Thursday, 3 December 2015

Holy Quran, Divine Book of Allah- History and Revelation

Holy Quran is the divine Book of Allah and the most widely read book in the History of Mankind. Allah Almighty revealed this Book on Holy Prophet (PBUH) for the guidance of mankind. This is actually a God divine message which He revealed on His beloved person Muhammad (PBUH). The first revelation took place on the night of 15th of Ramadan in Ghar-e-Hira at that time Holy Prophet was at the age of forty. The first revelation is all about the importance knowledge and the glory of Allah Almighty.
“Read, in the name of your Lord who created. It is He who created man from clots of blood. Read! Your Lord is the most bounteous, who has taught the use of the pen. He has taught man what he did not know”. [96:5]
Revelation of Holy Quran:
Holy Quran was not revealed at one time but revelation of this divine Book completes on the night of Ramadan and this night is called Laila tul Qadar
“(It is) a Qur’an which we have divided (into Parts from time to time), in order that thou mightiest recite it to men. At intervals we have revealed it by stages” [17:106]
When the revelation started Arabs start taunting that why this Book is not revealed in one series. They start laughing and made fun of it. Allah Almighty answers them with beautiful divine message.
“Thus (it is revealed), that we may strengthen thy heart thereby, and we have rehearsed it to thee in slow, well-arranged stages, gradually.” [25:32]
At start the Muslims suffer with different problems so at start the Quranic verses was revealed to address these problems of Muslim community and the primary aim to develop the culture and society and give people the teachings of Islam. Islam is basically introducing the system of merit and completely opposes the violation of rights of others. The Surah’s of Holy Quran are not compiled in a same sequence in which they are revealed. They are compiled according to the specific criteria of their importance on different events.
Holy Book of Quran is the precious divine knowledge which clears the each and every aspect of life and revealed all secrets of a successful life. Recitation of the verses of Holy Quran is very beneficial and contains the countless rewards. Every one should get this divine Knowledge and spread it to others to get the blessings of Allah Almighty

Wednesday, 2 December 2015

Al-‘Mutakabir- Lord Almighty, the Greatest and Master of All

Ninety-nine names of Almighty Lord are the reflection of His countless abilities and these all names comes from divine source. In Holy Quran all attributes of Almighty Lord are defined quite clearly on different occasions. These names are called asma-ul-husna which means the most beautiful names. These names hides a lot of wisdom in them and a person who recites all these names regularly and learns them by heart God will open the door of paradise for Him and revealed many secrets in front of Him. Every name of Almighty Lord convey different lesson and have different meanings. Some names of Almighty Lord relates to His mercy while some names are the warning for the people to belief in oneness of Holy God. Al- Mutakabir is the name of Almighty Lord which means that He is the greater then all.
Al-Mutakabir [The Greatest]:
It is the absolute truth that Allah Almighty is the master of all and the creator of the Whole universe. He is the greater then all and no one can reach up to His glory.
Verily, for the Righteous are gardens of Delight, in the Presence of their Lord. Shall We then treat the people of Faith like the people of Sin? What is the matter with you? How judge you?" (68:34-36)
In the divine Book this name of Allah used many times which is a prove that Allah got the ultimate power and authority and everyone is answerable in front of Him on the Day of Judgment. This attribute of Lord makes the belief of the reciter stronger that no one has the authority other than Allah and he spent His life according to the instructions of Almighty Lord. 
"HE is God the one the most unique, God the immanently indispensable. He has begotten no one, and is begotten of none. There is no one comparable to Him."[Surah Ikhlas]
Verses of this Surah are the witnesses of the greatness of Almighty Lord that’s why recitation of this surah is of great importance. Person who recites that specific Surah 100 times a day all past sins of His twenty-five years will forgive.
This name has number of benefits for the reciters and a person who recites this name frequently God will bless him with respect and authority in this world. Recitation of these beautiful names is the Islamic duty of each and every Muslim and everyone should learn these names with meaning to get the countless reward