The Holy Quran is the 4th and Last Sacred Book of Allah SWT that He revealed upon His Last Messenger, Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ in the early 7th century A.D. It not only approves the previous Heavenly Manuscripts of the Almighty and His Prophets but also provides a complete guideline for living a successful life here and in the hereafter. Muslims all over the world recite and understand this Sanctified Scripture as a religious duty and seek assistance from it. The Creator of the world of the worlds says regarding the matter of understanding the Instructions present in Furqan e Hameed:
Although, the plain recital might well lead to obtaining some benefits in terms of Allah`s Remembrance and seeking His forgiveness, but that is only possible when someone has already read or understood some of the essential teachings of Furqan e Hameed before. In the case of new learners, it is only likely to get some advantage out of narration of this Consecrated Paperback when it is done in a language that they can easily understand.
Some of the great benefits of reading the Holy Quran with Translation (Understanding) are as follows:
More Reward For Non-Arabic Natives
If this Revered Volume of Allah SWT was just meant for plain recitation without understanding it, then it would not be possible for the rest of the world to realize its actual connotation. There is a great reward for reading the Holy Quran, especially in the case of Arabic being a foreign language, as it ultimately leads to the attainment of Knowledge of the commandments of the Almighty Lord.
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Masood (R.A) narrates that Rasulullah ﷺsaid:
The above-mentioned Hadith tells about the tremendous amount of returns in the form of blessings of Allah SWT as a result of having difficulty in the Quranic recital. It means that those who do not understand the Arabic language, yet they strive hard to learn about the teachings of Furqan e Hameed, will be considered a bigger effort for sake of pleasing the Gracious God.
In-Depth Reading Leading To More Understanding
It is a common observation in any field of studies that comprehensive analysis of things leads to a better understanding of the complex matters and concepts involved under consideration. Arabic too is a very intricate and hard-to-grasp lingo that calls for translation of the Holy Verses of the Quran into some native language in order to be aware of them properly.
Hazrat Abu Sa’eed Khudri (R.A) narrates that Rasulullah PBUH said:
It means that a person who thoroughly reads Furqan e Hameed so that they could make himself familiar with the Islamic Convictions attains more bounties of Allah SWT as compared to spending that extra time in His Memory. This is so because while doing a detailed study of the Quranic Revelations, one comes to know about its true significance which helps a person to put their life on the right track.
Knowing About Matters Concerning Daily Life
The Holy Quran does not just comprise parables about past nations but also encloses life-transforming instructions and guidelines from the Gracious God.
If Quran is a reminder, then how can one come to know about Warnings and Prompts discussed by Allah SWT if a person does not understand the Arabic language? It increases the significance of translation of the Hallowed Verses so that one can recognize the essential directives and commands of the Almighty Lord.
In short, the Holy Quran is a highly Revered Volume of Allah SWT that requires proper understanding, which is possible when it is interpreted in one`s own language.
