traduza o texto perfeitamente para o português THE QUALITIES OF THE RECITERS OF THE QURAN
The phrase Haamilan e Quran (Bearers of the Quran) has several
meanings:
First, one should properly learn the words in the Quran.
Secondly: he should learn the correct meaning of the contents of the
Book. Such a person will have a status higher than the first.
Thirdly: One should practice the Quranic precepts. Therefore, the true
bearer of the Quran is one who understands the words, their meanings
and practitioner of the Quranic Precepts.
The Prophet of Islam (a.s) has said that the Holy Quran is the table laid
with the Bounties of Allah.as there will be various types of victuals on
the table of a generous person.
There are some people who draw benefit from the words of the Quran.
There are other who benefit from the meanings of the Quran. The people
who supply the ink for writing or printing the Book or those who supply
the paper too derive benefit from the Holy work. In a nutshell, everyone
associated with the publication, translation, commentary, and distribution of the Book gets his share of reward for the work.
To put it briefly, people of all fields such as scholars, jurists, mathematicians, poets, scholars etc derive benefit from the Quran’s unfathomable store of knowledge. Those who possess total control over the contents of the Quran are the Prophet and his Infallible Descendents (a.s).
Therefore the very word ‘Quran’ is associated with them. Hazrat Ali (a.s)
has observed, “I am the Speaking Quran (Quran e Natiq)” All the knowledge contained in the Quran is in the possession of the Infallible Imams.
It is said that a third of the Quran has come in the praise of the Infallible
Masoomeen, another third of the Book as criticism of the enemies of the
Ahl al Bayt and the rest contains the commandments about the duties and
precepts for the Believers. Whatever good qualities that are alluded to in
the Quran pertains to the Ahl al Bayt and whatever criticism is there is
about their enemies. From where has the Quran in its present shape
come? First it was with Allah (Ilm e Wajib al Wajood), then it was transcribed to the Lauh (the Tablet), then it was revealed to the Propphet(a.s)
directly or indirectly through the Angel Gibraeel. From the Prophet
(a.s)’s heart it was transferred to the hearts of the Ausia (the Infallible
Descendents) and then it was rendered to paper.
Therefore, the real Quran is one that is etched on the hearts of the Infallible Imams (a.s). When those who show disrespect to the Quran
408printed on paper are rated infidels, then those who showed disrespect to
the Quran e Naatiq will be the worst of infidels.
It is said about the Holy Prophet (a.s) that the Quran is his character
and he is the character of the Quran. In fact the real Quran are those Infallible Personalities who have in them the words, the meanings and the
character of the Quran. Now, for one to understand the opt repeated tradition quoted by Imam Jafar e Sadiq (a.s) that the Quran would come on
the Day of Judgement in the garb of a handsome person and intercede on
behalf of those who recited or studied it. The Imam (a.s) also said that
Salat (the Prayer) has a face and tells about Amr wa Nahi (dos and donts).
<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PERSON> (a.s) has said, “Haj and circumambulation of the
Kaaba is necessary because after these rituals the people should meet us
to learn about the tenets of the Faith”
Imam Mohammed Baqir (a.s) has said: There are three categories of
the reciters of the Holy Quran: 1. Those who recite the Book for worldly
gains, name and fame. 2. Those who recite the Quran but don’t act on it’s
precepts.(Allah will rid the world of these two types of people). 3.Those
who consider the Quran as a cure for the ailments of their hearts. They
remain awake in the nights and light the lamps of spirituality in the
mosques and the homes. They derive benefit from the recitation of the
Book themselves and for the Love of Allah (Qurbatan il Allah) pass the
benefit to others. With the blessings of such persons Allah wards off
calamities in store for people. But there are very few such dedicated reciters of the Book
The Prophet of Islam (a.s) has said: Derive ornamentation from the
Quran for Allah and not to show to the people! One who completes the
recitation of the Quran has acquired the messengership (Paighambari)
between his flanks that has no element of revelation! The reciter of the
Quran should abstain from the company of ignorant persons. He should
stay away from carnal desires and worldly wants. He should be grateful
to Allah that He has made him the reciter of the Quran who becomes eligible for the Riches of the Hereafter!
409THE ETIQUETTE OF RECITING THE HOLY QURAN
Qir-at or recitation of the Quran has one basic requirement, that is, the
Tarteel or the distinct intonation and pronunciation of the words. While
reciting one has to keep in mind the fasl {division) and wasl (joining) of
words and sentences.
Hazrat Ali (a.s) has said that Tarteel is delivering words according to
their Makharij (outlets for sound or intonations). Uttering the words
clearly and slowly and reciting with understanding and uttering the contents correctly is of prime importance. One should not recite the Quran
with such speed that it might become incomprehensible and bore the
listener. Neither the recitation be so slow that it takes long time and puts
the listeners off. “Khair al umoore ausatha” or it is better to follow the
middle path.
The other important aspect of the recitation is the reading with understanding and thought. One should keep his eyes on the meanings of the
Quran. While reciting the verses about Allah’s Blessings, one should seek
Astaghfar (Allah’s Help and Foregiveness).
Imam Raza (a.s) used to recite the Quran with feelings and tears. He
used to cry when reference to the Heaven and Hell came during the
reading of the Book. At these points he used to seek Allah’s Help. When
the Imam (a.s) recited the verse Qul huwallahu ahad, he used to say Kadhalik Allahu Rabbi three times. Similarly after reciting the verse Qul ya ayyuhal kaferoon in the prayer, the Imam used to say Rabbi Allaho Deenalislam
three times. After reciting the verse Wat-teene wazaitune Imam Reza (a.s)
used to say bala wa ana zaalika min al shahedeen. On reciting the verse Ala
uqsimo beyoumilqiyamah the Imam (a.s) said Subhanaka Allahumma Balah.
On reciting Sura e Fateha the Imam (a.s) said Alhamdu lillahe Rab al
Aalemeen. Whenever the Imam (a.s) came across the words ya ayyuhal lazeena aamanu during the recitation of the Quran he would say slowly the
words Labbaek Allahumma labbaek.
Hazrat Ali (a.s) said that whenever one recited In Allaha malaekatahu
yusalloona alan-nabi…. It should be followed by benediction (durood)
whether during the prayers or while at the session of recitation. He said
that after reciting the verse wat-teen one should say Nahnu ala zalika min
al shahedeen.