The Importance of Islamic Studies for Muslims – Muslim’s Responsibilities

 Importance of Studies  in Islam:

Islam is the religion of peace, and it is one of the most sacred and trustworthy religions, which has given us guidance in every aspect of life. Islam has given us education with knowledge which has no limits. The Holy Quran is the most sacred book of Allah revealed on Prophet Muhammad (SAW), for the upliftment guidance and enriched messages to the humanity.

Islam attaches such great importance to knowledge and education. When the Quran began to be revealed, the first word of its first verse was ‘Iqra’ that is, read.

Islamic Studies is one of the best systems of education, which makes an ethical groomed person with all the qualities, which he/she should have as a human being.

Importance of Holy Qur’an in our Life:

Quran is the Holy book that has been granted to Muslims from ALLAH. It contains the words of ALLAH, which are the teachings of Islam. For this purpose Quran and Islam are highly related to each other. Quran reading and Quran learning is very necessary for the Muslims in order to follow the right path. Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet (PBUH) by ALLAH. The teachings of Quran are the guidelines for the Muslims to lead a blessed life.

Quran reading and Quran learning guides the Muslims to live in peace, respect each other and follow the righteous path. For every Muslim, the importance of Quran cannot be denied. Teachings of Quran guide the Muslims that how to pray and please ALLAH. Islam is based on certain rules and laws and Quran learning can only demonstrate these laws to the Muslims. Quran and Islam are essential for each other. None of the Muslims can lead his life without the Holy book.  As stated by ALLAH “We have revealed to you the book which clarifies every matter.”

Being a Muslim, Quran reading and Quran learning is our foremost duty. The teachings of Quran do let us know the way of living adapted by our Prophet and His companions. The teachings of Quran allow Muslims to understand the goal of their life. For Muslims, the Holy Quran is the book of advice and wisdom. They should perform Quran reading regularly and keep the guidelines in their heart. The guidance should be taken for improving their lives so that they can be called true Muslims.

Allah says in Quran:

Surah Al-Zumr, ayah 9 reveals: “Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know?” Surah Al-Baqarah, ayah 269 reveals: “Allah grants wisdom to whom He pleases and to whom wisdom is granted indeed he receives an overflowing benefit.”

According to Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah, Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (S) said: A single scholar of religion is more formidable against shaytaan than a thousand devout persons.

May Allah increase our Knowledge. Ameen..