7 keys to understanding the Qur'an

1. It is necessary to understand the magnificent nature of the Holy Quran. Quran - Allah's gift to the people.You must constantly remind yourself about what the grace of Allah upon us and be thankful to Him for it.
2. The greatness of the One who speaks to us.Remember who is speaking to you through the Quran. The reader of the Koran should be aware of the fact that this book - it Allah Most High. Read the Koran - not one and the same, what to read any book.Remember that you are reading the words of Allah.
3. Be careful on the Quran. This phrase can be understood as "O Yahya, holding the book" as follows: refers to the words of this book, sincerely and seriously.
4. Meditate on the verses of the Quran. Read the Koran in accordance with the Sunnah, observing the necessary pause, clear voice and in a relaxed manner. Tajwid promotes internal reflection. In the hadeeth of Ibn Majah Nasa'i narrated that during the night the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) kept repeating one verse: "If You punish them, then indeed they are - Your slaves. If you forgive them, then surely Thou - Mighty, the Wise "(5: 118).
5. Try to understand the meaning of the verses: 1) linguistic meaning: Learn the translation of verses, if you do not speak Arabic yaskom; 2) a deeper meaning can be found in the tafsir 3) your thoughts can help you understand the verses read. The study of aqidah contributes to a better understanding of the verses about the power of God and predestination. Do not interpret the predestination of Allah alone. Ask for explanations of tafseer.
6. Remove all obstacles on the way to understanding the Quran. Imam Ghazali believes that there are four obstacles that prevent read the Quran properly:

• Too much attention to the fact, as you read the Koran aloud (this is one of the traps of Satan to alienate you from thinking about the meaning). Look for a balance between how you are reading and comprehension of the meaning of what you read.
• Overlaying their own ideas and views on the Koran prescriptions. For example, followers of feminism, socialism, or other exercises can read the Quran and take him through the prism of teaching that they "confess". Thus, they limit themselves and do not receive all the blessings of the Koran. Take the teachings of the Quran itself with an open heart and an open view of the world.
• Visible and invisible sins. Sin creates a darkness in his heart and dims the mirror of the heart so that the heart can not display the light of our Lord's teachings. How to clean your heart? A sincere and permanent repentance and removal of sins cleanses the heart. Try to do this and strive to purify their hearts as long as you do not leave these sins.Purification of heart and approach to God - this is the work.
• Commentary - the interpretation of the Koran. You should also reflect on the Quran itself and used sacred book in his life.

• First level: reading the Koran, a person believes that he is reading it to God as if he was standing in front of Allah and Allah listened to him read. This is an internal state during the prayer.
• The average man rushes to God and see that God gives us His grace. He gives us His grace through the Quran. Man at this level bashful and humble. He rushes to God in every way. This level is accompanied by a sense of great joy, gratitude and happiness.
• Highest level: the man rushes to the knowledge of God and His attributes.

7. Read the Quran with the understanding that there is no power and strength, no one except Allah.

Category: Al-Quran