The Rights of the Qur’an Sharif

Moulana Abdul-Hamid Ishaq (daamat barakaatuhu) also advises every
Muslim to at least endeavour to fulfil the primary rights of the Qur’an.
These rights should be given further importance by the Haafidh or Haafidhah.

They are as follows:

1. IMAAN BIL QUR’AN – To believe every single verse of Qur’an,
especially when it concerns Hijaab, Islamic punishments, inheritance etc.

2. AL HUBB WAL ADHAMAH LIL QUR’AN – To have immense love
and respect for the Qur’an and for those who have memorized the Qur’an.
To honour the Qur’an, by placing nothing on top of it, not stretching one’s
feet to it, by handling it with respect and placing it high up in a respectable
position, etc.

3. TAJWEEDUL QUR’AN – To learn to recite the Qur’an correctly, with
all the laws of Tajweed. If one has forgotten, a few days effort under a
tutor will easily put one back on track.

4. TILAAWATUL QUR’AN – To recite the Qur’an. For reciting, lip
movement is essential. Mere mind reading will not suffice.

5. AMAL BIL QUR’AN – To act upon the injunctions of the Qur’an and
to practice upon its teachings, lest it becomes a proof against us on the Day
of Qiyaamah.

6. TA’LEEMUL QUR’AN – To teach the Qur’an according to one’s
capacity, either personally or by aiding those involved in its teaching.

7. TABLIGHUL QUR’AN – To propagate the Qur’an and its message to
those unaware, Muslim and non-Muslim.