Islam means unquestioned obedience and surrender to the will of Allah. In order to do so, we need to know what Allah requires from us, what are the acts that earn his pleasure and which have been forbidden by him. This knowledge is essential if we want to live a life which is in accordance with his will and which would ensure his approval. Islam is a religion which completely defines the required way of life, in all its aspects and there is absolutely no confusion.
The person reading the Quran for the first time is taken aback by the kind of details it provides pertaining to everyday life
The Quran is the authentic source which gives us this information and one is awed by the depth of information it provides, leaving no questions unanswered. The person reading the Quran for the first time is taken aback by the kind of details it provides pertaining to everyday life, which also emphasizes upon him the importance Allah places on ethics and everyday dealings
There is absolutely no topic which has been left unattended and minor to major issues have been discussed.
Besides covering in depth Islamic history, the predicament of the prophets preceding Islam, the journey of our prophet (PBUH), the Quran provides guidance for every aspect of life, whether it is inheritance, divorce, human rights and much more. There is absolutely no topic which has been left unattended and minor to major issues have been discussed. There are very clear cut instructions about human dealings and great emphasis is laid on business ethics. Ethics play a very significant role in Islam, financial dealings have to be done in an absolutely scrupulous manner and there is no margin for dishonesty
The emphasis on charity is very strong and is repeated so frequently that one is initially surprised and then realizes that the wealth and worldly goods bestowed upon us are not ours but have to be shared with the less fortunate ones. A person’s prevailing financial situation is a test and Allah wants to check our inclination for charity and our compassion, in times of prosperity and also in times of penury.
The Quran consoles us when we are depressed, while going through some unpleasant experience.
At times reading the Quran is also an emotional experience, especially when one comes across things which are particularly relatable and it makes us feel even closer to Allah. The Quran consoles us when we are depressed, while going through some unpleasant experience and at times restrains us from falling prey to sinful temptation, as we are made to realize that pain and temptation are both temporary and our actual reward for leading a pious life awaits us in the next world.
We find many people searching for answers and going in vain to different sources, not realizing that the answer to every question and the resolution to every problem is given in this book, which has been sent to make our lives easier and in accordance with Allah’s will. They remain in a state of confusion and are bewildered by the conflicting information they receive, not realizing that Quran is the only source for saving us from ambiguity and is the guiding light for earning Allah’s approval.
