Al-Awda ila al-Quran limadha wa kayfa

Al-Awda ila al-Quran limadha wa kayfa (Returning to the Quran: Why and How?) is a book by Egyptian author Magdi al-Hilali that examines the necessity of reviving the Muslim community's relationship with the Quran and outlines practical methods for engaging with scripture through contemplation (tadabbur) and spiritual transformation Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima…+1.

Composition and Publication

The work was published in its first edition in 2003 by Dar al-Tawzi wa al-Nashr al-Islamiyya Mawsuat al-Akhlaq wa al-Z…. It forms part of a broader series of writings by al-Hilali devoted to Quranic education, spiritual revival, and the mechanisms of personal and collective reform through scripture Tahqiq al-Wisal bayn al-Q…+1.

Structure and Content

The author organized the book into eight thematic chapters Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima…:

• Chapter One: Discusses the ultimate objective behind the revelation of the Quran (al-Hadaf al-asmar min nuzul al-Quran) Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima….
• Chapter Two: Reviews the facets and dimensions of Quranic guidance (Jawanib al-hidaya al-quraniyya) Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima….
• Chapter Three: Addresses inquiries regarding the mechanism of transformation effected by the Quran (Kayfiyyat al-taghyir al-qurani) Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima….
• Chapter Four: Titled "The Quran Between the Early and Later Generations" (al-Quran bayn al-awwalin wa-l-akhirin), presenting exemplary models nurtured by the Quran among early generations while reviewing the historical development of neglecting or abandoning the Quran (hajr al-Quran) up to modern times Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima….
• Chapter Five: Titled "Our Need for the Quran" (Hajatuna ila al-Quran), articulating the individual and communal necessity of returning to scripture Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima….
• Chapter Six: Titled "Obstacles on the Path of Return" (Uqabat fi tariq al-awda), analyzing primary impediments, including purely superficial concern with the text, apprehension regarding tadabbur, misunderstandings concerning the nature of contemplation, the perceived requirement to complete recitations within fixed periods, ailments of the heart, and misconceptions regarding being occupied with the Quran Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima…+1.
• Chapter Seven: Titled "How Do We Return to the Quran?" (Kayfa na'ud ila al-Quran?), laying out practical steps and preparatory factors for engaging with scripture, such as supplication and entreaty to God (al-du'a wa-l-tadarru'), placing the Quran at the top of one's priorities, and proper articulation and recitation (tartil) Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima…+1.
• Chapter Eight: Titled "Aids Along the Way" (Mu'inat ala al-tariq), offering practical guidelines to sustain engagement with the text Al-Awda ila al-Quran lima….