The importance of reading and learning the Quran can be identified from the following verses:
“And how will you disbelieve (now) while you are (fortunate) ones to whom the Verses of Allah are recited, and the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) is (himself) present among you? And whoever holds fast to (the Embrace of) Allah is most surely guided to the straight path.”
(Sura Al-Imran 3, verse # 101)
The Quran is the treasure of knowledge and wisdom, and there are many rewards for reading Quran as our beloved last prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAWW said:
“Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter.”
[Hadith | At- Tirmidhi]
It is a true blessing of Allah upon us that every word of the Quran that we read gives us virtues. Different ways of getting Quran knowledge include the traditional way of acquiring knowledge from any Islamic center or mosque. These days, online learning of the Quran is the most familiar among Muslims throughout the world because of its practicality and easiness. Now, you can learn Quran online by just connecting your smartphone with the internet and taking admission in any online Quran learning course.
If we talk about the importance of learning the Quran according to the Quran and Ahadith, then the following points will explain this topic easily:
It is the way of success and the right path:
Being a person, we want to be on the right path and achieve success in all life affairs. Being a Muslim, we need to obey Allah SWT in all the matters which will give us true success, and we will be on the right path as Allah SWT said:
"This is the Book (The Quran) about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah."
[Holy Quran | 2:2]
Quran reveals the meanings of life and spreads knowledge:
Quran is the book that teaches different things which are essential to living a happy, peaceful, and successful life. After reading and understanding the Holy Book, every believer becomes acquainted with the five principles of Islam that are considered "the pillars of Islam".
There are many virtues for the person who studied and taught Islam as our beloved prophet said:
“The Best amongst you is (he) who learns and teaches the Holy Quran.”
(Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 4, Hadith # 4739)
This hadith describes the importance of learning the holy book and spreading the teachings of Islam in society. So being a Muslim, it is our responsibility to share the true knowledge with others.
Quran learning gives relief to the soul and purifies the heart:
When we start reading Quran and follow the commands given by Allah SWT, then our hearts starts purifying from different sins. We feel our self relax from any kind of pressure, as mentioned in the Quran:
He has succeeded who purifies it (The Soul), and he has failed who instils it [with corruption].
[Holy Quran | 91:9-10]
So this learning will not only purify you but will also help you to spend a better life by giving you a purpose in life.
Big rewards for the person who memorizes Quran:
In the Holy Book, Allah SWT has promised higher rewards for the person who learns, memorizes, and acts according to Quran. Every Muslim believes that this life is temporary and there is eternal life which will come after death, and believers will be awarded Paradise as Quran says:
A description of Paradise, which is promised to the righteous, wherein are rivers of water unaltered, rivers of milk the taste of which never changes, rivers of wine delicious to those who drink, and rivers of purified honey, in which they will have from all [kinds of] fruits and forgiveness from their Lord, like [that of] those who abide eternally in the Fire and are given to drink scalding water that will sever their intestines.
[Holy Quran | 47:15]
Conclusion:
The only way to get success in this life and the eternal life that will come after this temporary life is by following the instructions of the Quran. This Holy Book is the only key for getting a better reward in this life and hereafter.
