Quran: The Guiding Light

The Quran is Allah’s firm rope, a guiding light, a source of wisdom, and the straight path.

Allah says:
“And We send down from the Quran that which is healing and mercy for the believers, but it does not increase the wrongdoers except in loss.” [Al-Isra: 82]

If you truly want the Quran to touch your heart and heal its ailments, you must strengthen your relationship with it. At Al-Ameen Academy, we are dedicated to teaching the Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies in New York. If you want to learn, reach out to us!

1️⃣ Beware of Abandoning the Quran

One of the greatest punishments is to neglect the Quran. The Prophet ﷺ warned:
"The Quran is either a proof for you or against you." [Muslim]
So, never let days pass without reading it. Learn Arabic and Quran online in New York with Al-Ameen Academy and build a strong connection with the Quran.

2️⃣ Do Not Seek Worldly Gains Through It

Recite the Quran seeking Allah’s pleasure, not worldly rewards. The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Recite the Quran and seek Allah’s reward before a time comes when people recite it for worldly gain, rushing through it for immediate rewards instead of waiting for its true reward." [Sahih Al-Jami’ (1167)]
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3️⃣ Do Not Turn the Quran into Mere Melodies

The Prophet ﷺ warned:
"I fear six things for my Ummah: foolish leadership, bloodshed, corruption in justice, severing of family ties, a generation that treats the Quran like a song, and an excessive number of law enforcers." [Sahih Al-Jami’ (216)]

This means we should not exaggerate in singing the Quran like a song, as it was not revealed for entertainment. However, the Prophet ﷺ encouraged beautifying our recitation, saying:
"Beautify the Quran with your voices, for a beautiful voice enhances the beauty of the Quran." [Al-Darimi, authenticated by Al-Albani]
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4️⃣ Keep Revising the Quran

The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Keep refreshing your memory of the Quran, for it escapes from the hearts faster than camels untied from their ropes." [Bukhari & Muslim]
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5️⃣ Read It in a State of Purity

To honor the Quran, read it while in a state of purity and cleanse your mouth with a miswak. The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Purify your mouths with the miswak, for they are the pathways of the Quran." [Sahih Al-Jami’ (3939)]

How Often Should We Complete the Quran?

Abdullah ibn Amr رضي الله عنه said:
"The Prophet ﷺ told me: ‘Recite the Quran in a month.’ (In another narration: ‘in forty days’). I said: ‘I have more strength than that.’ He replied: ‘Then complete it in three days.’" [Abu Dawood, authenticated by Al-Albani]

So, do not let more than 40 days pass without completing it. If you do, you are at a loss. At the same time, do not rush to finish it in less than three days—except in special times and places, like Ramadan or the Sacred Mosque in Makkah.

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May Allah make the Quran a light in our hearts and a companion in our lives. If you're looking for a place to Learn Arabic and Quran online in New York, contact Al-Ameen Academy today and start your journey!