“Embarking on the Quranic Journey: Answers to Common Questions for Young Learners”
“I recently gained an understanding of the approach towards the Holy Quran and I am attempting to comprehend it. However, there is a peculiar observation that despite having a multitude of resources, the fundamental principles of understanding the Quran are not clear. The step-wise process, the strategy of understanding, and the steps one should take to comprehend it are not evident. Should one rely on interpretations, analyze it through hadiths, or how should the scrutiny be done? Because even when we pick up hadiths, some scholars mention whether it is weak or authentic, or its meaning was specific to a particular time. This creates a perplexing situation in the mind about what to do, how to approach it, and how to understand it in a way that aligns with the fundamental teachings of the Quran.
Here is the answer in the light of Quran and hadith: Full explanation:
To understand the Quran, one needs to have a grasp of the Arabic language, not just its grammar but also a proper understanding of its syntax. However, it’s strange that even with this knowledge, there is uncertainty about how to approach it. Steps should be taken to proceed above the surface of linguistic comprehension to delve into the fundamental teachings of the Quran, but gaining complete knowledge is necessary. When turning to the Quran, attention should be paid to Allah’s immense favor upon oneself. And when Allah’s favor is present, gratitude should also be expressed. It’s an unusual aspect that arises in the mind about what steps one should take to understand it: to read the Quran as one read it initially without philosophical, logical, or scientific inclinations. Science was not present at that time, neither were logic or philosophy; there were no Hadiths or sects. Arabic was their language, so just understanding the correct pronunciation is essential. Then, the text itself should be comprehended. However, in doing so, a strange dilemma arises in one’s mind about what to do, how to approach it, and how to understand it in a way that aligns with the fundamental teachings of the Quran.
This is just the initial stage, the first step towards contemplating the Quran, thinking about it, and pondering over it. Further stages will come after this, considering the laws that exist and understanding them. There might be differences in legal matters; words may vary, but the essence remains the same. Detailed information can create a sense of confusion; however, one should not be worried about these things. Supreme Court, High Court, Bench, all are under the same law. A decision is the same, laws are the same; the only difference is the language. On this occasion, new evidence does not come, so no additional testimony is presented. So, there is no need to worry about these things now. What steps should be taken now, how should the beginning be, and how to comprehend it; these are the issues that need to be addressed now. Begin with the Quran, read it like a layman without any philosophical or logical inclinations, as it was initially read. This means that no sects were formed yet, and their language was Arabic. Therefore, understanding the correct pronunciation is essential, and then the text should be understood. However, when approaching it in this manner, a strange dilemma arises in one’s mind about what to do, how to approach it, and how to understand it in a way that aligns with the fundamental teachings of the Quran.
My point is that all these things are additional. While reading, the same law applies, and the essence remains the same. In-depth study might reveal differences, but these are trivial. It’s like a legal case where ten judges are sitting, and they give the same verdict; the only difference is in their wording. The main point is that there is no need to be anxious about these matters now. These are the legal issues that can be resolved later.
Now, the question is how to start. I have told you about the method I adopted, which is better. It is better to read the Quran as you did initially when there were no sects, and Arabic was their language. That approach led to motivation, and the motivation he gained by reading it has made him the founder of a great religion, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). What I am saying is that it is better to understand it in the way he understood it. And the inspiration and motivation he got by reading it made him devote himself entirely to Allah’s religion and ultimately triumphed over it.
Discussing these issues, some might have different opinions. In the end, when someone speaks, the response will vary. It will incorporate their views, and the subjectivity of their subject will be present at that moment. So, there is no need to worry about these things. Now, the point is how to begin, how to start, and how to understand it; these are the issues that need to be addressed now.
Start with the Quran, read it like a layman without any philosophical or logical inclinations, as it was initially read. This means that no sects were formed yet, and their language was Arabic. Therefore, understanding the correct pronunciation is essential, and then the text should be understood. However, when approaching it in this manner, a strange dilemma arises in one’s mind about what to do, how to approach it, and how to understand it in a way that aligns with the fundamental teachings of the Quran.
This is just the initial stage, the first step towards contemplating the Quran, thinking about it, and pondering over it. Further stages will come after this, considering the laws that exist and understanding them. There might be differences in legal matters; words may vary, but essence remains the same. Detailed information can create a sense of confusion; however, one should not be worried about these things. Supreme Court, High Court, Bench, all are under the same law. A decision is the same, laws are the same; the only difference is the language. On this occasion, new evidence does not come, so no additional testimony is presented. So, there is no need to worry about these types things now.
What steps should be taken now, how should the beginning be, and how to comprehend it; these are the issues that need to be addressed now. Begin with the Quran, read it like a layman without any philosophical or logical inclinations, as it was initially read. This means that no sects were formed yet, and their language was Arabic. Therefore, understanding the correct pronunciation is essential, and then the text should be understood. However, when approaching it in this manner, a strange dilemma arises in one’s mind about what to do, how to approach it, and how to understand it in a way that aligns with the fundamental teachings of the Quran.
My point is that all these things are additional. While reading, the same law applies, and the essence remains the same. In-depth study might reveal differences, but these are trivial. It’s like a legal case where ten judges are sitting, and they give the same verdict; the only difference is in their wording. The main point is that there is no need to be anxious about these matters now. These are the legal issues that can be resolved later.