The Right of the Noble Quran upon the Ummah

From this verse, we learn that one of the rights of the Noble Quran upon the Ummah is that they should follow this blessed Book and refrain from disobeying its commandments. Sadly, the condition of Muslims today, in terms of acting upon the Noble Quran, is extremely distressing. Instead of reciting it daily, many have reduced it to an ornament placed in covers in their homes, or kept in shops merely for business-related blessings. Even those who recite it often do not recite correctly, nor do they make an effort to understand what their Lord has said for them in this Book.

History bears witness that as long as Muslims held firmly to this sacred Book and strictly followed its principles, laws, and commands, their dignity echoed across the world, and the hearts of others trembled at the mention of Muslims. However, since Muslims abandoned acting upon the commands of the Noble Quran, they have been disgraced and humiliated throughout the world.

(Sirat-ul-Jinan, 3/247)

Dear Islamic brothers! The importance of the Noble Quran can also be understood from the fact that this sacred Book calls us towards everything that is beneficial for us and instructs us to stay away from everything that is harmful. That is why it has been described as mercy, advice, healing, and guidance. Almighty states in Surah Yunus, verse 57 (Part 11):

یٰۤاَیُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَآءَتْكُمْ مَّوْعِظَةٌ مِّنْ رَّبِّكُمْ وَ شِفَآءٌ لِّمَا فِی الصُّدُوْرِۙ۬-وَ هُدًى وَّ رَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِیْنَ(۵۷)

Translation (Kanz-ul-Irfan): “O people! Indeed there has come to you sincere advice from your Lord and a cure for what is in the chests; and guidance, and mercy for the believers.”

Under this noble verse, Tafsir Sirat-ul-Jinan mentions that three great benefits of the Noble Quran have been described here:

1. The first benefit, Advice (Maw‘izah): Maw‘izah refers to that which calls a person towards goodness and saves him from danger.