bit more info on the Qur'an

Given the importance attached to this night, Muslims are expected to exert themselves in worship in it. It is a time for especially fervent and devoted prayer, and the rewards and blessings associated with such are manifold. Muslims are told in the Qur'an that praying throughout this one night is better than a thousand months of prayer. No one knows exactly which night it is; it is one of God's mysteries. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) instructed Muslims to search for this Night of Power during the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan without specifying any day. However, due to the sayings of some of his companions, many scholars believe it to be on the 27th day. During this night it is highly meritorious to spend as much time as possible in prayer, seeking forgiveness and supplicating to God Almighty

Another traditional link between the Qur'an and Ramadan is that it is highly meritorious to complete reciting the Qur'an in the holy month of Ramadan. The word 'Qur'an' in Arabic comes from the root word 'qa ra a' which means to recite. Hence it literally means 'recitation' or 'proclamation'. It is believed that it was recited to the Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him) by the Archangel Gabriel (Jibreel, alayhi salaam) over a period of twenty three years. Muslims are encouraged to read the Qur'an regularly and more so in the holy month of Ramadan. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to recite the whole Qur'an to the Archangel Gabriel (Jibreel, alayhi salaam) once every Ramadan and twice in the year in which He died. Muslim scholars over the centuries have been known to leave other optional acts of worship in order to focus on reciting the Qur'an in the blessed month of Ramadan. Hence many Muslims emulate this practice by completing the recitation of the whole Qur'an at least once in the month of Ramadan - especially during the night (taraweeh) prayers.

Posted By: ingi on August 7th 2006 at 14:09:06

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Ramadan is approaching, i wonder if Safir will be taking part again (NCFC) - ingi, Aug 7, 13:48:00
- Safri's body could handle it.... (NCFC) - vstevenson, Aug 7, 14:46:26
  - Not allowed to drink during day either (n/m) (NCFC) - Brom, Aug 7, 15:04:27
    - indeed, including water, checked that the other day (NCFC) - Brandonio, Aug 7, 15:08:30
      - Im sure he is used to it (NCFC) - conker, Aug 7, 15:17:04
      - It doesnt matter if he doesnt play (NCFC) - DiscoDaleGordon, Aug 7, 15:13:33
- Its Worthy who puts him out (NCFC) - Mushy Pea, Aug 7, 14:11:32
  - if u eat at say 6-7am and a games at 3pm or 7-45pm (NCFC) - otbc2006, Aug 7, 14:14:59
    - not even pasta? (NCFC) - pants, Aug 7, 14:19:08
    - correct n.m (n/m) (NCFC) - ingi, Aug 7, 14:16:55
- Why would it put him out of action? (n/m) (NCFC) - conker, Aug 7, 14:02:45
  - Night of power..................... (NCFC) - ingi, Aug 7, 14:11:33
- Didn't he announce his retirement from Ramadan after the last tournament? (NCFC) - Ben, Aug 7, 13:50:10
  - lol (n/m) (NCFC) - Duck, Aug 7, 13:51:16
- you wonder if he will be taking part again do you? (NCFC) - Brandonio, Aug 7, 13:49:58
  - info on ramadan (NCFC) - ingi, Aug 7, 14:01:42
    - wow, i'm impressed (NCFC) - Dave in France, Aug 7, 14:24:27
      - i find this particular religion facinating (NCFC) - ingi, Aug 7, 14:45:14
        
        particularly useful (NCFC) - Dave in France, Aug 7, 14:49:28
        
        I was going to congratulate him on his use of "meritorious" ... (NCFC) - Arizona Bay, Aug 7, 15:02:21
    - It's not something you do one year and not the other though... (NCFC) - Brandonio, Aug 7, 14:06:25
      - If you practise every year, will you ever be able to do it properly & not need to practise (n/m) (NCFC) - conker, Aug 7, 14:08:01
    - C.A.P massive! (n/m) (NCFC) - conker, Aug 7, 14:05:28
  - bit sad if it is but glad to be of assistance (NCFC) - ingi, Aug 7, 13:53:06
    - Of course he fucking he is, it's a stupid question... (NCFC) - Brandonio, Aug 7, 13:57:10
      - some friends stay confined for the last 10 days to read "The Night of Power" (NCFC) - ingi, Aug 7, 14:06:56
        
        bit more info on the Qur'an (NCFC) - ingi, Aug 7, 14:09:06

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