KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Muslims to take advantage of the opportunities available during Ramadan to analyse and interpret the Quran.
Muslims are called upon to read the Quran more during Ramadan, he said, adding that it should not stop at that.
While reading, reciting and memorising the Quran carries abundant rewards, he said, it is also important to take the time to reflect on the words of Allah through “Tadabbur” (understanding the meanings and contemplating relevance to life) of the Quran, which is loaded with moral and universal humanity messages.
“Understanding the message of the Quran should be emphasised more because the Quran lives, speaks and serves as a guide to life and beyond. Ibrah (teachings) that emanate from the word of Allah are not specifically intended for believers; rather, they are a guide for all mankind.
“Every mauduk (title) of the debate, story and history, whether it is about the al-Kahfi youth or Prophet Yusuf AS, is loaded with the spirit of struggle and profound advice. Committing to each verse is like grasping the light of a torch that highlights events and illuminates the way forward,” he said in a Facebook post in conjunction with today’s Nuzul al-Quran celebration.
Anwar said that appreciating the message in the Quran will educate Muslims to be pious, noble, fair and moderate in all matters.
“Even though in the end we only manage to sip a drop of water from the vast ocean of the wisdom of the Quran, Allah SWT never spares His servants and that is enough to pay off an important part of our lives as human beings in this ark of life.
“May our companionship with the Quran become a guiding light and a shield in the afterlife. Happy commemoration of the Nuzul al-Quran,” he said. – March 28, 2024