous and scary place is that. In short, we can find solution to every problem and whoever seeks guidance from Quran kareem, Allah swt will guide him on the right path. So, it is our duty to read Quran kareem daily, try to learn the whole Quran, understand it and practice on it. If

you understand it reciting is in fact conversing (talking) with Allah swt. It is a great favor from Allah swt that he blesses us with his most cherished book thru most beloved prophet Mohammed (sas). Few Adaab of Reciting Quran Kareem: 1: Do wudu. 2: sit facing the qibla if you can and if you are a girl wear hijab, if you are a boy wear a kufi. 3: It is preferred you make intention of pleasing Allah. 4: Start with Aauzu billah... bismillah 5: Read with the proper pronunciation and in a clear voice. 6: pay attention to what you are reading, dont talk to people or eat or drink while reading.

What is the best time for reading Quran?? It is our duty to read Quran Kareem daily. Reading Quran is in fact conversing (talking) with Allah swt. The more a person has attachment and love for Allah, he/she will read more. There is no fixed time though, which ever time is suitable, one should read it. However, in Ramadan one should read more because it is known as the month of the Quran as it was revealed in this month. The rewards in this month are increased many folds. Remember, it is a great favor from Allah swt that he blesses us with his most cherished book thru most beloved prophet Mohammed (sas). In how many days should the Quran be completed?? The Sahabahs would generally complete whole recitation of Quran every 7 days, others in one month, and others in two months. Rasulullah (saws) advised that the Quran completion should be done in 40 days or the least is at least twice a year. Daily practice should be to recite three quarter juz daily (3/4 para) this way u will complete in 40 days. Preferably complete the Quran in Insha namaaz and also to keep fast that day, if possible as this was the practice of Sahabahs. It is advisable to invite others when completing the Quran because this is an occasion of great blessings and it is mustahib to make dua facing qibla and reading surah Fathiha and first five ayats of surah Baqarah. The dua made at this time is readily accepted as four thousand angels say Aameen to the dua of the person. Aadaab (Etiquette) of Reciting Quran Kareem: are of two types: 1. One is zhaahiry (ie one can see) and the second is Baatiny (inner/spiritual). Zhaahiry: 1. The first Adab is that a person should be in the state of cleanliness and wudhu. Allah swt says in the Quran: Only the pure ones may touch it. 2. One should sit with respect and dignity, facing the qibla. One should not sit lazily or sit leaning on to something. It is disliked to indulge in talking, laughing or joking while reciting the Quran Kareem. 3. Before you read, you should start with ta-awwuz and tasmeeyah which is Aauzu billahi and bismillahi... audible and with

4. It is mustahab to recite the Quran in the tarteel mode i.e. reciting every letter with clear, rules of tajweed so that one can understand the Quran.

5. Recite the Quran in a melodious, sweet voice. One should read audibly (others can hear as when there is a person reading namaaz or asleep nearby. Why: a. Others listening to the recitation will be rewarded as well. b. The person reciting will be alert and will recite with more vigor. c. By reading aloud, a person will not fall asleep. 6. One should learn to understand the Quran. The person who understands the Quran, will

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Allahs swt warnings, punishments, hereafter, jahannam and than he/she cries from

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7. If the ayats of Rahmat (blessings) are read, one should say Subhanallah, Allamdulliah, Allah and if the ayats of warning and punishments are read, one should seek Allahs forgiveness and pardon by saying Istaghfirullah. 8. When Ayat of Sajdah is read, make Sajdah. There are fourteen ayats of Sajdah in the Quran. a. How does u do sajdah while reading: say takbeer (Allahuakbar) and go into sajdah, then read tashbeehaat of sajda (subhana rabil Alaa) then lift your head saying the takbeer again. The Baatiny (inner) Aadaab: (spiritual i.e. from your heart) You should believe that this is the Book of Allah swt. Allah swt is the Lord of the Worlds. He is the king of Kings, all power and majesty belongs to him. You should completely believe that Quran is the word of Allah swt and the not the word of any man. You should also know that recitation of the Quran is an act of worship (Ibadat). Your heart should be pure and clean of all evil so that you may understand the meaning of the Quran. Also your heart should be filled with love of Allah swt. You should read it from your heart and mind ie. your mind should not wander while reading. You should contemplate and ponder over the meaning of the Quran. One should think that he is in front of Allah swt and Allah swt is watching and listening to his recitation. By doing so, one will become humble realizing Allahs greatness.

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WARNING AGAINST LEARNIG THE QURAAN AND THEN FORGETTING IT. The person who memorizes the Quran is a close friend and favored person of Allah swt. Allah swt favors such persons with his special blessings and raises his status in the Jannat. The amount of ayats a person knows will determine his position or level in Jannat. On the day of Qiyamat the Haafiz will be honored to sit in the shade of Allah swt where there will be no other shade. He can intercede for his parents and his close relatives and will take them to jannat. In an ahadeeth it is narrated that the Quran will intercede on behalf of its reader on the day of Qiyamat (judgment). It will insist and persist until Allah swt grants the reader to enter into Jannah and it will protect its reader from the punishment of the grave. And the person who does not read Quran and act upon it, will banish him to jahannum (hell). Memorizing the Quran is a great achievement but to retaining and remembering is more important. And, how youre going to retain it?? By continuously reciting the Quran everyday. To forget the Quran is a major sin. In a hadeeth Rasulullah swa said Whoever learnt the Quran and then forgot it, will appear before Allah as a leper or like a person void of any good

FEW IMPORTANT SURAHS 1. Surah Fatihah: is known as Quran e-Azeem. It is a cure and a medicine for all Illnesses and a cure for poison. It should be read to fulfill ones needed. 2. Surah Baqarah: It has been narrated that shaitan does not enter the house in which Surah Baqarah is read. The last two ayats is very important. 3. Surah Aal e Imraan and Surah Baqarah will intercede on behalf of its readers and they will argue and plead with Allah swt to forgive the reader on the day of judgment. Rasool sws described the two surats as two shaded and cool canopies walking ahead with light pouring down from the centers. 4. Surah Kahaf: it is reported that the person who recites surah Kahaf on a Friday, it will be noor (light) for him until the following Friday. 5. Surah Yaseen: is the heart of the Quran and whoever recites his sins will be forgiven. 6. Surah Alif-Laam Meem Sajdah & Surah Dukhaan & Surah Mulk: Rasool sws would not go to sleep at night until he read these surahs. Whoever recites these surahs at night seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the morning. 7. Surah Mulk: whoever recites this surah before going to bed, he will be protected from the punishment of the qabr. 9. Surah Zilzaala: it is reported that reciting this surah once, it is equal in reward to reciting half of the Quran. 10. Surah Kaafiroon and Surah Nasr: it is reported that reciting these surahs once is equal to the reward of a quarter Quran. 11. Surah Ikhlaas: reciting ones is equal to reward of 1/3 of the Quran. 12. Muawwazhatain (Surah Falak and Naas): Aisha raw reports that she would recite this surah for protection of Rasool sws when he was ill and would blow on her hands and rub them on his blessed face. Rasool sws would recite these surahs for protection from the evils of shaitaan and jealously of men. 13. Ayatul Kursi: Story written in Sahih Bukhari: Hadhrat Abu Hurrairah says that Rasool sws made me the guardian of Zakaat (charity) in the month of Ramadan. One night a person came and began collecting food and other things from the zakaat. He caught him and told him that he will take him to Rasool. Then his person pleaded and told him that he is very poor and had children and told him that he will not come back again. Rasool sws said he is a liar and he will come back. So, this happened three times. Third time this person told Abu Hurrairah that if he releases him, he will teach him such words, if read, Allah swt will benefit him with his blessings. Abu Hurrairah enquired as to what those words were. He then said when you go to bed at night than recite Ayatul Kursi. Allah swt will appoint a guard over you and shaitaan will not come close to you till the morning. Rasulullah sws said although he is a liar but what he said is true. Rasool sws asked Abu Hurirah do you know who this person was? He said no. Rasool sws told him that it was shaitaan. In short, it will protect you and your family rather it will even protect the houses in your neighborhood. DUA BEFORE AND AFTER RECITINGTHE QURAAN KAREEM. QUIZ: 1. First Surah revealed 2. # of Surahs 3. # of Ayaats 4. Longest Surah 5. Shortest Surah 6. # of Sajdahs

Questions: 1) What was the first revelation? 2) Who made the Quran available to everyone in book form? 3) Who used to bring the revelation to the Prophet AS? 4) Who compiled the Qur'an into book form? 5) List one adab of reciting the quran. 6) List another adab of reciting the Quran. 7) What do you do when you read and ayat of sajdah?

8) How many Quran' should you complete in ramadan. 9) How many para's are there in the Quran? 10) Which is the last book that Allah sent down? Topics to cover with kids: 1) How the quran was created, what is the Quran. It is the word of Allah, the instruction manual on how to live in this world and the demo is the Prophet AS. 2) Who was the Quran revealed to? The prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Adul Muttallib. He was from the tribe of quraysh and his lineage meets with Ismaeel AS and Ibrahim AS. He was an orphan, his father, Abdullah bin Muttallib passed away before he was born and his mother Passed away when he was 7 years old. He lived wiwth his Grandfather Adul Muttalli till he was 9 and then with his Uncle Abu Talib. He grew up to be a business man. He was known for his honesty and good manners. For this the people of Quraysh called him Al Amin. He married Kahdijah RA when he was around 25 years of age and got the first revelation from Allah at the age of 40. Angel jibraeel came to the Prophet AS when he was in the cave of hira and told the Prophet AS to read! The Prophet AS responded I do not know how to read. Then the Angel Jibraeel hugged the prophet and crushed him so intensely that the prophet AS thought he couldn't breathe then released him and said read, again the Prophet AS said I do not know how to read, again the Angel Jibraeel hugged the prophet and crushed him so intensely that the prophet AS thought he couldn't breathe then released him and said read, again the Prophet AS said I do not know how to read, then the Angel jibraeel said : read in the name of your lord that created you from a clot of blood. After this incident the prophet AS did not get revelation for another two years, and Allah revealed the verses of surah Muzammil. Who compiled the Quran? It was during the time of Abu Bakr RA and Umar RA that the Quran was compiled into one book but it wasn't till the time of Uthman RA that the Quran was published wide scale.