Ramadan’s Greatest Gift: Read, Understand and Follow the Quran

Today marks the 10th day of Ramadan, the final day of the first ten days known as the days of mercy. Among the twelve months of the year, Ramadan holds unmatched honour and spiritual value. Its greatness lies in the revelation of the Holy Quran during this sacred month to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Allah Almighty says: “Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, with clear proofs of guidance and the criterion between right and wrong.” (Surah Al-Baqarah: 185)

This verse makes it clear that the Quran is not only a religious book for Muslims; it is a universal guide for all humanity. It offers principles and guidance for individual life, family relations, society, economy, justice, morality and global affairs. If humanity seeks peace, and if Muslims wish to regain their moral and spiritual strength, they must reconnect with the Quran.

Every believer—men and women alike—should learn to recite the Quran correctly, understand its meanings, and follow its teachings with sincerity.

The Quran: A Complete Guide for Humanity

Beyond religious rulings, the Quran provides balanced solutions to social, political, economic, ethical and moral challenges. Scholars note that only about 500 verses deal directly with legal rulings, while the remaining verses address faith, history, human character, knowledge, and the rise and fall of nations.

No book in the world matches the Quran in language, structure, depth of meaning or lasting influence. Allah challenges humanity: “If you are in doubt about what We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a surah like it…” (Surah Al-Baqarah: 23)

This challenge remains open for all time, yet no one has been able to meet it.

Virtue of Reciting and Listening to the Quran

The Quran is eternal and preserved. It is also the most widely read book in the world. There is reward not only for reciting it, but also for listening attentively.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever recites one letter from the Quran will receive one good deed, and each good deed is multiplied ten times.” (Tirmidhi)

In another hadith, reciting the Quran is described as the best form of worship.

Learning, Understanding and Practising the Quran

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.” (Bukhari)

Many people recite the Quran regularly but do not reflect on its meaning. Therefore, alongside recitation, Muslims should study reliable translations and interpretations to understand Allah’s message and apply it in daily life.

The Quran should not only be read—it should guide behaviour, character and decisions.

Author: Mohammed Nurul Absar Taiyobi is a writer, researcher, and Islamic thinker. He is the Founder President of the Expatriate Journalists Association (PRASAS) based in Dubai, UAE. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the Islamic Research Center located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. For correspondence, he can be reached at: muntyping@gmail.com