Have you ever felt that the month of Ramadan has a different vibe? The atmosphere is calmer, the heart becomes more peaceful, and there is a sense of urgency to be more diligent in worship. One of the reasons why this month is so special is because this is where the Quran was first revealed. But, do we really understand why the Quran is so important, especially in the month of Ramadan? Let’s discuss it further!
Life Without Guidance? You Might Get Lost!
Imagine you are going to a place you have never been to before, but you don’t bring a map or directions. You might get lost, enter a dead end, or even break the rules without realizing it, passing through roads that are actually not allowed and end up getting a ticket from the police. Well, do you feel that life is like that too. Without clear guidance, you will definitely be confused, take the wrong steps, and not a few will even end up giving up. In fact, if the mission fails, the accountability will be difficult later.
But don’t worry, it turns out that we are not the only ones who will be confused if we don’t have guidance. Even the prophets would have been confused. Therefore, since the time of Prophet Adam AS, Allah ﷻ has told us that we need guidance to live in the world. When Prophet Adam AS and Eve were sent down to earth, Allah ﷻ said:
قُلْنَا ٱهْبِطُوا۟ مِنْهَا جَمِيعًا ۖ فَإِمَّا يَأْتِيَنَّكُم مِّنِّى هُدًى فَمَن تَبِعَ هُدَاىَ فَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ
“Kami berfirman: ‘Turunlah kamu semua dari surga! Kemudian jika benar-benar datang petunjuk-Ku kepadamu, maka barang siapa yang mengikuti petunjuk-Ku, niscaya tidak ada kekhawatiran atas mereka dan tidak (pula) mereka bersedih hati.'” (QS. Al-Baqarah: 38)
So, Allah ﷻ didn’t just leave us like that. The solution? The Quran! And the cool thing is, the Quran didn’t come down alone. Allah ﷻ also sent the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to explain the contents of the Quran and give examples of how to apply it in life.
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The Quran in the Month of Ramadan: The Best Time to Get Closer
The Quran is a guide, but how do we understand and implement it? Well, this is where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ plays an important role. He is not only a messenger of revelation, but also a real example of how to live according to the Quran. Allah ﷻ says:
هُوَ ٱلَّذِى بَعَثَ فِى ٱلْأُمِّيِّۦنَ رَسُولًا مِّنْهُمْ يَتْلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَٱلْحِكْمَةَ وَإِن كَانُوا۟ مِن قَبْلُ لَفِى ضَلَٰلٍ مُّبِينٍ
“It is He who sent to the illiterate a Messenger from among them, reciting to them His verses and purifying them and teaching them the Book and Wisdom, although before that they were in manifest error.” (QS. Al-Jumu’ah: 2)
So, if we really want to understand the Qur’an, it is not enough to just read it, but we also need to understand all the information from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ through his sunnah which until today has come to us through the narrations of trusted people. In addition, of course, knowledge is also needed to draw on all sources of information so that it can become a clear law.
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Why is the Quran in the Month of Ramadan Special?
The Quran in the month of Ramadan is very special, even Allah ﷻ says in the Quran that shows the connection between the Quran and Ramadan:
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَٰتٍ مِّنَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ وَٱلْفُرْقَانِ
“The month of Ramadan is (the month) in which the Qur’an was revealed as a guidance for mankind and clear explanations of the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong).” (QS. Al-Baqarah: 185)
This means that the month of Ramadan is not just a month to endure hunger and thirst, but also a golden opportunity to become more familiar with the Qur’an. In fact, the Qur’an was first revealed on the night of Lailatul Qadar, a night better than a thousand months. So it would be a shame if we didn’t take advantage of this moment, right?
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Conclusion
The Qur’an in the month of Ramadan is a guide to life that Allah ﷻ has revealed so that we do not go astray. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ is a real example of how to do it. Allah ﷻ revealed both so that we have clear guidelines. Well, the month of Ramadan is the best time for us to get closer to the Qur’an, not only to get rewards, but also to understand the true guidance of life.
So, let’s take advantage of this Ramadan to get closer to the Qur’an! Start by reading, understanding, and practicing it. Don’t let Ramadan pass without us getting maximum benefits from our holy book.
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Reference:
Al-Qur’an Al karim. Accessed from tafsirweb.com