Purpose: To reflect/ponder over the Quran and to develop appreciation for the words of Allah
Introduction: The Quran is miraculous in nature. But how much of the Quran is miraculous? It is Quran in entirety? A Surah in entirety? or can it be just an Ayāh? The strongest opinion is that even a part of an Ayāh, as long as it can be identified as Quran, can be miraculous ("Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran" Page: 288)! So any verse, any combination of verses, any combination of Surahs, even part of a verse, can make a miracle! The Quran has 6,236 Ayāt, which makes the possibilities endless!
Allah asked us to reflect upon the Quran in several places in the Quran.
[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded. (Surah Sād 38:29)
But most of the time, we just "read" the Quran without giving it much thought. Its time now to build a habit of reflecting on what you recite/read. Inshallah with about 15 people in the class sharing their personal reflections on the Quran, we will learn to appreciate the Quran better.
Assignment: You must come develop a 4-6 minute Khatirah (talk about your thoughts) on YOUR reflections on the Quran. Your talk can include your reflections on a Surah, an Ayāh, a group of Aayāt, or the cohesiveness of the Quran. It must have to do something with the linguistic miracle fo the Quran. The possibilities are endless as I mentioned in the introduction.
Rules:
1. No cheating. It is YOUR OWN reflection on the Quran. Not Ustaz Nouman Ali Khan or someone else's.
2. It must be a linguistic/rhetoric point. Not a prophesy or scientific point mentioned in the Quran.
3. The time 4-6 minute is not set in stone. If you can convey a profound point in less/more time, its ok.
4. You MUST do it. I need to be fair to everyone. There are no exceptions.
How to: Simple! Read the Quran. But not just read, but think about what you are reading. If you dont find anything miraculous, read more! At least you will get 10 Hasanaat for each letter! Trust me, its EASY! There are TONS of miracles! For ideas, listen to Ustaz Nouman Ali Khan's Bayyinah podcasts/lectures.
Due: In the last (third) Live class on July 20. The class happens to be on Ijaaz of the Quran. Ties in really well! We will dedicate a time for individual presentations.
Compensation:
1. LOTS of Hasanaat! 10 for every letter recited!
2. Development of a skill to ponder over the Quran
3. Strengten your relationship with the Quran
4. The best and most profound reflection will receive a special tangible prize from me!
Read and reflect upon the Quran!
