Me here:
the deep complexity of the Israel - Iran issue, seemingly insolvable, has much to do with the history of Islam that resulted in the Shia - Sunni divide. and the difficulty of solving it is rooted in the raaja-dharma vs prajaa-prabhutwa-dharma difference, its misunderstanding or not-fully-or-well-enough understood state. This can also be interpreted as the importance of the separation of church and state in modern governance. In Shia, this separation is more intrinsic, and less so in Sunni, which was the root cause of the historical conflict and war that created the divide after the prophet's passing away.
So, and in other words, Shia is more inclined towards church-state separation, compared to Sunni where the centrality of the government's power is more important for a just rule, as in the concept of a righteous Islamic Caliphate kingship type rule. All countries, Israel, USA, India, UK, the East, the West, the North, the South etc, the whole world, needs to understand this better, in order to really get a better handle on it.
Just trying to suppress Shia or Iran-Persia in favor of Sunni is not going to work. So, there needs to be some new approaches and consideration regarding this factor.
And for Israel & Jews, this also means that for an enduring or long-lasting peace, it is important to have an Iran-Israel fully DEEP understanding or deal, not just namesake, perception or superficial, with mutual respect and accommodation, without any suppression or undermining type objectives since that will not be able to stand up to the tests of time.
It is, of course, not easy, and both sides, everyone also, will have to work very very hard for it, despite the hardships, seeming reversals, difficulties and challenges. And this is where the current situation projection will lead us, in my opinion. We hope and pray for the best. Best Wishes. Aummm...
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Yes, this is an amazing write-up about the Islamic holy scripture Quran
Ys, understand it well. Very happy, very pleased to read it,
Please Keep Up the Good Work.
Do Well. All the Best. Good Luck. Be Brave. Bev Wise. Take Care.
Best Wishes, Aummm..
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| The Sahaba Read The Quran With Understanding.
How Can We Do The Same?
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Taken from ‘Qut al-Qulub’ by Shaykh Abu Talib Al-Makki
By Prof. Dr. Musharraf Hussain OBE Al Azhari |
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This reflection explores the disciplined rhythm and spiritual depth of Quranic recitation as practised by the Sahaba. Drawing on Prophetic traditions and practices of the early Muslims, such as Caliph Uthman, it emphasises completing the Quran weekly through mindful and reflective recitation. It also identifies key barriers to understanding the Quran, including superficial reading and misplaced reliance on intellect.
The ideal form of recitation is tarteel: slow, deliberate and contemplative. True benefit arises when the heart is present, the meanings are understood, and the Quran becomes a source of spiritual comfort and transformation.
A Seven-Day Schedule for Quran Recitation
The seeker of truth and spiritual realisation should aim to complete The Majestic Quran once a week. This amounts to reciting approximately four and a half juz’ each day, allowing for the Quran to be completed in a week. It is narrated in a hadith that whoever completes the Quran in less than three days does not grasp its meanings. According to Abdullah ibn Umar, the Prophet ﷺ instructed him to complete the Quran every seven days. The third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan, had this regular schedule of completing the Quran in seven days: - Friday: Al-Fatihah to Al-Ma’idah
- Saturday: Al-An’am to Hud
- Sunday: Yusuf to Maryam
- Monday: Ta Ha to Al-Qasas
- Tuesday: Al-Ankabut to Sad
- Wednesday: Al-Zumar to Al-Rahman
- Thursday: Al-Wa’qiah to An-Naas
The Barriers to Understanding the Meanings and the Message of the Quran
Daily recitation strengthens the heart, reinforces faith, brings spiritual steadfastness, and deepens one’s understanding of divine realities. Abu Talib Al-Makki, a renowned early Sufi, Hadith scholar and Shafi‘i jurist, notes how some disciples used to read the Quran in small portions. He then lists some barriers that hinder a person’s understanding of the Quran:- Practising religious innovation (bid‘ah) leads to weak faith.
- Persistently sinning and arrogance lead to hard-heartedness and heedlessness. Eventually overtaken by base desires and love of the world.
- Superficial recitation, without trying to understand the Divine message.
- Following personal whims, as shown by seeking only mystical or esoteric interpretations.
- Misplaced reliance on one’s intellect and secular knowledge bereft of Shariah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The intelligent person guards himself from evil and works for the Hereafter.” The Prophet ﷺ also said: “Many reciters of the Quran are hypocrites, yet they are from my Ummah.” This is not a denial of the Quran or Allah, but it is a misplaced reliance, trusting in one’s own effort or intellect rather than in divine power.
Levels of Quranic Recitation
When one listens attentively to the divine words and contemplates their meanings, divine attributes begin to affect the heart and the mind. One ceases to rely solely on his mind and turns to Allah and begins to feel the divine presence with an enlightened heart and firm faith. One should recite the Quran with tarteel, that is, slowly, thoughtfully and with clear pronunciation of every word. It involves reflecting on the meanings and taking heed.
Hazrat Ali said: “Worship without understanding has no benefit, nor does Quranic recitation without contemplation.” No doubt mere recitation brings reward, but deeper reflection brings higher spiritual benefit.
Mujahid ibn Jabr was asked whether two people reciting the Quran for the same duration, one reciting Surah al-Baqarah slowly and another reciting the entire Quran quickly, would receive equal reward? He replied that they would receive equal reward in terms of time spent, but the one with understanding would gain more spiritual benefit.
Reciting with Presence and Reflection
To read the Quran during prayer with understanding and presence of the heart is far superior to reading verbatim. One should understand the divine promises, warnings, commandments, stories and parables. The Prophet ﷺ once told Bilal: “Bring us comfort through the prayer.” This comfort comes from meaningful recitation during prayer.
Some pious teachers have reported that during recitation, they become deeply engrossed in both the words and meanings of the Quran, sometimes even overwhelmed with spiritual ecstasy. The Quran becomes the soul of their faith, strengthening their connection with Allah. When Allah said, “Yahya, hold the Book firmly” (Maryam:12), it meant believe it with conviction, understand, reflect, and act upon.
A scholar was asked what thoughts came to his mind while reciting the Quran. He replied: “Is there anything dearer to me than the Quran that I would think of it?” When the mind wandered, some scholars would repeat the verses until understanding returned. They glorified Allah at verses of glorification, prayed at verses of promise, and wept at verses of warning. This is the meaning of the verse: “They recite it as it should be recited” (Al-Baqarah: 121). |
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in the photos here, from a few years back, we see us with our friends in restaurant, also one next table (with kids) is there that we had interacted with.
