The New Nation - Internet Edition

According to the verse of Al-Quran, the importance, significance and superiority of Holy Ramzan lies in the fact that Al-Quran itself was revealed in this month. Razman thus bears a special place in the Islamic calendar.

The Quran says. "So everyone of you who is present (at his house) during that month should spend it in fastingt.."(2:185). Recitation (tilawat) of the Quran is a great virtue. It is more virtuous in this month. There is a Hadith in the Sahih Bukhari that Rasulullah (Sm) used to recite Quran more and more in this month in comparison with other months. He said, '' tt.whoever recites an ayat (verse) from the Quran (in Ramzan) will receive a similar reward as the one who recites the whole Quran in other months."

"He (The Prophet) said. "ttInvoke your Lord in right earnest with hearts that are free of sin and evil, to enable you to fast and to recite His Book (Al Quran)." (Prophet's Sermons : Uyun Akhbar Al-Ridha).

Imam Baqir (R) says "Everything has a spring time and the spring-time of the Quran is the month of Ramzan."

The Quran has oceanic treasures of gems--unique Message for the Muslims and the humanity. It needs to be pondered and discovered. We should recite the verses and should also try to go deep into the treasures of the Quran.

-Abdul Muqit Chowdhury