15. Apply the Quran to Your Daily Life (Juz 25)
Chapter Fussilat until Al-Jathiya (known as the “Ha wa Meem” because they all begin with the letters Ha and Meem), show how Allah’s message was passed from the nation of Israel all the way to the followers of the Prophet Muhammad.
With the Quran we have something that is both ancient and ahead of its time, just as relevant today as it was when it was first revealed and it will forever stand the test of time.
Action Point:
Learn how to apply the verses of the Quran to your daily life. Daily pick a random verse, read the translation and see how you can apply it. Check www.dailylifeknowledge.co.uk for ayah action points from the entire Quran.
16. Strive For Ihsan (Excellence) and Balance (Juz 26, 27)
Chapter Al-Ahqaf until Adh-Dhariyat show us the life-giving power of worshiping what is real. Human beings like to think we are at the centre of the universe, rather than recognizing Allah is the centre of our world.
Chapter Adh-Dhariyat until Al-Hadid show us that on our life’s journey we are presented with different paths to choose and how our desires and whispers of Satan might deceive us. It shows us how sometimes you’re asked to follow a middle road, for example between wealth and simplicity and being able to relax as a believer in permissible ways.
Action Point:
Ask Allah to help force your desires to the background so you can feel the joy of not following your ego and so you can achieve your potential by worshiping Him to the best of your ability.
Action Point:
Ask Allah daily to help you make balanced decisions.
17. Be a Good Member of the Ummah. (Juz 28, 29)
Many of us don’t ‘feel’ part of the Ummah nor realize the importance of a good community. Chapter Al-Mujadilah until At-Tahrim show us the importance of a good ummah and gives guidelines on how to build one.
Chapter Al Mulk until Al Mursalat just like the 24th Juz, show us the urgency of dawah; expanding the numbers of the Ummah by quoting the Quran and Hadith, exhibiting excellent manners, and warning of punishment for those who don’t believe.
Action Point:
Study the guidelines of Allah to build the Ummah, such as avoiding friendships with hypocrites and other enemies of Allah, being fair and trustworthy in marriage etc and ask Allah to help you benefit the Muslim Ummah.
Action Point:
Think about the non-believers in the world around us and supplicate for their guidance.
18. Bring Yourself to Account (Juz 30)
This beautiful, comprehensive Juz concludes the Quran and the methodology of your responsibility on earth. It urges you to believe in the greatness of Allah and His abilities, reminding you that you will meet Him and return to Him on the Day of Judgment, and to remember Him and thank Him.
Chapter Al-’Asr, described by Imam Ash Shaafi’i:
“If nothing of the Qur’an was revealed except this surah, it would have sufficed the whole of humanity,” covers all the features of Islam!
Action Point:
Beg Allah to help you fulfil your responsibilities on earth and give you the Highest Paradise.
Action Point:
Study chapter Al ‘Asr, ask Allah to help you use your time in the best way and revive a sunnah daily by reciting it each time you leave a company!
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