Importance of the Quran and the Quran and Scientific Discoveries

The Quran holds a significant value to Muslims. A Muslim child starts recitation of the Quran at a much younger age starting from 3-4 years old, similar to starting kindergarten or Montessori. The importance of the Quran is taught to the child from the beginning as it is present in every Muslim household. Children grow up seeing their parents, grandparents, or elders of the family handling the Quran with utmost respect and care. Often, elders narrate the incidents present in the Quran to their children to engage them in Quranic education from the start. However, Muslims and many non-Muslims have great respect for Quran as a guide to life or for spiritual healing. In this article, you will find out the meaning and importance of the Quran for everyone and the importance of Hadith.

Meaning of Quran

It would not surprise that Quran is an Arabic word, as it was revealed on Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). The last messenger of Allah (God), in the Arabic language. The word Quran comes from the word ‘Qaraa,’ which means ‘to read.’ Using this point, many Islamic Scholars highlight the importance of education in Islams because even the name of the Holy Book means to read. It is also important to note that the first revelation on Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was a command from Allah. It was a verse of the Quran starting with the word ‘Iqra,’ which means ‘to read.’

Quran is considered the word of Allah for humanity that reached Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) directly through the angel Gabriel’s angel of revelation. This way, every verse of the Quran is the word of Allah and no one else.

Importance of the Quran

The Quran has a significant place in a Muslim household and their hearts.

Daily Recitation of the Quran

Verses or Surah’s of the Quran are an essential part of Muslim prayer. Other than prayers, many Muslims recite parts of the Quran daily to refresh their spirits and iman (belief). It is a routine for Muslims worldwide to recite Quran either in the original text (Arabic) or translated text. Moreover, Muslims recite the Quran at every important occasion or event such as funerals, pray for success, get rid of life difficulties, etc. This way Quran holds high importance in the lives of Muslims.

Guideline of Life

The Quran is not only a book that is spiritual in nature but is a complete code for life. Quran holds solutions for every problem or domain of life. Many of these solutions are directly present in the Quran. At the same time, many of them are hidden as a metaphor. Or messages in the stories narrated in the Quran. However, everyone cannot decipher these stories and metaphors, so scholars spend their lives understanding the Quran. They write summaries of every verse of the Quran’s detailed meaning that makes it easy for common people to understand.

Quran for Mental Health Issues

There is evidence in many research pieces that reveal that listening to the Quran helps meditation and calms down the nerves. Which in turn is attributed to reducing mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Thus, many scholars advise people to make reciting and listening to the Quran a part of their lives and seek professional help for mental disorders.

The Quran and Scientific Discoveries

There are many scientific discoveries that we have made today that are present in the Quran. For example:

• The reproduction of a baby from an embryo is mentioned in the Surah Ghafir.
• There are many references to the solar system’s different aspects like stars, planets, reflection, and light generation in planets, constellations, and equilibrium in the universe.
• Mention of Big Bang Theory in Surah Al-Anbya and explain the expansion of the universe in Surah Adh-Dhariyat.
• Many verses of the Quran mention the end of the universe that modern astrology explains today.

Importance of Hadith

Other than the Quran, Muslims turn to Hadith for guidance in religious and worldly matters. Hadith is Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on matters regarding religious, social, political, economic, and spiritual matters. Moreover, Sunnah means the actions of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) during his life span. Hazrat Muhammad’s (PBUH) ‘s words and actions are important for Muslims to follow, not only Muslims but also all humanity. It is important to note that the Quran has verified the importance of Hadith by saying that.

(Muhammad) does not speak from his desires; indeed, what he says is a revelation. (An-Najm 53:3-4)

It is mentioned in Quran many times to follow Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) as his life is the role model for everyone. Under this light, the role of Hadith and Sunnah is significant in the lives of Muslims. No one can deny the importance of Hadith, just like the importance of the Quran. The Quran commands Muslims to offer prayers and perform rituals; Sunnah and Hadith teach us these rituals’ methods. Muslims have learned how to perform prayers, ablution (wuzu), and other worship or non-worship rituals. Every action of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), in a variety of situations, is worth following. His services for humanity and moral ideals are exemplary for Muslims and everyone till the end.

Hazrat Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings show humanity to take care of animals, humans, and even nature. There are many examples where he commanded Muslim warriors to not harm trees, worship places, ladies, and children during wars. There is a lesson for every military of countries to follow these protocols. Moreover, these protocols are followed by many human rights organizations. Made a part of international law for every country to maintain peace and dignity even during situations like a war. His behavior with children, widows, the elderly, and weaker people in the society is exemplary. His sympathy and kind behavior towards animals is also role model for many animal right activists working on the international level.

Today in a world where people speak of equality of rights for everyone, there is a lesson in Hadith and the Quran. Many years ago, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) asked humanity not to differentiate among people and groups based on race, caste, color, creed, etc. Whereas moving forward to today’s world. Many people have let go of the teachings of the Quran and Hadith from their lives; there is chaos. We can see the oppression, brutality, and injustice in the world.

Conclusion

The teachings of the Quran and Hadith in social, economic, political, religious, humanitarian, and spiritual aspects of lives leave a great impact. They show the importance of the Quran and Hadith in the collective and individual lives of humans. For more understanding, people should try to read and understand the Quran and its meaning regardless of their religion because it is a great guide to spending one’s life in the world.