Many Muslims believe that understanding the Qur'an is the duty of scholars...

Many Muslims believe that understanding the Qur'an is the duty of scholars, and they are content to just recite the verses without giving them much thought. The Holy Prophet (S) will complain about such Muslims on the day of Judgement. The Qur'an says he will say: O my Lord! My people took the Qur'an very lightly. By studying and pondering over the verses of the Qur'an, we will not be among the group the Prophet (S) will complain about on the day of Judgement.

Exercises These exercises are to familiarize students with the contents of the Qur'an. This will Inshallah bring an appreciation for the holy Book, and an increased understanding of what God has sent us for guidance. Choose one surah of the holy Qur'an for students to memorize, understand, ponder over, and read commentary of. Surahs could be chosen according to Grade level and available material.

Some good sources of commentary for surahs are: Choose some Qur'anic verses on important topics for students to learn. They could memorize them, understand them, ponder over them, and read or discuss relevant commentary. Some verses which could be included are: Let students make their own schedules for Quranic recital during the holy month. This could include reading of translation and/or commentary. Let the students memorize the hadith on importance of reciting and understanding the Qur'an.

Discuss the following important topics with the students during the holy month: • Revelation and compilation of the Qur'an • Miracles of the Qur'an • The need of guidance for human beings Previous…